South Africa

The 2026 Foundation Phase Catalogue for Grades 1–3 has moved decisively from approval to implementation.

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has opened its 2026 Debt Relief Programme, providing qualifying account holders with an opportunity to settle outstanding municipal debt over a period of up to 36 months.

The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) and its Board have unanimously approved a proposal by Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp to allow qualifying private companies to use the ARC’s intellectual property (IP) to manufacture its Foot-and -Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine at a large scale.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has hailed relations between South Africa and Vietnam, noting that the relationship will only strengthen in the future.

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combat Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), strengthen community safety and support efforts to ensure that survivors have confidence in the criminal justice system.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has welcomed the arrest of two Eastern Cape women in connection with an alleged R1.1 million fraud case involving UIF funds.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has restored funding for 357 Nelson Mandela University (NMU) students enrolled in extended programmes after they were incorrectly defunded due to incorrect qualification codes.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has opened applications for Special Votes for the upcoming Local Government Elections.

New York, USA — South Africa is moving beyond discussions on economic growth and industrialisation towards implementing concrete projects and partnerships across the continent said Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau.

New York, USA - Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has called for sustained leadership and investment in Africa’s water sector, saying the continent’s development, climate resilience and economic growth depend on closing the water investment gap.