Heritage Day will be celebrated across South Africa on Thursday, 24 September 2026, bringing together communities to honour the country’s diverse cultures, languages, traditions and shared history. The annual public holiday is observed nationwide and forms part of Heritage Month, which runs throughout September.
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South Africa will commemorate Heritage Month from 1 to 30 September 2026 under the official theme “Reimagine our heritage institutions for a new era.” The annual campaign encourages South Africans to celebrate the country’s diverse cultures, languages, traditions and shared history while recognising the role heritage institutions play in preserving the nation’s identity.
South Africa has recorded its strongest electricity system performance in almost a decade, according to Eskom, with the power utility reporting zero diesel use for two consecutive weeks, its lowest unplanned outages in eight years and 441 consecutive days without load shedding. The update was released on Monday, 3 August 2026, and reflects Eskom’s operational performance between 24 and 30 July. The improvements matter for households, businesses and industries across Gauteng because a more stable electricity supply reduces pressure on the national grid, lowers operating costs and improves energy security.
Registering to vote has become easier and more accessible for South Africans. The Electoral Commission of South Africa has confirmed…
Learn how to check your RDP housing status with various methods, including online portals, phone calls, SMS, email, and in-person visits.
South Africa is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) , system to move eligible international traveller applications from paper-based visa processes to a digital platform. The system is expected to allow qualifying visitors to apply online, receive an electronic outcome and have an approved authorisation linked to their passport before travelling.
With property remaining one of the biggest financial investments South Africans make, understanding how to qualify for a home loan is an important first step towards homeownership.
President Cyril Ramaphosa and Kenyan President William Ruto used a State Visit to Pretoria this week to reaffirm plans to deepen trade, tourism, investment and regional cooperation between South Africa and Kenya. During the visit, the two leaders signed six new agreements and highlighted growing collaboration in sectors ranging from tourism and transport to energy and digital innovation. The discussions matter for Gauteng because the province is South Africa’s economic hub and stands to benefit from increased trade, business partnerships, investment opportunities and tourism growth arising from closer ties between the two African economies.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent continental cooperation following the declaration of a new Ebola-related public health emergency involving the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The outbreak has already triggered international concern after confirmed cases of the Bundibugyo strain were detected in both countries, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare the situation a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
South African motorists may soon face another sharp fuel price increase, with early forecasts showing petrol prices could rise by more than R2 per litre in June 2026. The projected increase comes just weeks after May’s major fuel hike and as National Treasury prepares to reduce temporary fuel levy relief introduced earlier this year.