Cape town: Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi tabled the department’s 2026/27 R26.3 billion budget in Parliament on Tuesday. ‘The priorities for this financial year include fighting crime and corruption, increasing access…

Pretoria: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is piloting an initiative to plant trees around wastewater treatment plants across the country to help mitigate odours generated by treatment processes and protect surrounding …

Western cape: The Western Cape Education Department has announced the closure of all schools in the province on Tuesday in response to severe weather conditions affecting the region. The decision prioritizes the safety of learners and teachers amid th…

Cape town: The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that payments for private student accommodation at universities were released on Thursday, 7 May 2026.

According to South African Government News Agency, accommodation provid…

Pretoria: Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane will lead South Africa’s delegation to the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), scheduled to take place in Baku in the Republic of Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026.

According to South …

Durban: The eThekwini Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to building a disaster-resilient and inclusive city as stakeholders gather in Durban for the three-day Inclusivity for All on Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Summit. The summi…

Pretoria: Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, has released the Gauteng Liquor Board (GLB) Committee of Inquiry Report. The report, which was submitted to the Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, was m…

Cape town: Eskom says the power system remains stable even after a sharp rise in evening consumption, with peak demand at times reaching nearly 2,000MW above anticipated levels. Demand has been rising, driven by seasonal winter conditions in South Afr…