KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has pledged to strengthen law enforcement and improve security coordination to protect businesses, communities and livelihoods, acknowledging that instability and violence pose risks to investor confidence.
A Ministerial Determination under Section 34 of the Electricity Regulation Act has paved the way for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality to procure some 2400MW of new generation capacity from Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
KwaZulu-Natal has secured R124.5 billion in investment commitments, exceeding its R95 billion target by R29.5 billion, with the projects expected to create more than 330 000 jobs.
The National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Fanie Masemola, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the South African Police Service (SAPS), restoring public confidence and improving frontline policing after returning to office as National Commissioner.
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is seeking additional funding from the provincial Treasury to rehabilitate sinkholes affecting the R500 and R563 roads.
The Border Management Authority’s new Vehicle Targeting System (VTS) has led to the recovery of 83 vehicles, with a combined value of R46.6 million in the six months, since its launch, strengthening efforts to combat vehicle-related crime and improve compliance at ports of entry.
The Skukuza Regional Court has sentenced former Kruger National Park Regional Ranger Rodney Landela and former State Veterinary Service Animal Health Technician Kenneth Mochocho for illegal hunting and killing a white rhino in a protected area, as well as for possession of a firearm with the intent to commit a crime.
As temperatures rise, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has reminded the public to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, wear light clothing and seek shade where possible.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called for urgent corrective action at the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) and the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA), following qualified audit opinions for the 2025/26 financial year.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for accelerated reforms in early childhood development (ECD), urging government, businesses and communities to work together to ensure every child in South Africa has access to quality early learning by 2030.
