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Government publishes amendments to export regulations

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have published amendments to the Export Regulations to allow zero-rating when movable goods are delivered for export from South Africa to terminal operators and port authorities.

Government takes Milestones of Freedom campaign to the Free State

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong, in partnership with the Free State provincial government and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Executive Mayor Gregory Nthatisi, will launch the Milestones of Freedom campaign in the Free State on Thursday.

SIU recovers millions in Fort Hare overcharging probe

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured Acknowledgements of Debt from companies found to have overcharged the University of Fort Hare for student accommodation leases.

SARS crackdown leads to R167m cocaine bust

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has successfully intercepted more than 333kg of cocaine at the OR Tambo International Airport.

President Ramaphosa: SA remains a respected Pan-African actor

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa remains a respected member of the African community of nations and a principled Pan-African actor, despite concerns raised by some African countries concerning migration-related matters.

Operation Prosper records more than 1 000 arrests

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Operation Prosper has resulted in the arrest of 1 080 people and the seizure of firearms, ammunition, explosives, gold and illegal mining equipment as government intensifies efforts to dismantle illegal mining networks.

Municipal structural failures at heart of SA’s water crisis

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa says deep structural problems at municipal level are at the heart of South Africa’s water crisis, with government drawing on lessons from its successful response to the electricity crisis to restore reliable water supply and eradicate sewage pollution.