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Government delivers 300 locally manufactured train sets

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

In a significant milestone in South Africa’s rail commuter journey, government is celebrating the delivery of the 300 locally manufactured train sets that will transport passengers using the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) trains.

Court interpreters key to democratic access to justice

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The role played by court interpreters in facilitating access to justice for the entire nation cannot be overstated, says Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi.

South Africa reaffirms commitment to global biosecurity

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to global biosecurity, animal health and food security, highlighting the country’s proactive measures to reduce biological threats through a One Health approach.

Improving the reliability of commuter rail

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has announced that solar power systems are being installed across the country at key stations and facilities operated by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA).

DWYPD commends swift arrest in Mamelodi double murder case

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The Ministry in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has commended the swift arrest of a suspect linked to the brutal killing of two young women in Mamelodi East, Pretoria.

Government announces TAC for abalone fishery

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has determined the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the South African abalone fishery for the 2025/26 season at 12.01 tons.

Cruise season set to inject R120m into Nelson Mandela Bay economy

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The arrival of the Mein Schiff 4 passenger liner at Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, is expected to inject approximately R120 million into the local economy, underscoring the growing importance of cruise tourism in the region.

Call to protect intellectual property of creatives amid AI revolution

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

As the international community embraces the digital revolution and artificial intelligence (AI), KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, has stressed the importance of safeguarding the intellectual property and moral rights of artists and creative practitioners.