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Africa urged to turn water investment commitments into delivery

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has called on African leaders and partners to move decisively from pledges to implementation, warning that commitments alone will not deliver the water infrastructure the continent urgently needs.

Authorities probe non-compliant manufacturers in KZN

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Alexandra Abrahams, says relevant enforcement authorities are investigating alleged non-compliant garment manufacturing operations in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.

Water key to Africa’s economic future

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has stressed that Africa cannot realise meaningful economic growth without urgent investment in water infrastructure.

Government welcomes decline in unemployment rate

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The government has welcomed the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the fourth quarter of 2025 results, which indicate an improvement in key labour market indicators.

KZN Premier confirms 288 Amakhosi as Commissioners of Oaths

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with traditional leadership, with 288 Amakhosi being officially designated as Commissioners of Oaths.

Public comment sought on special COVID-19 SRD amendments

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has invited the public and interested parties to comment on the amendments to the regulations relating to the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.

Call for stricter livestock permit controls

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called for tighter regulation of livestock movement permits and the temporary suspension of physical auctions, as the province intensifies efforts to curb the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).