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Tshwane water reservoirs show gradual recovery 

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has welcomed the signs of recovery in water storage levels at several reservoirs in the City of Tshwane, noting that most areas of Region 1 in the north western part of the city are now receiving water as recovery efforts gain momentum.

Condolences on passing of Leila Shahid

Thursday, February 19, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences on the passing of Palestine’s first female Ambassador and activist Leila Shahid.

Government develops strategy to accelerate industrial projects

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Government has developed a Spatial Industrial Development (SID) Strategy to accelerate the rollout of major catalytic industrial projects which will benefit small businesses and communities across the country’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

Hamilton Ndlovu’s appeal over R158m PPE contract dismissed

Thursday, February 19, 2026

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a high court judgment dismissing controversial businessman Hamilton Ndlovu’s application to reinstate an appeal against the Special Tribunal decision to set aside a R158 million Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) contract.

Government welcomes easing of inflation

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Government has noted the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, which show that headline inflation eased in January.

Government committed to localisation in ITP programme

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy Samantha Graham-Maré has pushed back against misinformation in the public on the role of local players in South Africa’s Independent Transmission Project (ITP) Programme.

Dtic Minister commits to investigating governance issues

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says he remains committed to investigating issues related to governance and malfeasance as they relate to the Film and Television Production Incentive.