South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Residents Urged to Prepare for Heavy Rain

The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has placed disaster management teams on high alert following a weather… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Delivers 203 New Year Babies

Gauteng public healthcare facilities delivered 203 New Year babies on Wednesday. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Synchronises Koeberg's Unit 2 to the Grid

Eskom has successfully synchronised Unit 2 of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in Cape Town, to the national grid. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Nzimande Visits the Late Professor Sibusiso Bengu's Family

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, is today visiting the family of Professor Sibusiso Bengu to offer his condolences. Read more »

South Africa: President Mourns Passing of Former Minister of Education

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Professor Sibusiso Bengu, the democratic South Africa's first Minister of Education, who has passed away… Read more »

South Africa: 2025 a Year of 'Great Hope' - President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to rally together for a better future for all in the New Year. Read more »

South Africa: Govt Assists Families Who Lost Homes in Cape Town Fires

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has handed over building materials to households affected by the recent fires in the City of Cape Town. Read more »

South Africa: Thousands Expected At Cape Town Waterfront for New Year Celebrations

The City of Cape Town says it expects some 35 000 people to make their way to Waterfront in Cape Town for the New Year's Eve fireworks celebration tonight. Read more »

South Africa: Petrol, Diesel Prices to Increase

Holidaymakers will have to dig deeper into their pockets as they make their way back home following the announcement that all grades of petrol and diesel are expected to increase… Read more »

South Africa: Condolences for Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described former United States of America President Jimmy Carter as a compassionate leader and a champion of human rights following his passing at the… Read more »

South Africa: No Load Shedding Implemented for Nine Months

Eskom has now reached more than nine months without having to implement load shedding. Read more »

South Africa: Simelane to Visit Communities Affected By Cape Town Fires

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane will today oversee the delivery of building materials to communities affected by fires in Cape Town. Read more »

South Africa: Illegal Miners Voluntarily Emerge From Stilfontein Mine Shafts

Government says a number of illegal miners, known as Zama Zamas, have voluntarily emerged from the disused mine shafts in Stilfontein, indicating that these individuals have the… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Sends Special Envoy to Mozambique

The South African government says it remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens and upholding regional stability, amid protests in Mozambique. Read more »

South Africa: Emergency Meeting in Eastern Cape Following Tragic Death of 20 Initiates

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa will today lead an emergency ministerial meeting in the Eastern Cape, amid a high number of… Read more »

South Africa: Concern Over Increase in Violent Crime in KZN

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has expressed deep concern over the increase in fatal violent crimes reported in the province during the festive season. Read more »

South Africa: Beach Tagging Programme Reunites Lost Children With Their Families

The City of Cape Town's Identikidz programme tagged 25 770 children over the public holidays, reuniting 169 lost children with their families. Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Urges Collective Responsibility to Save Lives On the Roads

Western Cape Mobility MEC, Isaac Sileku, has expressed deep concern about road fatalities during this festive season, emphasising the urgent need for enhanced road safety measures. Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Premier Welcomes Arrest of a 28-Year-Old for Statutory Rape

The Limpopo Provincial Government has praised the quick action of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Seshego, which resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old man for… Read more »

South Africa: Public Health Facilities Deliver Over 1360 Christmas Babies

The Department of Health has announced that over 1 360 babies were safely delivered at public health facilities across the country on Christmas Day. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Premier to Visit Eldorado Park

Acting Gauteng Premier Lebogang Maile will visit Eldorado Park on Saturday following the murder of a female traffic warden. Read more »

South Africa: Commission to Probe Access to Capital for Low - and Middle-Income Countries

A Cost of Capital Commission which will investigate issues that impair the ability of low- and middle-income countries to access affordable capital is set to be launched under… Read more »

South Africa: Work Continues At Bishop Lavis Court Despite Damage

Operations at the Bishop Lavis Magistrates' Court have been able to continue despite protest action over the past weekend which left parts of the court building damaged. Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Wishes Nation a Safe Festive Season

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged all road users to adhere to the rules of the road as holiday makers travel around the country, to ensure a safe festive season. Read more »

South Africa: Taxi and Bus Owners Urged to Improve Road Safety

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on public transport operators and the freight industry to step up efforts to reduce road crashes and fatalities this… Read more »