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Intensified control measures to curb Foot and Mouth Disease

Sunday, March 30, 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture has provided an update on the ongoing outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, with intensified control measures being implemented to curb the spread of the virus.

Medium-Term Development Plan 2024–2029 finalised

Sunday, March 30, 2025

The Department of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation has announced that the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) 2024–2029 has been finalised and is now available, providing a strategic framework to guide South Africa’s development priorities over the next five years.

Incubator programme to empower emerging developers

Friday, March 28, 2025

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has hailed the Emerging Developer Incubator and Post-Investment Support Programme, which aims to empower emerging developers.

Window for grant recipients to switch to black cards extended 

Friday, March 28, 2025

The Postbank has announced a two-month extension for beneficiaries using the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold card to switch to the Postbank black card, allowing them to continue accessing their social grants through April and May 2025.

Human Settlements moves to help Eastern Cape storms victims

Friday, March 28, 2025

Human Settlements disaster relief teams from all spheres of government have arrived Amatole District Municipality, in Eastern Cape, to assess damage and give immediate help to communities affected by heavy storms.

SASSA welcomes decision for continued use of gold card

Friday, March 28, 2025

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has welcomed the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decision to allow for the continued use of the SASSA gold card until all the cards have been successfully replaced.