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CGE welcomes hate speech order against Gqeberha shop owner

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has welcomed an Equality Court judgment against Gqeberha businessman, Dawood Lagardien, describing it as an important affirmation of constitutional rights to equality, dignity and protection against discrimination.

CoGTA calls for greater investment in disaster prevention

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has called for increased investment in disaster prevention and preparedness to protect communities from the growing impact of climate change and other hazards.

BMA ushers in system to curb cross-border vehicle theft

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, will on Sunday unveil the latest digital transformation initiative, the Vehicle Targeting System (VTS), at the Lebombo Port of Entry, Komatipoort.

Durban hosts SA Auto Week

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will join Naamsa (the Automotive Business Council) and the KwaZulu-Natal government to commemorate Auto Week at the International Convention Centre in Durban from 13 -16 October 2026.

Service Delivery IMC to visit eDumbe

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Service Delivery, led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will conduct an outreach visit to eDumbe in KwaZulu-Natal this Friday, 16 October.

Five accused drug dealers appear in court

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

The five suspects arrested following the discovery of a multimillion rand clandestine drug manufacturing laboratory in Hekpoort, near Krugersdorp, have appeared in the Krugersdorp Magistrates' Court on charges of manufacturing and dealing in illicit drugs.

KZN welcomes new-energy vehicle convoy ahead of Auto Week

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

KwaZulu-Natal is positioning itself to attract investment and create jobs in the emerging new-energy vehicle sector, as South Africa’s automotive industry transitions towards cleaner transport technologies.

Iron Ore Export Line undergoes upgrade

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Extensive maintenance and renewal work is underway along the 861km Iron Ore Export Line stretching from Sishen in the Northern Cape to the Port of Saldanha in the Western Cape, as Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) strengthens one of South Africa's most strategic freight rail corridors.