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R47m Eshane library opens doors to knowledge

Monday, August 24, 2026

Joy and jubilation filled the air in Eshane as KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli officially handed over the newly completed R47 million Eshane Study Library in uMvoti Local Municipality.

Enhancing collaboration to support infrastructure projects

Sunday, August 23, 2026

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) and the National Building Institute (NBI), the Infrastructure Technical Assistance Facility (ITAF) and Zutari at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA), currently underway in Cape Town.

Ntuli opens life-changing KwaHlokohloko Water Scheme

Sunday, August 23, 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, together with King Cetshwayo District Municipality Mayor Zephania Dlamini, has officially opened the KwaHlokohloko Water Scheme in the uMlalazi Local Municipality, a service delivery project expected to benefit 1 385 households in the area.

President to answer questions in Parliament this week

Sunday, August 23, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa will answer questions in the National Assembly this week as Parliament turns its attention to municipal governance, South Africa’s international standing and the work of the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

Chikunga seeks stronger SA-UAE cooperation on youth empowerment

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for stronger cooperation between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to advance youth empowerment, skills development, entrepreneurship and innovation.

Govt continues investigations into sardine deaths

Sunday, August 23, 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) says it is continuing to investigate the recent sardine mortality event, although no new mass-mortality incidents have been reported since Sunday, 16 August 2026.

Stronger BRICS cooperation needed to tackle youth challenges

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for stronger cooperation among BRICS countries to equip young people with the skills, opportunities and support needed to thrive in a rapidly changing global economy.

SIDSSA gets underway in Cape Town

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) will be hosting the 5th iteration of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) from today, bringing together a broad spectrum of stakeholders including investors, financial institutions, policymakers, thought leaders and other critical partners, to drive South Africa’s infrastructure investment mandate.