South African Government News

The fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is gathering pace with the arrival of another batch of vaccines and the acceleration of provincial vaccinations. https://tinyurl.com/4ymxxwbx

The Department of Health has reassured South Africans that its plans to achieve more financial independence from external funding sources have been under development for some time. https://tinyurl.com/sx39zhm4

Plans in place to minimise impact of potential funding withdrawal The Department of Health has reassured South Africans that its plans to achieve more financial independence from external funding sources have been under development for some time.

| As South Africa prepares to elect local government leaders who will shape the future of municipalities and communities across the country, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has emphasised the importance of broad public participation in the electoral process.
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| With the deadline drawing near, National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have reminded the public to submit written comments on the 2026 draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill (2026 draft Rates Bill).
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| Thousands of South Africans are expected to head to voting stations across the country from 8am today as the Electoral Commission (IEC) launches its nationwide voter registration weekend, with young people firmly in its sights.
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| The Electoral Commission (IEC) in KwaZulu-Natal says it is fully prepared for the voter registration weekend scheduled for 20 and 21 June 2026, a key milestone in preparations for this year's Local Government Elections ( ).
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OPINION | As South Africa marks Youth Month, we are reminded that the defining challenge facing this generation is fundamentally different from what confronted the youth of 1976. While previous generations fought for political freedom, today's young people are engaged in a struggle for economic inclusion, opportunity and meaningful participation in the economy.
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Tourism: A gateway to youth economic empowerment and inclusive growth As South Africa marks Youth Month, we are reminded that the defining challenge facing this generation is fundamentally different from what confronted the youth of 1976. While previous generations fought for political freedom, today's young people are engaged in a struggle for economic inclusion, opp...

| A councillor at the Thulamela Local Municipality in Limpopo has been arrested on charges of corruption for the alleged attempted bribery of a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigator.
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Limpopo councillor arrested for alleged attempted bribery of SIU official A councillor at the Thulamela Local Municipality in Limpopo has been arrested on charges of corruption for the alleged attempted bribery of a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigator.

| The Department of Home Affairs will extend office hours across the country this weekend in support of the Electoral Commission of South Africa's Voter Registration Weekend.
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Home Affairs offices open nationwide this weekend to support voter registration The Department of Home Affairs will extend office hours across the country this weekend in support of the Electoral Commission of South Africa's Voter Registration Weekend.

| Government is committed to continue improving productivity across the manufacturing value chain and positioning South African manufacturers to access new regional and global markets, says the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Alexandra Abrahams.
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Government remains committed to improving manufacturing value chain Government is committed to continue improving productivity across the manufacturing value chain and positioning South African manufacturers to access new regional and global markets, says the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Alexandra Abrahams.