South Africa

As the 2026 Women’s Month draws to a close, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) celebrates the spirit of unity, collaboration and collective action among women across South Africa. In this spirit, the DFFE partnered with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure to commemorate Women’s Month under the theme: “Imbokodo: 70 Years of Women’s Power from Resistance to Transformation.”

Southern Africa’s premier airline, Airlink, has assured the public that its formation flyover over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium ahead of the Springboks-All Blacks rugby match was conducted safely.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) says it is investigating reports of sardines washing ashore around Gqeberha, as well as fish floating offshore and within the harbour.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is recovering well after undergoing a minor surgical procedure and remains in contact with his office, the Office of the Deputy President said.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday deliver the keynote address at the Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) 75th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Volkswagen plant in Kariega, Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape.

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has assured runners that the 100th running of the Comrades Marathon will take place on 13 June 2027, with the full support of national and provincial government.

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has expressed concern over the use of alcohol in an advertisement referencing the historic 1956 Women’s March.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has paid R222.7 million to six universities for the Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme, benefiting 2 927 students.

The New Development Bank (NDB) and the South African Government have signed two loan agreements worth a combined US$405 million to support infrastructure projects in Limpopo, North West and Gauteng.

Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel will officiate a high-level Women’s Month event at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg on Monday.