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South Africa strengthens FMD response with Argentina partnership

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has concluded a high-level working visit to Argentina, securing key agreements aimed at strengthening South Africa’s response to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and safeguarding the future of the livestock sector.

At the centre of the visit was a Ministerial engagement...

Call for soccer fans to enter competition to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup live

South African soccer fans have been handed a golden opportunity to turn their passion into a passport, with a new competition offering a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Through this competition, 20 passionate South African supporters will be selected to travel to either t...

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality unveils R16m safety fleet

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has unveiled a new safety and security fleet valued at R16.1 million, aimed at strengthening crime prevention, emergency response, and disaster management across the metro.

The launch, led by Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe and Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Safe...

President Ramaphosa convenes extended PCC to tackle water crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday convene an Extended Presidential Coordinating Council (PCC) meeting in Boksburg, Gauteng, with a sharp focus on addressing South Africa’s ongoing water crisis. 

The high-level meeting, scheduled to take place at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference...

SA tourism surges past 3 million travellers in March as holidaymakers drive growth

South Africa’s tourism sector continues to gather momentum, with more than three million travellers moving through the country in March 2026, as holiday travel remained the dominant reason for visits.

New figures released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) show that 3 037 756 travel...