January 10
South Africa: President Emphasises Importance of Human Rights
With South Africa heading to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza, President Cyril Ramaphosa… Read more »
South Africa: Several Mpumalanga Farm Owners Issued With Contravention and Prohibition Notices for Violating Laws
The exploitation and ill treatment of workers, as well as disregard of South Africa's labour laws, continues unabated in some of the agricultural sectors in Mpumalanga. Read more »
Africa: Minister Lamola to Lead South Africa's Delegation to the Hague
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola will lead South Africa's delegation to the Peace Palace, which houses the United Nations International Court of Justice,… Read more »
January 08
South Africa: Drugs Seized At OR Tambo Airport
Customs officers of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have seized 23kg of narcotics disguised as moulded artwork with an estimated street value of R37 million at the cargo… Read more »
December 27, 2023
South Africa: Five Nabbed for Illegal Mining in Limpopo
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has urged members of the public to report illegal mining activities after five undocumented foreign nationals were arrested in Limpopo. Read more »
South Africa: Tourism Monitors Deployed to Table Mountain
The deployment of 40 tourism monitors at the Table Mountain National Park has been welcomed by the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille. Read more »
December 19, 2023
South Africa: Anti-Corruption Forum Welcomes SAPS Progress Against Construction Mafia
The Infrastructure Built Anti-Corruption Forum (IBACF) has welcomed the progress made by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies on the progress… Read more »
December 18, 2023
South Africa: N West Premier Condemns Fatal Shooting of Nine People in Rustenburg
North West Premier Kaobitsa Bushy Maape has condemned the fatal shooting of nine people on Saturday at Popo Molefe informal settlement, near Rustenburg, in the North West. Read more »
December 06, 2023
South Africa: Parliament Passes Key Bills
The National Assembly on Tuesday passed several Bills, including the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Bill, the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech… Read more »
December 05, 2023
South Africa: IEC Welcomes Constitutional Court Judgement
The Electoral Commission has welcomed Monday's judgement by the Constitutional Court in relation to the challenges to the Electoral Amendment Act. Read more »
South Africa: No Sensitive Information Taken During NPA Offices Break in
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has moved to assure the country that no sensitive information, dockets or files were taken during a break in at the Director of Public… Read more »
December 03, 2023
South Africa: Sting Operation Prevents Trafficking of 443 Children
A joint sting operation between the Border Management Authority (BMA), Home Affairs and the South African Police Service has stopped more than 40 buses travelling into South Africa… Read more »
December 01, 2023
South Africa: National Strategic Plan On GBVF Must Be Prioritised - Cabinet
Cabinet has reaffirmed the need to prioritise the implementation of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) of dealing with the second pandemic of gender-based violence and femicide. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Supports Competition Commission's Rand Manipulation Probe
Cabinet on Thursday said it will back the Competition Commission's rand manipulation investigation. Read more »
November 30, 2023
South Africa: Call to End Discrimination Against People With Albinism
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has joined the National Albinism Task Force of South Africa (NATF) in calling for the end of discrimination, hostility… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Makes Progress in Addressing Anti-Money Laundering Systems - National Treasury
South Africa has made progress in addressing the 20 technical compliance difficulties in its anti-money laundering system. Read more »
November 22, 2023
South Africa: Prosecuting Authority Determined to Re-Enrol Eskom Corruption Matter
The National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate (ID) says it is confident that the Eskom Kusile R2.2 billion tender matter related to former Eskom interim CEO… Read more »
November 21, 2023
South Africa: Asset Forfeiture Unit Scores R1.5bn Seizure Order
The National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit, in collaboration with a special illegal mining unit in the South African Police Service, has obtained a provisional… Read more »
November 20, 2023
South Africa: IEC Briefs On Outcome of First Voter Registration Weekend
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it will later today provide details on the outcome of the first voter registration weekend which took place on Saturday, 18 and… Read more »
November 16, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Taking Steps to Lay Formal Complaint With ICC Against 'War Crimes' By Israel
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated South Africa's position on the conflict in the Middle East, revealing that the country has taken steps towards laying a formal complaint… Read more »
November 15, 2023
South Africa: State Security Agency Head Resigns
State Security Agency (SSA) Director-General, Ambassador Thembisile Cheryl Majola, has resigned, the Presidency announced on Wednesday. Read more »
November 09, 2023
South Africa: Battle Against Illegal Mining Receives a Boost
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the employment of 3 300 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for service in cooperation with the South African… Read more »
November 07, 2023
South Africa: Transport Minister Safe After Robbery Incident
The Department of Transport has confirmed reports of an unfortunate incident involving Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga between the N3 Vosloorus and Heidelberg. Read more »
South Africa: Two Appear in Court for Phala Phala Farm Theft
Two people have appeared in the Bela-Bela Magistrates' Court on charges related to the Phala Phala farm robbery. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints Judges to High Court Divisions
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Judges to the Supreme Court of Appeal, the Gauteng Division of the High Court and the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court. Read more »