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President Cyril Ramaphosa Delivers His 2026 New Year Message

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…

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UPDATE ON PROGRESS REGARDING PLANNED RAND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE (DEC ‘2025 – JAN ‘2026)

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…

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Ramaphosa Arrives at Ncome Museum to Reaffirm Reconciliation for Future Generations

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…

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Minister Majodina to Lead South African Oversight Visit to Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II

Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms 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…

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NEW LIFESAVING MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY BOOSTS SERVICES AT  DR GEORGE MUKHARI ACADEMIC HOSPITAL 

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 …

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Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala Calls for Sustainable, Accountable Infrastructure Delivery

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…

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