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The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Hon. Solly Malatsi has held a series of high-level engagements aimed at accelerating digital inclusion and strengthening South Africa’s digital transformation agenda. In one engagement, the Minister met with Net Nine Nine Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Albert Oosthuysen and the company’s executive team to discuss the expansion of affordable fibre connectivity in…
A significant step towards advancing inclusive education and youth empowerment is underway with the launch of the 1st Annual “The Rural” Career Expo: Careers in Accountancy and Other Fields. The initiative is led by the Baphiring Tribal Authority in partnership with The Princess & Friends Non-Profit Company (NPC) and aims to unlock opportunity, access and inspiration for rural learners. The…
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his 2026 New Year Message, reflecting on the challenges faced by many South Africans while reaffirming government’s commitment to addressing unemployment, poverty, crime and service delivery challenges. He highlighted encouraging progress in economic recovery, job creation, infrastructure investment, improved performance at state-owned enterprises, reduced load shedding and decisive action against corruption and crime. Emphasising unity, partnership…
Government acknowledges the significant hardship experienced by households, businesses and communities across Gauteng following the recent Rand Water infrastructure maintenance, which resulted in widespread water supply disruptions. We recognise that access to water is a basic human right and we empathise deeply with residents who have been affected, particularly vulnerable households and those in higher-lying areas. In response to the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived at the Ncome Museum in the Nquthu Local Municipality, situated within the uMzinyathi District of KwaZulu-Natal, where he was warmly welcomed ahead of the 2025 national commemoration programme. The historic site, rich with meaning and memory, provided a fitting backdrop for the occasion. Upon arrival, the President was received by the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr Thami…
The South African Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina arrived in Mokhotlong in Lesotho where a comprehensive briefing session was held ahead of a three-site oversight visit to Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. The site visits included the Polihali Dam Wall, the Transfer Tunnel and the Senqu Bridge. The Minister was accompanied by the Lesotho Minister…
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, alongside Deputy Minister of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Seiso Mohai as well as South Africa’s High Commissioner for Lesotho, Constance Sapasengwi will lead a South African delegation on an oversight visit to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II. The delegation will engage with Lesotho’s Minister of Natural Resources, Mr Mohlomi…
Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital (DGMAH) has taken a major leap in strengthening specialised healthcare services following the unveiling of advanced medical equipment by Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko. The upgrades include a new heart-lung machine, a revitalised angiography suite and a modern angiogram machine, all aimed at improving the hospital’s ability to diagnose and treat life-threatening …
Government is advancing its plans to establish the Office of the Engineer-General South Africa, an institutional step aimed at strengthening oversight and improving the quality of infrastructure delivery nationwide. Addressing the 15th Annual South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) International Research Conference in Cape Town, Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala echoed the sector’s…
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will increase water outflows at both the Vaal and Bloemhof Dams to 60 cubic metres per second (m³/s) from 12 pm today, in line with its flood management plan. This follows this morning’s high storage levels with the Vaal Dam at 102.78% and the Bloemhof Dam at 98.32%. Outflows at the Vaal Dam…