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President Ramaphosa hails SARS as “engine room of the state”

Thursday, February 5, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as a cornerstone of the country’s democratic and economic development, describing the institution as “the engine room of the South African state”.

R3.6 billion paid to universities for student allowances

Thursday, February 5, 2026

A total of R3.6 billion has been successfully disbursed to universities for allowance payments whilst R679 million was disbursed to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges for tuition payments, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) said.

SASSA grant review saves government R44 million a month

Thursday, February 5, 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says its intensified social grant review process has saved government approximately R44 million per month, translating to about R0.5 billion annually, as it tightens controls to ensure that social assistance reaches only eligible beneficiaries.

Minister Tau on a working visit to China

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau undertook a working visit to China which started today and ends on Saturday.

NSFAS makes progress in clearing backlogs

Thursday, February 5, 2026

National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Acting CEO, Wassem Carrim, on Thursday highlighted steady progress made by the student funding body in clearing backlogs and expanding access to funding for eligible students.

Safety directive issued to Senteeko Dam owner

Thursday, February 5, 2026

The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a dam safety directive to address serious and ongoing safety risks at My Own Dam, publicly known as Senteeko Dam, in Mpumalanga.

NAC opens applications to fund arts projects

Thursday, February 5, 2026

The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) has encouraged individual arts practitioners, registered arts organisations and community art centres to apply for funding for the 2026-2027 financial year.

Durban positions itself as a transport and logistics hub

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has reaffirmed the city’s commitment to working closely with the national Department of Transport and its entities to upgrade transport infrastructure and strengthen eThekwini’s position as a vibrant transport and logistics hub.