
Government pushes to boost R&D spending as Innovation Week kicks off in Johannesburg
Deputy Minister Gina calls for increased R&D investment and better coordination at SA Innovation Week, warning of funding gaps and a growing skills mismatch.
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Deputy Minister Gina calls for increased R&D investment and better coordination at SA Innovation Week, warning of funding gaps and a growing skills mismatch.

Government introduces stricter measures after provinces and metros returned millions in unspent housing grants during the 2024/25 financial year.

Eastern Cape police conducted unannounced station visits across the Nelson Mandela Metro to assess service delivery and encourage adherence to Batho Pele principles.

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane says 3.4 million households are registered for housing aid, with the national backlog estimated at up to 2.4 million units.

SAWS has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for five provinces, with flooding, strong winds and hail expected to cause widespread damage on Wednesday.

Home Affairs launches the MEETS visa scheme to fast-track bulk visa processing for international events hosted in South Africa, aiming to boost tourism and economic growth.

Johannesburg emergency services and the Department of Basic Education have warned of the deadly risks posed by a social media trend in which young people inhale fire extinguisher contents.

Joe Gqabi District Commissioner Major General Vellem hosted a soup kitchen at Johanna Maria Community Park, feeding vulnerable children and homeless residents.

Joe Gqabi District police hosted a soup kitchen at Johanna Maria Community Park in Maletswai, feeding vulnerable children and homeless people while sharing safety tips.

Home Affairs launches the MEETS digital platform to fast-track group visa processing for international events, positioning SA as a top global destination.

Northern Cape leadership convened the quarterly Women's Network and Men for Change meeting in Kimberley to discuss gender transformation and service delivery improvements.

President Ramaphosa will hand over title deeds restoring more than 17 000 hectares to four dispossessed communities at a ceremony in uMzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal.