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SA brand a key strategic economic asset: Morolong

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong says South Africa should use its position in regional and global affairs to strengthen investor confidence, expand economic opportunity and deepen social cohesion.

Mandela Bay works to resolve housing backlog

Thursday, October 8, 2026

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has started construction of 153 houses in Joe Slovo and KwaNobuhle, with the two developments valued at more than R33.3 million.

Ntshavheni rejects claims government is reactive on migration

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has rejected claims that government has been reactive to misinformation surrounding irregular migration, saying authorities have been working on the issues as part of measures to strengthen South Africa's immigration system.

Government reiterates position on illegal immigration

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Government has reiterated that it is opposed to illegal immigration and wants people entering South Africa to do so through lawful migration channels, while genuine asylum seekers must use the established refugee determination process.

Water leaks drop as eThekwini accelerates repairs

Thursday, October 8, 2026

The eThekwini Municipality’s accelerated service delivery intervention is yielding positive results, with a decrease in the number of reported water leaks across the city.

SA makes progress on investment targets

Thursday, October 8, 2026

South Africa has significantly exceeded key investment targets, with industrial investment reaching more than R31 billion against a R10 billion target and local procurement totalling R86 billion against a R50 billion target.

Exam irregularities will be dealt with: Umalusi

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi has assured the public that examination bodies have systems in place to address and manage assessment and examination irregularities.

Umalusi confirms readiness for final exams

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi has confirmed the broad readiness of the Department of Basic Education (DBE), Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Independent Examinations Board (IEB) and South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI) to administer the 2026 year-end examinations.

Universities challenged to prepare graduates for AI-driven future

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called on universities to prepare students for an increasingly artificial intelligence (AI) driven world, while ensuring that South Africa develops the skills and research capacity needed to shape the technology.

IMC outlines measures to strengthen asylum system, border management

Thursday, October 8, 2026

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration has outlined a series of measures to strengthen South Africa’s asylum system and broader migration management following the Constitutional Court judgment that expanded access to the asylum determination process.