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Minister Meth announces R350 million youth employment drive

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced a R350 million commitment towards a government and business partnership aimed at placing 130 000 young people into learning and employment opportunities.

Police launch manhunt after North West crime activist killed

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has directed the North West Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Ryno Naidoo, to ensure maximum resources are deployed to hunt down the killers of Thato Molosankwe.

South Africa to champion climate cooperation at Copenhagen Summit

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

As South Africa prepares to participate in the 2026 Copenhagen Climate Ministerial Summit, government says it will reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism as a key driver of implementation-based cooperation to tackle global environmental and climate challenges.

Minister Ntshavheni to deliver GCIS Budget Vote

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, alongside Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Kenny Morolong, will on Wednesday table the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Budget Vote, which outlines priorities and plans for the 2026/27 financial year.

Minister moves to strengthen ethics, accountability in the public service

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Public Service and Administration Minister Inkosi Buthelezi has used his 2026 Budget Vote speech to outline a reform agenda aimed at building what he described as a “capable, ethical and developmental State” grounded in professionalism, accountability and public trust.

New chapter for flood victims as homes handed over in Cornubia

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Flood victims were overcome with emotion and relief as they received the keys to their new homes at Cornubia, north of Durban, marking a long-awaited step towards stability and dignity after being displaced by the devastating 2022 floods.