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President conveys warm wishes for Eid 

Monday, March 31, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended warm wishes to the Muslim community as they prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadaan.

SIU to probe National Skills Fund, DPWI, among others

Sunday, March 30, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed five proclamations - two new and three amendments - authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption and maladministration in the affairs of the National Skills Fund and the National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. 

G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group first meeting concluded

Sunday, March 30, 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s Deputy Director-General (DDG) for Climate Change and Air Quality, Maesela Kekana, has reflected on the deliberations that took place during the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting held this week.

Intensified control measures to curb Foot and Mouth Disease

Sunday, March 30, 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture has provided an update on the ongoing outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, with intensified control measures being implemented to curb the spread of the virus.

Medium-Term Development Plan 2024–2029 finalised

Sunday, March 30, 2025

The Department of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation has announced that the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) 2024–2029 has been finalised and is now available, providing a strategic framework to guide South Africa’s development priorities over the next five years.

Incubator programme to empower emerging developers

Friday, March 28, 2025

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has hailed the Emerging Developer Incubator and Post-Investment Support Programme, which aims to empower emerging developers.

Window for grant recipients to switch to black cards extended 

Friday, March 28, 2025

The Postbank has announced a two-month extension for beneficiaries using the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold card to switch to the Postbank black card, allowing them to continue accessing their social grants through April and May 2025.