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Kruger National Park land claim finalised through legal agreement

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

After more than a decade of intense negotiations, historically land-dispossessed communities living around the Kruger National Park can finally put a painful chapter behind them, following a landmark agreement that recognises their economic and heritage rights to the land.

Aircraft maintenance academy opens aviation careers to underserved communities’ youth

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that skills development opportunities reach communities across South Africa, particularly in rural and historically disadvantaged areas, as part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment and expand access to specialised training.

Bill proposes foreign worker quotas, tougher employer penalties

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The Employment Services Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament, proposing significant changes to South Africa's labour market framework, including new measures to regulate the employment of foreign nationals and strengthen enforcement mechanisms.

SIU granted freezing order on UIF-TERS obtained property

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) continues to claw back State funds obtained through fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Fund's Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (UIF TERS) claims through a freezing order on a R2.7 million KwaZulu-Natal property.

Government welcomes 0.5% GDP growth

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Government says the 0.5% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of this year demonstrates the resilience of the South African economy amid a challenging global and domestic environment.