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✅ 200,000+ young people employed since 2021 through YES – a business-government partnership creating real work opportunities. #YouthEmployment #YES #GovZAUpdates

South Africa is accelerating toward its 40% clean energy target by 2030. Major multi-site wind and solar projects have reached financial close - modernising our grid and creating a blueprint for a resilient, low-carbon economy. Learn More: sainvestmentconference.co.za #SAIC2026

#MEDIASTATEMENT Government Reassures South Africans of Stable Fuel Supply Amid Global Energy Uncertainty

Happening today! President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the News24 On the Record Summit in Cape Town. 📍 CTICC 📅 19–20 March 2026 🎯 Theme: 5 million jobs in 10 years #GovZAUpdates #OnTheRecordSummit #Jobs #PresidentRamaphosa

More than 3.5 million indigent households now receive free basic services — ensuring dignity and support for our most vulnerable families. 🇿🇦 #GovZAUpdates #FreeBasicServices #HumanRightsMonth

Peace and security allocations. ⬇️ #GovZAUpdates #ANationThatWorksForAll 🇿🇦

#DIDYOUKNOW Billions recovered so far? 🔹 SIU: R2.89 billion 🔹 AFU: R8.142 billion 🔹 Total: R11.047 billion recovered Dirty money, reclaimed. 💸 #MadlangaCommission #Anticorruption #AssetRecovery #GovZAUpdates

Government assures citizens that the country’s fuel supply remains stable in the immediate term, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. #GovZAUpdates

As we launch #SAIC2026, Minister Parks Tau highlighted the country’s growing investment momentum driven by pro-growth reforms, improvements in energy and logistics, and over R600 billion invested in new factories, mines and industrial facilities. #GovZAupdates

📍Day 2 | Kroonstad, Free State💉🐄 The Portfolio Committee on Agriculture continues its oversight visit to the Fezile Dabi District Municipality. Today, the focus shifts to Kroonstad, where the committee is engaging farmers and stakeholders on Foot and mouth disease (FMD) as part of ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak and support affected farmers. Parliamentary oversight plays a critical role in ensuring that government interventions are effective, that the challenges faced by farmers are heard, and that coordinated responses are strengthened to protect the livestock sector and national food security. ☎️ FMD Control Centre (Toll-Free) 0860 246 640 #StopFMD #VaccinateAgainstFMD #GovZAUpdates @GCISMedia #ANationThatWorksForAll @GovernmentZA

Issued by Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) 18 March 2026

Government will continue to monitor price developments closely and remains committed to implementing measures that support economic stability, protect consumers, and promote inclusive growth.

The lower inflation outcome was supported by several key factors, including a notable decline in fuel prices, which recorded a month-on-month decrease of 3,1% and contributed to a significant annual drop of 10,1% in the fuel index.

On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by a modest 0,4% in February 2026, reflecting contained price pressures across the economy.

MEDIA STATEMENT GOVERNMENT WELCOMES CONTINUED EASING OF CONSUMER INFLATION Government welcomes the further easing of the annual consumer price inflation to 3,0% in February 2026, down from 3,5% in January 2026, indicating sustained progress in stabilising prices.

🗞️📰 SARS steps up effort to disrupt illicit economy, draws red line against corruption and non-compliance with tax and customs law Read more: gov.za/news/media-sta… #GovZAUpdates

Government cautions learners against engaging in risky behaviour involving the inhalation or misuse of chemical fumes and other substances, including medicines and household products, and urges parents to remain vigilant about guide their children on these dangers. #GovZAUpdates