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Memories of fallen 1976 heroes live on, says Morolong

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has paid tribute to the young people who lost their lives in the struggle against apartheid, saying their sacrifices must never be forgotten.

Durban ready to welcome SADC neighbours

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

South Africa is preparing to welcome leaders, ministers, diplomats and other delegates from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to Durban, with authorities calling on residents to showcase the warmth and hospitality for which the country is known.

SADC Summit disruptions ‘will not be allowed’

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Organisers and participants of planned marches and demonstrations in Durban during the SADC Summit have been warned that while peaceful protest is protected, criminality, intimidation and attempts to disrupt the international gathering will not be tolerated.

NATJOINTS: Security operations ready for SADC Summit

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The 46th Ordinary SADC Summit is expected to take place under what the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has described as a comprehensive, intelligence-led security plan.

SARB to transfer national payment management functions

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

As part of ongoing reforms to modernise South Africa's national payment system, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is in the process of withdrawing its recognition of the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) as a payment system management body.

SA official unemployment rate rises to 33.6%

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

South Africa’s official unemployment rate has increased by 0.9 percentage point from 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026 to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026.

Condolences for former Gauteng MEC Mzi Khumalo

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has, on behalf of the provincial government and residents, passed his condolences to the family of former MEC Mzikayifani Elias “Mzi” Khumalo, who passed away on Monday.