South Africa

The Gauteng Department of Social Development has called for the stronger protection, dignity, and equal treatment of persons with albinism.

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday held a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the Republic of Namibia.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver the eulogy at the Special Official Funeral service of the late His Majesty King Makhosonke II, King of the amaNdebele nation, on Sunday, 14 June.

Government has extended its well wishes and support to the thousands of local and international athletes set to participate in the historic Comrades Marathon this Sunday, 14 June 2026.

The role of innovation in advancing South Africa's industrial development objectives, will come under the spotlight at the National Advisory Council on Innovation’s (NACI) Policy Dialogue on Industrialisation through Innovation on Thursday.

The traditional leader of the amaNdebele akwaManala, King Makhosoke II – Enock Makhosoke Mabhena – will be afforded a special Official Funeral Category 1, with military honours as declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described the institution of traditional leadership as a living heritage which continues to shape South Africa’s destiny.

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has urged governments, organisations and communities to ensure that persons with Down syndrome are meaningfully included in decisions that affect their lives.

In fulfilling the commitment to accelerate the delivery of houses, over 318 newly built houses were handed over to beneficiaries at the Droogeheuwel Mega Project in the Rand West Local Municipality in Gauteng.

National Treasury has announced the public comment period of the draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026 to 15 July 2026.