The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) urges eligible South Africans to take advantage of the final voting station-based registration weekend on 1 and 2 August 2026, or to use the online voter registration portal, to ensure they are registered to vote ahead of the upcoming local government elections on 4 November 2026.
According to the Electoral Commission of South Africa, the first voter registration weekend in
Government sends its warmest congratulations to the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on the historic milestone of its 90th anniversary.
As one of South Africa’s esteemed public institutions, the SABC has, informed, educated and entertained generations of South Africans, while telling the nation’s unique story.
Central to SABC’s journey has been its ability to transform alongside South Africa, adapting
Today, the South African Broadcasting Corporation marks a significant milestone in its history with the public broadcaster reaching its 90th anniversary.
Established on this day in 1936, the SABC has expanded from a single radio service into a multi-platform broadcaster spanning television, radio and digital media, reaching millions of South Africans daily in all our official languages.
Through nine decades of political and technological change, the Corporation has grown into a
South Africa’s economic reform efforts are gaining traction, supported by increased freight rail cargo volumes, investment in the automotive sector, strengthened manufacturing capacity and a modest upward revision to projected Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth.
“While the upward revision to South Africa’s
Outsourced CFO has been named a finalist in two categories at the Xero Awards 2026, recognising the firm's continued commitment to innovation, client success and community impact.
Outsourced CFO earns finalist recognition in two categories at the Xero Awards 2026, highlighting its growth, innovation and commitment to client impact.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, July 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Outsourced CFO (OCFO) has been shortlisted in two categories at the Xero Awards 2026. The firm has been nominated for both the “Partner of the Year: Large Firm” and “Community Impact Award” categories.
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The expansion of regional
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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.
Land Reform and Rural Development Minister
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/the Commission) has released its investigative report into wastewater infrastructure failures and the contamination of rivers, estuaries and coastal waters in selected areas of Kouga Local Municipality, Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality and Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality.
The investigation followed complaints, stakeholder representations and recurring public
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) will in the next two weeks hold discussions with the hospitality, agriculture and tourism sectors on the employment of South Africans and other issues affecting economic growth.
The planned engagements form part of government's
Banyana Banyana put up a fierce fight against Tanzania in their CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group B opener but suffered a 2-1 defeat at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco, on Monday evening.
Despite the setback, Banyana Banyana still have two group
President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a National Water Action Plan aimed at addressing South Africa's worsening water supply crisis and ensuring a reliable supply of quality water across the country.
The plan was released on Thursday, following a
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, July 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Azilen Technologies unveiled its vision for what comes after digital banking - Agentic AI as the Last Banking Interface - at FINNOVEX South Africa 2026. Through a live
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved $13 million in emergency grants to strengthen efforts to contain the Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
The funding is aimed at reinforcing national
Premier Winde concludes storm recovery oversight visit to Central Karoo and Cape Winelands Districts
The economy of the Western Cape’s regions depends on functional infrastructure. The Meringspoort and Swartberg Passes connect the Klein and Groot Karoo regions, driving interconnected business growth from George, De Rust and Oudtshoorn, right through to Laingsburg and Prince Albert.
Premier Winde spent two days, 16-17 July 2026, visiting these vital pieces of infrastructure
South Africa will use the upcoming Essential Oils Conference to unlock new opportunities for producers across the value chain and expand its global market share.
According to the Department of Trade, Industry and
The Department of Water and Sanitation is continuing its nationwide public consultations with key stakeholders across the country to determine raw water tariffs for the 2027/28 financial year.
The consultation programme started on 13 July 2026,
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a surface high-pressure system is expected to dominate the central and eastern parts of the country, while a cold front is forecast to move south of the country on Thursday.
"Isolated rain/showers are expected over the southern
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is accelerating efforts to expand access to safe and reliable water to underserved communities as part of honouring the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela.
In his weekly newsletter on Monday following the
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Prof. Blade Nzimande has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to strengthening scientific and technological cooperation with China during a high-
Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, has urged law students at the University of Stellenbosch to look to prominent legal minds of the past to guide their careers.
Nel, himself a law graduate, delivered the keynote
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has provided a breakdown of the approximately R31 million spent on South Africa’s FIFA World Cup 2026 delegation and programme activities linked to fan engagement, activations and legacy initiatives, including artists and cultural participants.
This follows questions raised in Parliament and the
South Africa and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation to advance the socio-economic empowerment of women, youth and persons with disabilities.
The agreement was signed during an engagement between
The Department of Health has announced that people travelling to South Africa from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will have to complete a health questionnaire before travelling, due to the Ebola virus outbreak.
More than 2 000 confirmed cases and 800 deaths
Eskom has successfully installed a renewable energy microgrid solution at the Mafikeng Provincial Hospital in the North West, ensuring continued, reliable electricity supply to the institution.
According to the power utility, the microgrid will
The success of the newly signed cooperation agreement between South Africa and the Kingdom of the Netherlands will ultimately be measured by the positive impact it has on the lives of women, young people and persons with disabilities.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to building inclusive, resilient and sustainable cities.
Delivering the country’s statement at the High-Level
Eskom has confirmed that no radiation leak occurred during routine maintenance at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station's Unit 2, assuring the public that there was no risk to employees, surrounding communities or the environment.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the utility said the
The Africa programme of the DAMREV Group opens its new digital home at www.afrivest.org, presenting the infrastructure and standards behind its work.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AfriVest, the Africa programme of the DAMREV Group, has launched its new website at www.afrivest.org. The site presents the full scope of the programme: what AfriVest is
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Energy Capital & Power (ECP) has been appointed by the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) as its strategic communications and investor engagement partner to support the promotion of Liberia's
The South African government has reiterated that illegal migration is a shared continental challenge requiring cooperation rather than confrontation, while rejecting claims that the country is becoming isolated in Africa over its handling of migration and its foreign policy positions.
Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said
President Cyril Ramaphosa will embark on a busy programme from Thursday to Saturday, with engagements focused on investment, industrialisation, regional cooperation and improving access to basic services.
On Thursday, the President will attend the Toyota
