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DPSA to launch Batho Pele AI Chatbot

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Public Service and Administration Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi will lead the launch of the Batho Pele artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot, a new digital tool aimed at giving public servants instant access to public service policy updates, circulars, legislation and other important information.

Ncora community to receive title deed in land restitution milestone

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Decades after being dispossessed of their land through racially discriminatory laws, policies and practices of the past, the Ncora community in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, is set to regain ownership this week when government hands over title deeds to the community.

SANRAL to scrap contractor panels and revert to open tenders

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) will revert to open tender processes for routine road maintenance and engineering consultancy services after court challenges found the use of contractor panels unlawful and unconstitutional.

Four Provincial Commissioners to be announced this week

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane will this week announce the appointment of new Provincial Commissioners in the Western Cape, North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.

PeWG drives infrastructure, economic recovery projects

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) has reported significant progress on several key infrastructure, economic, and water security initiatives aimed at unlocking development in the city.

Angolan kwanza joins SADC-RTGS system as a settlement currency

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

In line with efforts to boost regional trade and financial integration, the Angolan kwanza has joined the Southern African Development Community real-time gross settlement (SADC-RTGS) system as a settlement currency.