The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will strengthen collaboration between environmental and health experts to better understand and address the impact of air pollution on the health and well-being of South Africans.
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has led an intensive service delivery intervention in Merafong, reaffirming the Gauteng Provincial Government's commitment to improving road infrastructure and enhancing service delivery.
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation has officially launched the country's inaugural National Science Month, marking a new chapter in efforts to strengthen public engagement with science, technology and innovation.
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.
The newly launched Mthontsi Lodge and Conference Centre is set to boost tourism and highlight the historical heritage of the Amathole District Municipality in the Eastern Cape province.
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.
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 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.
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.
Cabinet has approved the publication of the draft Strategic Petroleum Stocks Policy for public comment, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said on Friday.
