{"id":340,"date":"2019-07-17T11:52:08","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T09:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/?page_id=340"},"modified":"2022-09-28T11:02:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T09:02:00","slug":"latest-news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/latest-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest News"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"td_uid_1_69d5cd384199e\" class=\"tdc-zone\"><div class=\"tdc_zone td_uid_1_69d5cd38419ad_rand  wpb_row td-pb-row\"  >\r\n<style scoped>\r\n\r\n\/* custom css *\/\r\n.td_uid_1_69d5cd38419ad_rand {\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\r\n<\/style><div id=\"td_uid_2_69d5cd384215a\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row td_uid_2_69d5cd3842164_rand  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\r\n<style scoped>\r\n\r\n\/* custom css *\/\r\n.td_uid_2_69d5cd3842164_rand {\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\r\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column 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class=\"td_block_inner\">\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-row\">\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/12\/govt-takes-initiative-to-strengthen-access-to-justice-closer-to-marginalised-groups-in-zululand-district\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"Govt takes initiative to strengthen access to justice closer to marginalised groups in Zululand District.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"Govt takes initiative to strengthen access to justice closer to marginalised groups in Zululand District.\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Minister-in-KZN-back-to-school-campaign--300x160.jpg\"  width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/12\/govt-takes-initiative-to-strengthen-access-to-justice-closer-to-marginalised-groups-in-zululand-district\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Govt takes initiative to strengthen access to justice closer to marginalised groups in Zululand District.\">Govt takes initiative to strengthen access to justice closer to marginalised...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/author\/gabara\/\">Nthambeleni Gabara<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-03-12T06:42:49+00:00\" >March 12, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/03\/12\/govt-takes-initiative-to-strengthen-access-to-justice-closer-to-marginalised-groups-in-zululand-district\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nThe Department of Public Service and Administration in partnership with Legal Aid South Africa will roll-out an initiative aimed at strengthening equal...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/02\/20\/minister-buthelezi-represents-president-ramaphosa-at-the-high-level-aprm-and-afcta-meetings-of-the-margins-of-the-39th-ordinary-session-of-the-assembly-of-the-african-union-in-addis-ababa-ethiopia-on\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"South Africa Participates in APRM Summit and AfCFTA Implementation Talks in Addis Ababa\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"South Africa Participates in APRM Summit and AfCFTA Implementation Talks in Addis Ababa\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Minister-in-Ethiopia-300x160.jpg\"  width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/02\/20\/minister-buthelezi-represents-president-ramaphosa-at-the-high-level-aprm-and-afcta-meetings-of-the-margins-of-the-39th-ordinary-session-of-the-assembly-of-the-african-union-in-addis-ababa-ethiopia-on\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"South Africa Participates in APRM Summit and AfCFTA Implementation Talks in Addis Ababa\">South Africa Participates in APRM Summit and AfCFTA Implementation Talks in...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/author\/nonku\/\">Nonkululeko Msibi<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-20T12:29:30+00:00\" >February 20, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/02\/20\/minister-buthelezi-represents-president-ramaphosa-at-the-high-level-aprm-and-afcta-meetings-of-the-margins-of-the-39th-ordinary-session-of-the-assembly-of-the-african-union-in-addis-ababa-ethiopia-on\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nAddis Ababa, Ethiopia - On behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister for the Public Service and Administration, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, represented South...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/02\/17\/somalia-joins-african-peer-review-mechanism\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"Somalia joins African Peer Review Mechanism\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"Somalia joins African Peer Review Mechanism\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Picture1-300x160.jpg\"  width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/02\/17\/somalia-joins-african-peer-review-mechanism\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Somalia joins African Peer Review Mechanism\">Somalia joins African Peer Review Mechanism<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/author\/gabara\/\">Nthambeleni Gabara<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-02-17T19:31:37+00:00\" >February 17, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/02\/17\/somalia-joins-african-peer-review-mechanism\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nThe African Union (AU) member states who voluntarily acceded to the continent\u2019s self-monitoring mechanism-the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) expanded its membership...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 --><\/div><!--.\/row-fluid-->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-row\">\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/27\/aprm-reacts-on-afreximbanks-termination-of-its-rating-agreement-with-fitch-ratings\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"APRM reacts on Afreximbank\u2019s termination of its Rating Agreement with Fitch Ratings\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"APRM reacts on Afreximbank\u2019s termination of its Rating Agreement with Fitch Ratings\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dr-Nkhalamba--300x160.jpg\"  width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/27\/aprm-reacts-on-afreximbanks-termination-of-its-rating-agreement-with-fitch-ratings\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"APRM reacts on Afreximbank\u2019s termination of its Rating Agreement with Fitch Ratings\">APRM reacts on Afreximbank\u2019s termination of its Rating Agreement with Fitch...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/author\/gabara\/\">Nthambeleni Gabara<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-01-27T10:19:04+00:00\" >January 27, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/27\/aprm-reacts-on-afreximbanks-termination-of-its-rating-agreement-with-fitch-ratings\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nThe African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has noted the decision by the African Export\u2013Import Bank (Afreximbank) to terminate its contractual relationship with...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/27\/minister-inkosi-buthelezi-takes-back-to-school-initiative-to-enaleni-high\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"Minister Inkosi Buthelezi takes Back-to-School Initiative to Enaleni High\u00a0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"Minister Inkosi Buthelezi takes Back-to-School Initiative to Enaleni High\u00a0\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Minister-in-KZN-back-to-school-campaign--300x160.jpg\"  width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/27\/minister-inkosi-buthelezi-takes-back-to-school-initiative-to-enaleni-high\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Minister Inkosi Buthelezi takes Back-to-School Initiative to Enaleni High\u00a0\">Minister Inkosi Buthelezi takes Back-to-School Initiative to Enaleni High\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/author\/gabara\/\">Nthambeleni Gabara<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-01-27T09:51:30+00:00\" >January 27, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/27\/minister-inkosi-buthelezi-takes-back-to-school-initiative-to-enaleni-high\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nPublic Service and Administration Minister, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, is this morning, Tuesday, January 27, 2027, visiting Enaleni High School in Umlazi township,...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/15\/public-sector-integrity-on-the-rise-as-lifestyle-audit-compliance-hits-93\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"Public Sector Integrity on the Rise as Lifestyle Audit Compliance Hits 93%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"Public Sector Integrity on the Rise as Lifestyle Audit Compliance Hits 93%\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Minister-Inkosi-Buthelezi-300x160.jpg\"  width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/15\/public-sector-integrity-on-the-rise-as-lifestyle-audit-compliance-hits-93\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Public Sector Integrity on the Rise as Lifestyle Audit Compliance Hits 93%\">Public Sector Integrity on the Rise as Lifestyle Audit Compliance Hits...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/author\/sakhid\/\">Sakhi Dlala<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-01-15T14:04:00+00:00\" >January 15, 2026<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2026\/01\/15\/public-sector-integrity-on-the-rise-as-lifestyle-audit-compliance-hits-93\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nPRETORIA \u2013 The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) has reported a significant surge in lifestyle audit compliance, reaching 93% across...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 --><\/div><!--.\/row-fluid-->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-row\">\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2025\/12\/12\/let-there-be-no-sudden-flashes-of-domestic-violence-during-the-festive-season-dm-kekana\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"Let there be no sudden flashes of domestic violence during the festive season-DM Kekana\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"Let there be no sudden flashes of domestic violence during the festive season-DM Kekana\" data-type=\"image_tag\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Deputy-Minister-Kekana-Budget-1-1-300x160.jpg\"  width=\"300\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><\/div>                            <\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2025\/12\/12\/let-there-be-no-sudden-flashes-of-domestic-violence-during-the-festive-season-dm-kekana\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" title=\"Let there be no sudden flashes of domestic violence during the festive season-DM Kekana\">Let there be no sudden flashes of domestic violence during the...<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"meta-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"td-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/author\/gabara\/\">Nthambeleni Gabara<\/a> <span>-<\/span> <\/span>                <span class=\"td-post-date\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2025-12-12T13:29:21+00:00\" >December 12, 2025<\/time><\/span>                <div class=\"td-module-comments\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2025\/12\/12\/let-there-be-no-sudden-flashes-of-domestic-violence-during-the-festive-season-dm-kekana\/#respond\">0<\/a><\/div>            <\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"td-excerpt\">\r\n                \nPublic Service and Administration Deputy Minister, Ms Pinky Kekana urged South Africans not to turn a blind eye to domestic violence directed...            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            \r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \n\t<\/div> <!-- .\/td-block-span4 -->\n\n\t<div class=\"td-block-span4\">\n\r\n        <div class=\"td_module_2 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\r\n            <div class=\"td-module-image\">\r\n                <div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpsa.gov.za\/thepublicservant\/2025\/12\/11\/dpsa-acting-dg-willie-vukela-heads-of-south-africas-delegation-at-44th-aapam-roundtable\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"td-image-wrap\" title=\"DPSA Acting DG Willie Vukela Heads of South Africa\u2019s Delegation at 44th AAPAM Roundtable\u00a0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" title=\"DPSA Acting DG Willie Vukela Heads of South 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