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Simelane unveils graduate employment strategy, municipal capacity drive

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has announced two national initiatives aimed at strengthening municipal capacity and creating employment pathways for graduates, as government intensifies efforts to professionalise South Africa's human settlements sector.

Migration requires greater regional cooperation: Morolong

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has called for greater regional cooperation in addressing migration, emphasising that migration should be handled in accordance with national legislation, regional commitments and international obligations.

South Africa, let’s make history - Let’s plant 10 million trees on Heritage Day as part of President Ramaphosa’s one billion trees programme

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on government to work with all South Africans to plant one billion trees over the coming years. In support of the President’s vision, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has launched an ambitious campaign to plant 10 million trees in a single day on Heritage Day, 24 September 2026.