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SA secures USD500 million to improve basic services in metros

Friday, August 7, 2026

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and South Africa have signed a USD 500 million sovereign-backed loan to support improvements in the provision of water and sanitation, electricity, and solid waste services in South Africa’s eight metropolitan cities.

Deputy Minister, Chinese Embassy to donate educational equipment

Friday, August 7, 2026

As part of efforts to create an enabling learning environment, Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, and the Embassy of China will today donate educational equipment and learning materials to the Thiboloha Special School in the Maluti-aPhofung Local Municipality in the Free State.

Women’s Month: protecting women and children

Friday, August 7, 2026

As the country moves to celebrate Women’s Day, the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to profile the work of female officers who give their all to protect the nation.

Call to rally behind Banyana Banyana

Friday, August 7, 2026

Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Peace Mabe has called on all South Africans to rally behind Banyana Banyana as they prepare to face Morocco in a crucial quarter-final match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Saturday.

Commission to brief media on election timetable  

Friday, August 7, 2026

With just hours to go before the midnight deadline for South Africans to register or update their details online ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, the Electoral Commission is set to provide an update on key dates in the election timetable.

NSFAS opens theft case against former board member

Friday, August 7, 2026

Employees of the National Student Fund Aid Scheme (NSFAS) have opened a case of theft against a former board member for stealing laptops earmarked for under-resourced schools in the Eastern Cape.

NSFAS Administrator submits stabilisation plan to restore governance

Friday, August 7, 2026

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Administrator, Professor Hlengani Mathebula, has submitted the Administration’s Stabilisation Plan to the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Kgwaridi Manamela, for consideration.

President Ramaphosa updated on Sasol operations

Thursday, August 6, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa visited Sasol's Secunda Operations in Mpumalanga, where he received a comprehensive briefing on the company's integrated operations and their contribution to South Africa's economic growth, industrial development, energy security and job creation.