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 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.
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.
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition will co-host a public webinar on Block Exemptions for Promotion of Exports with the Competition Commission of South Africa on 31 August 2026.
South Africa’s tourism sector continues its strong growth trajectory, with 991 696 international tourists welcomed in July 2026.
The Vaal River System remains in a strong position as South Africa heads towards the summer rainfall season, but the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is keeping a close eye on the potential effects of El Niño.
A 50-year-old Thai national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport after allegedly attempting to smuggle 50 parrot eggs out of South Africa in a homemade incubator bag.
South African farms and feedlots supplying livestock for red meat exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been given more time to comply with mandatory registration requirements.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Mmapaseka Steve Letsike has called for the social and solidarity economy (SSE) to move beyond the margins of South Africa’s economy and become a key vehicle for creating jobs, expanding ownership and delivering more inclusive economic growth.
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has urged couples in unregistered customary marriages to regularise their unions before the looming 31 August 2026 deadline.
