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Ongoing monitoring continues at high-risk Senteeko Dam

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Assessments and monitoring of the Senteeko Dam is ongoing with pressure on the dam wall slightly reduced, following the construction of an emergency spillway last week, to release excess water.

SA to host WEF Special Davos Meeting in 2027

Monday, January 26, 2026

Government has clarified that South Africa will host the World Economic Forum’s Special Davos Meeting in 2027, and not the World Economic Forum Africa Summit, as previously communicated.

Dube-Ncube welcomes 36 graduates as SA–China education ties deepen

Monday, January 26, 2026

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has led a welcoming ceremony for 36 South African graduates at the Chinese Embassy in Pretoria, following their successful completion of a specialised training programme at Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has led a welcoming ceremony for 36 South African graduates at the Chinese Embassy in Pretoria, following their successful completion of a specialised training programme at Beijing Polytechnic College in China..

DWS moves swiftly to mitigate risk at Senteeko Dam

Monday, January 26, 2026

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Head of the Specialist Unit: Dam Safety, Wally Ramokopa, will today join a team of engineers and the Appointed Professional Person (APP) to continue the ongoing assessment and monitoring of Senteeko Dam.

Transnet partners with Belgian port entities to modernise local ports

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Transnet has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI) and the Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center (APEC) to modernise South Africa’s port system, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen regional trade competitiveness.

Gauteng rolls out more smart DLTCs

Sunday, January 25, 2026

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is accelerating the roll out of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) across the province, bringing efficient, ethical and modern licensing services directly to communities while supporting the department's road safety objectives.

Nkabinde Enquiry resumes hearings next week

Sunday, January 25, 2026

The enquiry into the fitness to hold office of Advocate Andrew Chauke will resume its hearing on Monday following its adjournment for the festive period.