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Home Affairs extends operating hours

Saturday, July 4, 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has announced the extension of its operating hours to accommodate an expected increase demand for services due to the school holidays.

Call to commemorate Mandela Month 

Friday, July 3, 2026

Cabinet is calling on all South Africans to dedicate their time to  help build a better country that works for all.
This as the country commemorates Mandela Month in July.

“South Africa will in July commemorate Mandela Month under the theme ‘It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity'. Cabinet calls on all South Africans to dedicate their time and efforts during Mandela Month and on Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July 2026, to help build a South Africa that works for South Africans,” it said in a statement on Friday.

North West showcases beekeeping potential at National Bee Conference

Friday, July 3, 2026

The 2026 National Bee Conference has positioned the North West Province as an emerging hub for beekeeping and pollination-related investment while highlighting the sector's growing contribution to food security, economic growth and rural development.

Cabinet approves bills for public comment 

Friday, July 3, 2026

Cabinet has approved the publication of the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment (NEMLA) as well as the Electronic Deeds Registration and Recordal Systems Amendment Bills for public comment.

Water demand management recommended over new treatment plants for eThekwini

Friday, July 3, 2026

The uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) has recommended that eThekwini Municipality prioritise reducing water losses and improving the efficiency of its existing water distribution network rather than investing in new package water treatment plants to address ongoing water supply challenges.