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IEC warns voter registration is not open indefinitely

Friday, July 31, 2026

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has urged South Africans to register to vote ahead of the final voter registration weekend, warning more than 11 million eligible voters who have not yet registered that voter registration is not open indefinitely.

Ummbila Emoyeni heralds new chapter in South Africa’s energy transition

Friday, July 31, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the launch of commercial operations at the Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility near Bethal as a significant step towards strengthening South Africa’s energy security, creating jobs and advancing the country’s Just Energy Transition.

DWS engages water users on proposed raw water tariffs

Friday, July 31, 2026

Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency (VOCMA) Chief Executive Officer, Lerato Morake, has emphasised that protecting South Africa's water resources requires strong partnerships between government, communities and water users.

North West livestock farming gets a boost

Friday, July 31, 2026

In a bid to strengthen communal livestock farming, improve herd genetics, and increase cattle production, North West Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Madoda Sambatha has handed over a livestock handling facility and three breeding bulls to farmer associations in the province.