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Government calls for action to reduce air pollution

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts has called on all sectors of society to help reduce air pollution, emphasising that cleaner air requires collective action by government, industry, communities and individual citizens.

Gina leads National Science Month career expo in KZN

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Nomalungelo Gina will lead a career expo in uMkhanyakude District, KwaZulu-Natal, as part of efforts to expand access to science, technology and innovation (ST&I) opportunities for learners and young people in one of the province's rural districts.

Police MINMEC to focus on national policing priorities

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia will chair the second statutory meeting of the Minister and Members of the Executive Council (MINMEC) for Police in White River, Mpumalanga, this weekend.

DIRCO reaffirms commitment to Pan-African solidarity, rule of law after ECOWAS communiqué

Thursday, July 23, 2026

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to Pan-African solidarity, the rule of law and constructive continental dialogue on migration following the final communiqué issued at the 69th Ordinary Session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government.

Small Claims Court limit raised to R30 000

Thursday, July 23, 2026

The monetary jurisdiction of Small Claims Courts across South Africa will increase from R20 000 to R30 000, effective from 1 August 2026, in a move aimed at increasing access to justice.

SADC Industrialisation Week to bring regional leaders, investors to Durban

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Regional policymakers, business leaders, investors and development finance institutions are set to converge in Durban next week for the 9th Annual SADC Industrialisation Week, as Southern Africa seeks to strengthen industrial capacity, attract investment and accelerate economic transformation.