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Tourism is economic policy, not just leisure: De Lille

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa’s tourism sector is not a “side story” but central to the country’s economic policy, driving jobs, transformation and sustainable growth.

SA honoured with UN award for obesity prevention efforts

Friday, September 26, 2025

South Africa has been recognised for its groundbreaking efforts in combating obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), receiving the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force Award at the 10th Annual Friends of the Task Force Meeting in New York, in the United States.

Social grant payments to increase by R10 in October 

Friday, September 26, 2025

Social grant payment amounts are set to increase by R10 in the October 2025 payment cycle in line with the announcement made by the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the Budget Speech earlier this year.

Limpopo man sentenced to life in prison for rape

Friday, September 26, 2025

The Seshego Magistrate's Court in Limpopo on Thursday sentenced Poulis Ngwepe (44) to life imprisonment for the rape of a 13-year-old in the Ga-Ramoshoana village in the Matlala policing area.

Acting President pays respects to Premier Mabuyane after mother’s passing

Friday, September 26, 2025

Acting President Paul Mashatile has visited Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane’s home to pay his respects after the passing of his mother, Nolandile Mabuyane.

Mama Mabuyane, affectionately known as Mambathane, passed away on 16 September 2025, at the age of 79, after a long illness.

“On behalf of government and the people of South Africa, and in my personal capacity, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved mother,” said the Acting President on Thursday. 

Ekuvukeni Water Supply Project to improve lives of KZN communities

Friday, September 26, 2025

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has officially handed over the completed works of the Ekuvukeni Water Supply Project in KwaZulu-Natal’s Alfred Duma Local Municipality.

SA companies to showcase their products at Anuga International Trade Fair

Friday, September 26, 2025

South African agro-processing companies from six provinces will get the opportunity to attract the attention of international food importers from across the world when they showcase their products at the Anuga International Trade Fair in Cologne, Germany.