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Morolong to address Unitra Community Radio’s 30th Anniversary

Friday, August 28, 2026

Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Kenny Morolong, will this evening deliver the keynote address at the 30th anniversary celebration of Unitra Community Radio, marking three decades of community broadcasting and its contribution to grassroots democracy.

Applications for WorldSkills to open in September

Friday, August 28, 2026

Applications for the 2027 WorldSkills South Africa (WSZA) National Competition, inviting eligible students to enter for an opportunity to showcase their talent, innovation, skills and creativity in 34 skills areas, will officially open on 1 September 2026.

Political parties, candidates reminded of nomination deadline

Thursday, August 27, 2026

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has reminded political parties and independent candidates intending to contest the 2026 Local Government Elections that the deadline for the submission and completion of candidate nominations is on Friday, 28 August.

Former Nkandla project architect ordered to repay R147.2 million

Thursday, August 27, 2026

The Special Tribunal has ordered former Nkandla project architect and principal agent Minenhle Makhanya to pay the National Treasury R147.27 million over losses incurred during the controversial security upgrades at former President Jacob Zuma’s private residence in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal.

Government condemns killing of Captain Mzayiya

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Government has condemned the killing of Captain Zamani Mzayiya, who was part of the Western Cape Provincial Tactical Response Team and was deployed in Knysna as part of investigations into the murder of councillor and former mayor of Knysna, Aubrey Tsengwa.

Free State urged to honour its past and deliver a better future

Thursday, August 27, 2026

The Free State’s long history of resistance and the remarkable progress made since 1994 took centre stage on Thursday as Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong launched the Milestones of Freedom Campaign in Bloemfontein.

Boom in SA tourism

Thursday, August 27, 2026

South Africa’s tourism sector continues its strong growth trajectory, with 991 696 international tourists welcomed in July 2026.