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North West seeks partnerships to drive development

Thursday, September 24, 2026

North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that bring together science, innovation and development to address socio-economic challenges facing communities across the province.

Ntuli calls for renewed commitment to peace ahead of elections

Thursday, September 24, 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for renewed commitment to peace, political tolerance and protection of the democratic process, as the province prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Government condemns KZN shooting incident

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Government has strongly condemned a shooting in the Ziko area of KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, which claimed the lives of 11 people and left three others injured on Tuesday night.

Lamola: Global action needed to tackle inequality

Thursday, September 24, 2026

New York, USA — South Africa has stepped up efforts to establish an International Panel on Inequality (IPI), calling on United Nations member states to support a General Assembly resolution that would create a new global mechanism to assess inequality and provide evidence to guide policy responses.

President Ramaphosa calls for UN backing on panel on inequality

Thursday, September 24, 2026

New York, USA — President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the United Nations General Assembly to back the establishment of an International Panel on Inequality (IPI), saying the time has come to turn growing international concern over inequality into coordinated global action.

MPC raises repo rate to 7.25%

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to increase the policy rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, effective 25 September.

Parties and independent candidates pledge to uphold electoral codes

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

With 42 days remaining before the local government elections, political parties and independent candidates contesting the polls have reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the Electoral Code of Conduct and the supporting Code on Countering Disinformation.

Concern over allegations against senior police officer

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has expressed grave concern following the arrest of a senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officer in connection with allegations of rape and the grooming of a minor.