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IDAC reset underway to strengthen accountability and efficiency

Thursday, July 30, 2026

A comprehensive reset of the National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has begun in the wake of damaging allegations presented at the Madlanga Commission against members of the directorate.

SA reaffirms commitment to migration conference 

Thursday, July 30, 2026

South Africa has reaffirmed its support for the long-standing decision of the African Union to convene a continent-wide conference on migration, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said.

South Africa remains home to all its citizens

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Cabinet has reiterated that all South Africans, regardless of their race or political views, will always have a home in the country.

The remarks come after allegations that white South Africans who chose to resettle in the United States of America (USA) under claims of a "white genocide" in South Africa have allegedly been denied visas.

Cabinet welcomes interventions to ensure a reliable water supply

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Cabinet has welcomed the release of the National Water Action Plan, which sets out strategic interventions to ensure a reliable supply of quality water to all South Africans while addressing the root causes of the country's water challenges.

Cabinet approves extension of driving licence validity period

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has announced that Cabinet has approved the extension of the validity period of driving licences for light motor vehicles and motorcycle licences from five years to 10 years.

US$13 million in emergency grants to strengthen efforts to contain the Ebola virus

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet has welcomed the African Development Bank Group's (AfDB) approval of US$13 million in emergency grants to strengthen efforts to contain the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan.

Cabinet welcomes successful SA-Namibia Bi-National Commission

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Cabinet has welcomed the successful conclusion of the fourth South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission, held in Pretoria on 17 July 2026, and co-chaired by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.