The South African Police Service (SAPS) has recorded an overwhelming response to its online recruitment drive for 5 500 police trainees, with 156 131 profile registrations recorded nationwide in less than 24 hours after the portal opened at midnight on Wednesday.
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that a reported bomb threat involving FlySafair flight FA388 was successfully de-escalated at King Phalo Airport in East London, Eastern Cape.
The Border Management Authority (BMA) and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) are today participating in the Lesotho–South Africa Steering Committee (STEERCO) meeting aimed at strengthening border management operations.
South African National Parks (SANParks) has invested R136.5 million to upgrade facilities and basic infrastructure at Addo Elephant National Park, improving its tourism offering, visitor experience, and operational sustainability.
In response to a spate of recent murders and attacks on women, government has reprioritised R3.8 billion over the 2027 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) period to appoint 3 552 social workers.
South Africa’s gross tax revenue forecast for 2026/27 has been revised upwards by R17.1 billion, supported by stronger-than-expected collections from corporate income tax, dividends tax and Value-Added Tax (VAT), Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Wednesday.
Government has identified R38.1 billion in savings over the medium term as it works to improve the quality of spending and direct funds towards efficient and effective programmes.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced an R810 million recapitalisation of the South African Police Service (SAPS) vehicle fleet next year, alongside an additional R2.2 billion over the medium term to strengthen the independence of the judiciary.
Government is redirecting spending from consumption to infrastructure investment to accelerate economic growth, expand productive capacity, and improve public services.
National Treasury has set focus on further reducing South Africa’s debt ratio over the rest of the decade by continuing to grow the primary surplus and narrowing the budget deficit.
