Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Deputy Minister Morolong to lead an engagement with KZN province

The Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong will on Wednesday lead a delegation from the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) during an engagement with the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Executive Council.

The engagement will focus on the coordination of

Government rolls out Milestones of Freedom campaign to provinces

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has begun rolling out the Milestones of Freedom campaign to provinces, following its national launch by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 18 June 2026.

The campaign seeks to promote social cohesion,

Government reaffirms gender equality commitment at Portraits of Power exhibition

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has reaffirmed government’s commitment to advancing gender equality and honouring women’s legacies at the inaugural Portraits of Power exhibition, which pays tribute to Charlotte Mannya Maxeke’s enduring contribution to women’s leadership and social justice.

“In South Africa, we remain firmly committed to

Home Affairs launches online service to locate nearest participating bank branch

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, on Monday launched a new online service that makes it easier for South Africans to find their nearest participating bank branch to apply for a Smart ID Card.

Available at myhomeaffairsonline.dha.gov.za, the

Violence against women cannot be tolerated - Boshielo

 

Police Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo says gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) cannot and must not be allowed to persist.

“Gender-based violence and femicide remain rampant issues that continue to plague our communities creating an environment of fear and insecurity,” Boshielo said.

Speaking in Ivory Park in Tembisa during a GBVF

New King Nyabela Hospital offers suit of health care services

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the new King Nyabela Hospital – fulfilling government’s commitment to universal health coverage for all.

With some 87% of people completely reliant on public healthcare in Mpumalanga, the 220-bed hospital goes a long way in serving the 240 000

Minister Gayton McKenzie clarifies funding framework of sport in South Africa

 In the interests of sport governance and healthy public education, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has issued this reminder of how government funding of both local and international sporting events operates.

 
There have been numerous media reports and increasingly vitriolic public opinion largely