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SARB raises repo rate to 7%

Thursday, May 28, 2026

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%, effective from 29 May 2026.

KZN Treasury secures R2bn advance to support school funding

Thursday, May 28, 2026

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury has secured a R2 billion advance from National Treasury to assist the provincial Department of Education in meeting its critical obligation of transferring norms and standards funding to schools across the province.

BMA processes 300 Ghanaians

Thursday, May 28, 2026

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has confirmed that the BMA successfully processed 300 Ghanaians who were repatriated back to Ghana at OR Tambo International Airport.

Seitlholo visits Kai !Garib Municipality over water and sanitation challenges

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will on Friday undertake a working visit to the Kai !Garib Local Municipality in the Northern Cape, to engage municipal leadership on critical water and sanitation challenges affecting communiWater and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will on Friday undertake a working visit to the Kai !Garib Local Municipality in the Northern Cape to engage municipal leadership on critical water and sanitation challenges affecting communities in the area.ties in the area.

Authorities intercept drugs worth R998.2 million at Beitbridge Port of Entry

Thursday, May 28, 2026

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has commended border guards and law enforcement agencies following the successful interception of a massive drug consignment with an estimated street value of approximately R998.2 million at the Beitbridge Port of Entry.