# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the new electronic travel authorisation system will boost tourism, trade and investment by making travel to South Africa faster and easier. Speaking at the launch of the digital system at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng, Ramaphosa said eligible travellers will be able to apply online before arriving in the […]
# Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber says the new electronic travel authorisation system will make travel easier while improving border security. Speaking at the launch of the digital system in Gauteng, Schreiber said the digital platform uses biometric technology and automated risk checks to process travel applications within 24 hours. He stated the system has […]
# The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme is calling for stronger cooperation between the government, schools, universities and businesses to address the shortage of engineers and information technology professionals. The organisation says South Africa needs better career guidance, student support and funding to help more young people qualify for scarce-skills careers. It added that building […]
# The DA says the national rollout of police body-worn cameras has stalled after acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia confirmed there is no timeline for their introduction. In a written parliamentary reply, Cachalia said the project is still in the procurement phase, and a rollout plan will only be finalised once a service provider is […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the new electronic travel authorisation system has initially been introduced in four key markets, China, India, Indonesia and Mexico. In his keynote address at the launch of the digital system at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng, Ramaphosa said the system will be expanded to more countries over time as […]
# The ANC says it will take tougher action against corruption and poor governance in municipalities as part of its 2026 local government elections manifesto. Briefing the media, the party’s Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams said the ANC also plans to tighten oversight, prevent officials dismissed for misconduct from moving between municipalities, and improve service delivery through more […]
# The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure says anyone attempting to disrupt this weekend’s Southern African Development Community summit in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, will be arrested. The warning follows plans by the anti-illegal migration group March and March to protest during the 46th SADC summit, which will be held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International […]
# The ANC says its 2026 local government elections manifesto will focus on fixing municipal failures by strengthening governance, improving service delivery and restoring public confidence. Following a review of its 2021 manifesto, the party acknowledged ongoing challenges, including ageing infrastructure, financial pressures and inconsistent municipal performance. The ANC’s Fébé Potgieter-Gqubule told the media the […]
# Rise Mzansi says the rising unemployment rate shows that the government needs a new approach to the economy. Following the latest labour force survey showing unemployment at 33.6-percent, the party calls for urgent reforms to local government, as well as improvements to water, energy and transport infrastructure to support economic growth and job creation. […]
