May 24
South Africa: Bringing Govt Services Closer to Communities
Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong will launch the Loeriesfontein Thusong Service Centre in the Hantam Local Municipality in the Northern Cape on Friday. Read more »
May 23
South Africa: Trailblazer and Legal Icon, Retired Justice Yvonne Mokgoro Laid to Rest
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the late retired Justice of the Constitutional Court, Yvonne Mokgoro, as "a champion of human rights, an outstanding jurist and an icon of… Read more »
South Africa: 21 Former MK Freedom Fighters Honoured
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has officially handed over headstones to 21 affected families of fallen former Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) operatives who died between 1986 and 1990. Read more »
May 22
South Africa: CoGTA Minister Welcomes Introduction of Coalition Bill
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Thembi Nkadimeng, has welcomed the introduction of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment… Read more »
May 21
South Africa: Nzimande Opens First-Ever Nuclear Medicine Research Facility in Pretoria
The Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI) facility - the continent's first nuclear medicine research facility, which features a cyclotron for producing isotopes used in… Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile Thanks South Africans Living Abroad for Casting Their Votes
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed gratitude to all South Africans living abroad who turned out at voting stations to cast their ballots over the weekend. Read more »
South Africa: Multi-Skills Development Centre to Benefit Kwaswayimane Community
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, has officially launched a multi-skills development centre to benefit the community of KwaSwayimane in… Read more »
South Africa: Fake News Destroys Democracy
As South Africa draws closer to the seventh democratic elections, Media Monitoring Africa has warned that the increase of misinformation and disinformation on social media poses a… Read more »
South Africa: Boreholes to Help Secure Water in Rural Areas of Makhado
The installation of water boreholes will offer relief for rural communities in the Makhado Municipality in Limpopo who have been struggling with water issues for many years. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa, EU Council President Hold Bilateral Call
President Cyril Ramaphosa has held a bilateral telephone conversation with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Welcomes ICC Arrest Warrants Application
Government has welcomed the decision by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Kahn KC, on the application for arrest warrants that include Israeli Prime… Read more »
May 20
South Africa: Pandor Mourns Iran's Foreign Minister After Helicopter Crash
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has offered her condolences to the government and people of Iran following the passing of Foreign Minister… Read more »
South Africa: Hard Work At Eskom Keeps the Lights On
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the current improved electricity performance in South Africa is in large part thanks to the hard work of… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Govt Sends Condolences to Families of Ballito Wall Collapse
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has sent condolences to the families of four construction workers who died during the tragic Ballito wall collapse on Saturday. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for the People of Iran Following Air Disaster
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the South African people and government, extended his condolences to the people of Iran following the death of President Ayatollah… Read more »
May 17
South Africa: Safeguarding the Future
As the country celebrates 30 years of freedom and democracy, the Department of Social Development will launch the country's Child Protection Week on Sunday, 19 May 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Voting Outside South Africa Begins
Today is the first of two days South African citizens abroad can cast their vote in the National and Provincial Elections 2024. Read more »
May 16
South Africa: Government Commits to Support Families of Collapsed George Building
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the families of the deceased and injured workers who were trapped inside the collapsed building in George, that government will do everything… Read more »
South Africa: Special Votes to Take Place On 27 and 28 May
Electoral Commission (IEC) Chief Electoral Officer, Sy Mamabolo, has reminded the electorate that special votes will take place on 27 and 28 May, ahead of the main voting day on 29… Read more »
May 15
South Africa: IEC Ready for Voting Outside the Country
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has outlined the process for voting outside the country, allaying the fears of those who are unfamiliar with the procedures for voting in an overseas… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Supports Caster Semenya in Legal Battle
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has expressed that it stands in solidarity, with unwavering commitment, to seek justice for Caster Mokgadi Semenya as she is back… Read more »
South Africa: 400 Junior Border Guards to Be Deployed to Country's Ports of Entry
The Border Management Authority (BMA) will on Thursday host a pass out parade for 400 new recruits who have completed their training at the South African Police Training College in… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Signs NHI Bill Into Law
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of the National Health Insurance (NHI) in providing equal access to healthcare services and addressing inequalities. Read more »
May 14
South Africa: Inquests Re-Opened Into Luthuli, Mxenge and Mantyi Apartheid Era Deaths
Inquests into the deaths of prominent anti-apartheid activists Chief Albert Luthuli and Mlungisi Griffiths Mxenge and civic leader Booi Mantyi have been re-opened by Minister of… Read more »
May 15
South Africa: Guidance Note Aims to Protect Personal Information of Voters
The Information Regulator (South Africa) has launched a guidance note to guide how political parties and independent candidates use the personal information of voters for… Read more »