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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.

Experienced Lieutenant General Arthur Peter Adams to head SAPS in North West

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Arthur Peter Adams as the new Provincial Commissioner of the North West Province, effective from 1 August 2026.

Cabinet confirms South Africa's readiness to host SADC Summit

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Cabinet has expressed confidence in South Africa's readiness to successfully host the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), scheduled to take place in August.

Economic reforms gain traction

Thursday, July 30, 2026

South Africa’s economic reform efforts are gaining traction, supported by increased freight rail cargo volumes, investment in the automotive sector, strengthened manufacturing capacity and a modest upward revision to projected Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth.

SA tourism records double-digit growth

Thursday, July 30, 2026

South Africa's tourism sector continued its strong recovery in the first half of 2026, with international tourist arrivals increasing by 12.3% compared with the same period last year, according to the Department of Tourism.