South Africa: Authorities Arrest 36 People in Illegal Mining Crackdown

The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have arrested 36 people, including illegal immigrants, and confiscated more than 800… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Workers' Parliament Charts Path to Job Creation, Economic Growth

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has tabled a series of resolutions adopted during the provincial Workers' Parliament, aimed at addressing unemployment, promoting decent work… Read more »

South Africa: Government Ramps Up FMD Response While Safeguarding Export Markets

South Africa is successfully maintaining key livestock export markets despite the ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, says Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen. Read more »

South Africa: SIU to Provide Update On FS Bursary Scheme Investigation

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will provide an update on its investigation into the Free State Provincial Government Bursary Scheme at a media briefing on Tuesday. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Records 'Sustained Improvements' As Load Shedding Is Kept At Bay

Sustained improvements in Eskom's plant performance, reliability and operational discipline continue to fuel South Africa's power system stability even as seasonal temperatures… Read more »

South Africa: SAWS Warns of Cold, Wet and Windy Weather

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a cut-off low-pressure system is expected to bring cold, wet and windy weather to the central and southern parts of the country on… Read more »

South Africa: Moody's Affirms Eskom Ratings

Global ratings agency Moody's Ratings has affirmed Eskom's B2/Ba2 credit ratings with a stable outlook. Read more »

South Africa: Police Experts Deployed to Investigate Woolies Explosions

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that the Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has deployed a National Forensic Task Team -… Read more »

South Africa: Petrol Price Increases, Diesel On a Downturn

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol will increase by R1.43 this Wednesday, while the prices of diesel, paraffin and LP gas will… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Police Arrests ATDF-SA National Office Bearer for Inciting Violence Along the N3

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested an All Truck Driver Forum South Africa (ATDF-SA) national office bearer for inciting violence along the N3 southbound in Bergville in the… Read more »

South Africa: Launch of HIV Medication, Lenacapavir to Be Held On Friday

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to launch the roll out of the lifesaving HIV prevention injectable medicine, Lenacapavir, later this week. Read more »

South Africa: Suspects to Appear in Court for Impersonating Law Enforcement Officers

Two suspects, aged 73 and 46, are expected to appear before the Alice Magistrate's Court today on allegations of fraud, unlawful impersonation of a senior law enforcement officer,… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Conducts Public Consultation Sessions On Allocation of Resources At Police Stations

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently conducting nationwide public consultation sessions on the implementation and refinement of the Station Post Requirement (SPR)… Read more »

South Africa: Spotlight On the New Generation of Young Police Officers

As South Africa commemorates Youth Month from 1 June, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a national campaign celebrating a new generation of young officers who… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Refutes Deploying Soldiers in Anticipation of Protest Action

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed reports that it has deployed soldiers in anticipation of protest action at the end of June. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Receives Second Madlanga Commission Interim Report

The Presidency has confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the second interim report of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and… Read more »

South Africa: SARS Finalises China Zero-Tariff Scheme Framework

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that both the legal and operational frameworks required to administer China's temporary zero-tariff scheme have been… Read more »

South Africa: Legacy of Kruger National Park Will Continue for Hundreds of Years to Come - Minister Aucamp

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has called on South Africans to embrace their shared responsibility as custodians of the Kruger National Park… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President On Working Visit to India to Drive Investment

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is undertaking a working visit to the Republic of India to engage with business leaders and investors and attract more investment for both… Read more »

South Africa: Government Publishes Sovereign Use of Proceeds Framework

National Treasury has announced the publication of its Sovereign Use of Proceeds Framework, together with the accompanying Second Party Opinion. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Official Launch of Kruger National Park Centenary

South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park is set to mark a historic milestone as President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the official launch of the Park's centenary commemorations at… Read more »

South Africa: BMA Processes 300 Ghanaians

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, confirmed that the BMA has successfully processed 300 Ghanaians who were repatriated back to Ghana… Read more »

South Africa: Social Grant Beneficiaries Urged to Switch to Black Cards Before Deadline

Postbank has reminded all social grant beneficiaries currently using South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards to urgently replace them with the new Postbank Black… Read more »

South Africa: Seitlholo Visits Kai !garib Municipality Over Water and Sanitation Challenges

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will on Friday undertake a working visit to the Kai !Garib Local Municipality in the Northern Cape to engage municipal… Read more »

South Africa: Authorities Intercept Drugs Worth R998.2 Million At Beitbridge Port of Entry

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has commended border guards and law enforcement agencies following the successful interception of a… Read more »