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Cabinet closes the e-toll historical debt chapter

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and the Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have welcomed Cabinet’s decision to approve the closure of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), popularly known as e-tolls - a move that is aimed at bringing much-needed relief and easing the financial burden on road users.

Gautrain marks 16 years of service: Over 216 million passenger trips and counting

Monday, June 8, 2026

Gautrain today marks 16 years since its official launch on 8 June 2010, reaffirming its position as one of South Africa’s most successful and transformative public infrastructure investments.

Since inception, the rapid rail network has recorded more than 216 million passenger trips, firmly establishing itself as a critical part of Gauteng’s transport system and a symbol of modern, efficient mobility in the province.

Operation Prosper makes a dent on organised criminal networks

Monday, June 8, 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) continue to intensify efforts aimed at disrupting and dismantling organised criminal networks involved in illicit mining, gang-related violence and other serious and violent crimes.

SA gears up for Africa’s biggest Aerospace and Defence Showcase

Monday, June 8, 2026

South Africa has declared itself ready to host the 13th biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and airshow, as the country marks 100 days to go before the continent’s premier aerospace and defence event takes place.

Winter initiation season opens with renewed focus on safety

Monday, June 8, 2026

The official opening of the 2026 Winter Initiation Season in the Eastern Cape has been accompanied by renewed calls for safe, responsible and dignified initiation practices, as government intensifies efforts to eliminate deaths, injuries and illegal initiation schools.

Deputy President hosts Singapore President

Monday, June 8, 2026

Deputy President Paul Mashatile paid a courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, on Monday in Johannesburg.