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Singh to brief media on COP17

Friday, October 9, 2026

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, will brief the media on South Africa’s participation and negotiating position ahead of the 17th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, known as CBD COP17.

SASSA steps up grant controls

Friday, October 9, 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has clarified its intensified social grant reviews and verification measures, saying these are necessary to protect the integrity of the social assistance system and prevent fraudulent payments.

Dube-Ncube urges matric learners to pursue future-focused careers

Friday, October 9, 2026

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has urged the Matric Class of 2026 to pursue careers aligned with the changing world of work, highlighting opportunities in technology, renewable energy, infrastructure, healthcare and agriculture.

SAPS ready to respond to criminality

Friday, October 9, 2026

The National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has assured the public that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has mobilised the necessary resources and capabilities to respond to any incidents of violence or criminality.

Gauteng hands over 500 operating licences

Thursday, October 8, 2026

As part of ongoing efforts to clear the backlog and strengthen regulatory compliance in the public transport sector, the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has handed over 526 operating licences to compliant scholar transport and minibus taxi operators.