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Call for PROs to drive waste diversion

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Government has called on the Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) and their members to significantly increase the rate of waste diversion, especially of plastics and composite packaging.

Nelson Mandela Bay activates comprehensive drought mitigation plan

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has activated and is implementing a comprehensive Drought Mitigation Plan as dam levels supplying the metro approach critical levels, following the declaration of a national disaster in the Eastern Cape.

Drugs and illicit goods intercepted at Oshoek border

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Officials of the Border Management Authority (BMA), the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) have intercepted a truck transporting illicit drugs and goods at the Oshoek port of entry.

Probe into PRASA contract irregularities continues

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has provided an update on an independent forensic investigation into irregularities in seven contracts awarded for the refurbishment and extension of the service life of the agency’s legacy rolling stock fleet.

Media an important cog in electoral democracy

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

As the country moves towards the Local Government Elections (LGE) the Independent Electoral Commission has emphasised the important role played by media in safeguarding electoral democracy.

dtic congratulates new SEZ Advisory Board

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi on Tuesday congratulated the newly appointed Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Advisory Board.