Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, says government is committed to working with traditional health practitioners to ensure that they are brought into the fold as the National Health Insurance (NHI) is implemented.
The Deputy Minister delivered remarks at the
Cabinet says preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections are progressing, with coordination mechanisms across all three spheres of government in place, ahead of the polls scheduled for 4 November 2026.
Briefing the media on Friday, Minister in the
Dust-A-Side
The dust management company sets out where molasses holds up on mine haul roads, where it does not, and why it is backing its own treatments
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dust-A-Side, a South African dust management company, has released a comparison of its haul road treatments against molasses, the low cost sugar
The Department of Water and Sanitation has called on eThekwini Municipality to strengthen its response and accelerate efforts to address persistent water and sanitation challenges affecting communities across the metro.
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Dr Jack Bloom,
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the third phase of the government-business partnership will focus on accelerating economic growth, expanding employment opportunities and ensuring that the benefits of economic reforms translate into improved livelihoods for South Africans.
In his latest newsletter to the nation on Monday, President Ramaphosa said the third phase,
The Kuganha main lodge featuring a welcome atrium, coffee and cocktail bar, lounge, experiential room, boutique, wine cellar, intimate restaurant, 24-hour pantry and infinity pool with Karoo views
Immersive in-suite wellness experience, with each tent featuring its own private spa, including a cold plunge, steam shower, Himalayan salt therapy room, sauna, spa lounge, two treatment beds with spa amenities, salt flotation deprivation tank, private pl
Expansive private tented suite deck designed for ultimate privacy, relaxation and immersive water-based wellness.
Kuganha pioneers a new global category of private wellness safari, uniting ultra-luxury, Big Five safari and rewilding just outside Cape Town.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kuganha has opened in South Africa’s Western Cape, pioneering a new category of luxury wellness safari within a 10,000-hectare rewilded Big Five conservancy, less than 2.5 hours from Cape Town.
Kuganha features only 10 private tented suites,
Paddington Tucker showcasing destination Cape Town to Romanian trade in Bucharest
Johan van Schalkwyk (Aquila Collection) and the Travel Advance team in Bucharest, Romania
Aquila Collection and Air France-KLM target Romania and Slovakia with private-sector investment to grow Cape Town tourism demand.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, August 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Aquila Collection and Air France-KLM are investing in the development of new European source markets,
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has hailed the successful hosting of the 46th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government and its associated programmes as a vote of confidence in the province’s infrastructure, security capabilities and hospitality sector.
The summit concluded on Monday, 17 August,
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong will participate in the 7th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation, where South Africa will seek to strengthen cooperation with China and other African countries in broadcasting, audio-visual services, digital transformation, content innovation, artificial intelligence and emerging media technologies.
The forum, hosted by China’s National Radio and
Residents of Mzamomhle and the Quenera Lagoon area in the Eastern Cape, are set to benefit from improved mobility and safer travel as work progresses on the long-awaited upgrade of the Quenera Lagoon Access Road.
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM)
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has stressed the need for communities to receive basic services timeously and efficiently, saying delays undermine public confidence in government and compromise people’s dignity.
Ntuli was speaking during the National Council of
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has announced the appointment of new independent expert members to its Board’s Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and Information Technology Governance Committee (ITGC) in a move to strengthen institutional governance, accountability and digital innovation.
According to the NHLS, the newly appointed members bring extensive expertise in digital
By David Jacobs
For many South Africans, managing money has become a daily balancing act. Rising living costs, household debt, limited disposable income and unexpected expenses can place significant pressure on families and make it increasingly difficult to plan for the future. The scale of household debt pressures in South Africa is a particular cause for concern.
According to the National Credit Regulator (NCR), more than 10.5 million credit-active
South Africa will place infrastructure development at the centre of its year-long Chairship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with SADC Chairperson, President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling for faster implementation of regional corridors, railways, ports, roads, energy and water projects.
Closing the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in
The cost of repairs to infrastructure damaged by floods earlier this year in the Kruger National Park is estimated to reach R950 million.
Heavy rains and severe flooding in January 2026 caused
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Musa Nene and Malijeng Ngqaleni as Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC), respectively.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Presidency said the appointments are in terms of section 221
Government has proposed a set of measures aimed at reducing the high cost of electricity while ensuring that tariffs remain cost-reflective and that vulnerable households and strategic economic sectors are protected.
The measures are reflected in South Africa’s Revised
The KwaZulu-Natal Treasury has called for a meeting involving all key stakeholders, including national and provincial authorities, regulators and Ithala representatives, to address outstanding issues, clarify the way forward and explore measures to preserve the value that remains within Ithala Bank.
This comes after reports that the Prudential Authority
South African Local Government Association (SALGA) President Bheke Stofile says the Integrated Development Planning (IDP) must be more than compliance checklists, but a living document that link community priorities to budgets, strengthen service delivery and position municipalities as investment hubs.
"The IDP must become a living economic contract
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s massive infrastructure investment programme must be used as a catalyst to rebuild the country’s industrial base, expand manufacturing capacity, develop skills and create jobs.
Addressing the Steel and Engineering Industries
Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has handed over some 197 housing units to beneficiaries at the Jabulani Parcel K Mega Project in Soweto.
The 197 homes are part of a project which will see the construction of 704 units.
The department said the project forms part of efforts
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JustMarkets analysis highlights factors that may shape EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/JPY around the 15-16 September FOMC meeting.
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Federal Open Market Committee is scheduled to meet on 15-16 September 2026, according to the Federal Reserve calendar. The meeting is due to conclude with a policy announcement and
South Africa has assumed the Chairpersonship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers with a commitment to advance peace and security, accelerate regional industrialisation, strengthen infrastructure connectivity and invest in the region’s human capital.
International Relations and Cooperation Minister
South Africa has outlined its main priorities for its Chairpersonship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with a strong emphasis on driving economic growth and job creation, while strengthening peace and regional stability.
International Relations and Cooperation Minister
South Africa has taken a major step towards transforming the way international travellers enter the country with the official launch of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) -- a digital system President Cyril Ramaphosa says will make travel easier, faster and more predictable, while strengthening border security.
Launching the system at OR Tambo International
South Africa is preparing to welcome leaders, ministers, diplomats and other delegates from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to Durban, with authorities calling on residents to showcase the warmth and hospitality for which the country is known.
The city is set to host the 46th Ordinary SADC
The 46th Ordinary SADC Summit is expected to take place under what the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has described as a comprehensive, intelligence-led security plan.
NATJOINTS chairperson Lieutenant General Tebello
Women entrepreneurs who exhibited at the inaugural EmpowerHer Market Trade Fair say the initiative has delivered more than just visibility, creating tangible business opportunities, boosting sales and connecting small enterprises directly with customers.
Launched at the Durban Olive Convention Centre on 1 August,
