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Construction companies removed from the cidb register

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has announced the removal of 13 construction companies from the Construction Industry Development Board’s (cidb) National Register of Contractors.

President deploys 510 SANDF members to KwaZulu-Natal

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has deployed 510 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to KwaZulu-Natal to support the South African Police Service (SAPS) in maintaining law and order amid recent violence linked to misinformation about a Constitutional Court judgment on the Refugee Act.

Deadline looms for NSFAS applications

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Students who have not yet applied for National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding for the 2027 academic year have four days left to submit their applications before the closing date on 31 October.

Get your ID today to make your mark on Election Day

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

With the Local Government Elections fast approaching, South Africans, who are eligible to vote and still require identity documents (IDs), are urged to apply for and collect their documents without delay.

SADC countries urged to strengthen employment services

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

South Africa has called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States to strengthen public employment services and ensure that jobseekers are better supported in accessing employment opportunities.

Brigadier Lamprecht's work recognised at Whistleblower Awards

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has extended congratulations to Brigadier Adriaan Jacobus “Attie” Lamprecht, who received the prestigious Whistleblower Sherpa Support Award at Public Interest South Africa’s 2026 Whistleblower Awards.

President Ramaphosa receives panel report probing naval exercise

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a report from a panel tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Chinese-led naval exercise, Exercise MOSI III Will of Peace.