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Banyana Banyana prepare for WAFCON 2026 opener

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Banyana Banyana are fine-tuning their preparations in Morocco ahead of their CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) opening match against Tanzania.

Home Affairs expands digital banking partnership

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

South Africans now have more than double the number of locations where they can apply for a Smart ID Card following the expansion of the Department of Home Affairs' Digital Partnership with Absa, which also includes the launch of the country's first bank-based Home Affairs mobile unit.

Home Affairs Minister directs efforts to reducing red tape, digitalisation

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says South Africa is accelerating efforts to build a digital-first department, with expanded access to identity services, a growing electronic travel authorisation system and further reforms planned for the country's immigration regime.

South Africa is fertile ground for investment that delivers

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

South Africa's investment story is increasingly moving beyond pledges and conference commitments. It is taking shape on factory floors, industrial parks and manufacturing hubs, where production lines are being modernised, facilities expanded, workers retained and upskilled, and businesses positioned for long-term growth and global competitiveness.

Government targets 350 000 social grant reviews to safeguard system

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Social Development Minister Dina Pule says government will review more than 350 000 social grants during the 2026/27 financial year as part of efforts to protect the integrity of the social assistance system and save an estimated R1.5 billion for the fiscus.

MICT SETA governance concerns referred to skills authority

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has referred governance and leadership concerns at the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) to the National Skills Authority (NSA) for assessment.

Charting the way towards a digital future

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Government’s digitisation efforts across the public service continues to gain momentum, with the Department of Home Affairs having launched Phase II of its highly successful Trusted Employer Scheme (TES).