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Hlabisa urges collaboration as initiation death toll rises

Thursday, July 16, 2026

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has called for stronger collaboration among all stakeholders as the death toll of the 2026 Winter Customary Initiation Season climbed to 43.

Minister Pule takes Social Development services to Daggakraal

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Minister of Social Development Dina Pule will on Friday lead an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) in Daggakraal, Mpumalanga, bringing a range of government and social services directly to residents as part of Mandela Month activities.

MDDA opens grant funding applications for community media

Thursday, July 16, 2026

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has called on eligible community media organisations across South Africa to apply for financial support through its 2026/27 Annual Call for Grant Funding Applications.

Over 8 000 foreign nationals arrested in law enforcement operations   

Thursday, July 16, 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS), in close collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs, the Border Management Authority (BMA), and other government departments, has sharpened its focus on immigration enforcement with 8 896 foreign nationals arrested.

Durban conference puts South Africa's Special Economic Zones in global investment spotlight

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau and KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Reverend Musa Zondi will today brief the media on the second International Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Infrastructure and Investment Conference, which gets underway in Durban and concludes on Friday.

Government urges citizens to participate in Mandela Month activities

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Government has encouraged every South African to participate in Mandela Month activities to honour the life and legacy of former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela through service to others and by helping to build stronger, more caring communities.