The Government has secured a €300 million concessional loan, equivalent to R5.6 billion, to support National Treasury’s Metro Trading Services Reform (MTSR) programme, which will help metropolitan municipalities improve service delivery and upgrade ageing infrastructure.
Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp has assured farmers and farming organisations that government will work alongside the sector to mitigate the impact of drought as an El Niño weather pattern is expected to continue through the 2026/27 summer season.
The Electoral Commission (IEC) says more than 140 000 candidates have been nominated to contest 10 526 council seats in the 2026 Local Government Elections, representing a significant increase in participation compared with the previous local government polls.
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says Eskom’s research and development capabilities can power the utility into a green and prosperous future.
This Tourism Month, the Western Cape is inviting residents and visitors to discover the beauty, stories, flavours and people of the Piketberg region through the newly launched Green Piketberg Route 366 – a regenerative tourism route designed to connect travellers with local communities, agriculture, heritage, food and nature.
South Africans are being encouraged to celebrate the country’s rich natural heritage by visiting participating national parks for free next week as part of the 21st annual SA National Parks Week.
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy says government is pursuing legislative amendments to move towards a strict zero percent blood alcohol policy as part of efforts to improve road safety.
What started as one woman’s concern for children spending their afternoons unsupervised in the streets has grown into a community initiative that provides care, employment and sustainable livelihood opportunities in Maphosa village in Botlokwa, Limpopo.
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has expressed confidence in the appointment of Leonard Lekgetho as the head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called for South African Sign Language to be integrated into the public service to ensure Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons can access information and government services.
