Nelson Mandela's legacy should be measured not by the praise he receives today but by whether people are willing to show the same courage and solidarity in confronting today's injustices, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said ahead of Mandela Day.
As South Africans prepare to mark Mandela Day, the country has urged the global scientific community to ensure that research delivers tangible improvements in people's lives, particularly in developing nations facing poverty, unemployment and inequality.
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has reflected on former President Nelson Mandela’s enduring legacy, the importance of solidarity in confronting injustice, and the responsibility of leaders and citizens to build societies rooted in dignity, freedom and equality.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to strengthening South Africa's Special Economic Zones (SEZs), describing them as key drivers of industrialisation, investment and job creation as the country works to grow a more competitive and inclusive economy.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday participate in the Mandela Day Walk and Run 2026 at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Training has defended the governance and administration costs of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), saying the current administration has adopted a leaner and more cost-effective technical support model than previous governance structures.
The South African Police Service (SAPS), in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), has launched a Campus Community Safety Forum at the Northern Cape Urban TVET College, strengthening efforts to improve safety and security at institutions of higher learning.
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala will next Monday hand over two Welisizwe bridges in the Ulundi local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says South Africa's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have attracted a combined R31.7 billion in investment and created 28 821 direct jobs, underscoring their growing role in driving industrialisation, investment and employment.
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has appointed Dr Praveena Sukhraj-Ely as the Acting Director-General of the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD).
