South Africa: President Welcomes Release of Preliminary Election Results in Mozambique

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the release of the preliminary results of the general elections in Mozambique by the National Electoral Commission (CNE). Read more »

South Africa: Food Poisoning Incidents Not Related to School Nutrition Programme

The Department of Basic Education says it is concerned at the increasing reports of food poisoning involving children of school-going age. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Central Hospitals Operating Beyond Capacity to Treat Cancer

Gauteng, with a population exceeding 15 million, faces the highest burden of cancer care in the country and the province's central hospitals were not originally designed to handle… Read more »

South Africa: Suspect Arrested for Alleged Rape, Murder of Six-Year-Old Soweto Girl

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has thanked the community of Soweto, journalists, media houses and all social media users for assisting to track down a man who was wanted… Read more »

South Africa: Zikalala to Address KZN Investment Conference

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minster Sihle Zikalala is today expected to deliver a keynote address at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) Investment Conference. Read more »

South Africa: Former Minister Mdladlana to Be Honoured With Special Official Funeral Category 2

Acting President Paul Mashatile has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 to honour former Minister of Labour and High Commissioner to Canada, Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd… Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Disaster Teams On High Alert

Eastern Cape disaster teams continue to monitor areas that experience frequent flooding, and are ready to initiate evacuation procedures if required, says Cooperative Governance… Read more »

South Africa: Hlabisa Launches Data-Driven Initiative to Improve Municipal Operations

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has underscored the importance of local government functioning optimally and efficiently, as this has… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Tolashe Wishes Social Grant Beneficiaries Well in Matric Exams

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has sent well wishes to the beneficiaries of social grants who will be writing their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa, Russian Presidents Meet Ahead of Significant BRICS Summit

Kazan, Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Tuesday afternoon held a bilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Arrives in Russia for BRICS Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Kazan in the Russian Federation to lead South Africa's participation in the XVI BRICS Summit. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Calls On Prepaid Customers to Update Meters Before 24 November Deadline

Eskom has urged prepaid electricity customers to recode their meters by 24 November 2024 as required by the Standard Transfer Specification Association (STSA). Read more »

South Africa: Call to Conserve Water

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has urged her African counterparts to take immediate action on water conservation, warning that delaying critical measures will be… Read more »

South Africa: Dr Tito Mboweni Remembered As a Trailblazer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the late former Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni as a man who understood the assignment, describing him as a trailblazer who has left an… Read more »

South Africa: Reflecting On Dr Tito Mboweni's Life

Former Minister of Finance and Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Tito Mboweni has been remembered for his culinary skills, humour and as someone who was kind. Read more »

South Africa: Minister, Learners Sign Matric Exam Pledge for Class of 2024

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will formally sign the Matric Exam Pledge alongside learners at Pretoria Central High School on Friday. Read more »

South Africa: SA an 'Ardent Voice' for the Urgent Reform of the UN Security Council

South Africa will continue to advocate for the "urgent reform" of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Read more »

South Africa: Inaugural Meeting of the GNU Clearing House Gets Off to a Good Start

The inaugural meeting of the Government of National Unity (GNU) clearing house mechanism, which was established to resolve policy disagreements within the 10-member parties, got… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Leads Charge for Ethical Leadership in Local Government

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has urged municipal councils to adopt the new Code for Ethical Leadership in Local… Read more »

South Africa: North West Government to Take Service Delivery Programmes to Communities

The North West Provincial Government will provide services to residents of several municipalities on Friday, 18 October 2024, as part of its Accelerated Service Delivery Programme… Read more »

South Africa: Shelter Indaba Addresses Needs of Trafficking Survivors

Participants at the 4th National Shelter Indaba have stressed the urgent need for enhanced training for non-profit organisations (NPOs) working with victims of trafficking. Read more »

South Africa: Call for Proactive Regulations in the Media Sector

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has called for proactive regulations to deal with matters of platform accountability, competition and cases of acquisitions in the… Read more »

South Africa: Public Warned Against Swimming in Water Canals

The Department of Water and Sanitation and the Vaalharts Water User Association (WUA) have warned communities living near water canals against swimming or conducting any… Read more »

South Africa: Dedicated Team Dispatched to Mandeni After Another N2 Highway Crash

KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, has dispatched a highly dedicated team from the Road Traffic Inspectorate to Mandeni, following another horrific… Read more »

South Africa: 4th National Shelter Indaba Pioneers Solutions for GBV Survivors

The 4th National Shelter Indaba has highlighted the urgent need for effective shelter solutions for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Read more »