South Africa: SA, Egypt Ministers Highlight Women's Role in Tackling Water Challenges

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Egypt's Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, have convened women professionals from the water sector to… Read more »

South Africa: Heatwave Warning for South-Western Region

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the western and south-western parts of South Africa can expect very hot to extremely hot temperatures this week, resulting in heatwave… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Strengthen Brazil Ties On State Visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a State Visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil from 9 - 10 March at the invitation of His Excellency President Luiz Inácio Lula… Read more »

South Africa: Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination Drive Reaches Gauteng Communal Farmers

Government interventions to curb Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have reached communal farmers in Magagula Heights in the East Rand, Gauteng. Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Urged to Play Active Role in Ending Violence Against Women and Children

As South Africa joins the global community in observing International Women's Day today, government has called on citizens to take an active role in dismantling the attitudes and… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Heads to UN Women's Summit to Advance Justice and Equality

The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is leading South Africa's delegation to the 70th Session of the Commission on the… Read more »

South Africa: Police Seize Drugs Worth R2.8m At OR Tambo International

Police at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) have seized drugs with an estimated street value of R2.8 million. Read more »

South Africa: Dpwi Issues W Cape High Court Judge With Notice to Vacate State-Owned Property

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has confirmed that his department has issued a notice instructing a Western Cape High Court Judge to vacate a State-owned… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Honours Rev. Jesse Jackson

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid a deeply emotional tribute to civil rights leader, Reverend Dr. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, describing him as a man whose voice carried hope across… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Declares Special Official Funeral Category 2 for Lekota

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late former Minister of Defence and leader of the Congress of the People (COPE), Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick Lekota, will be honoured… Read more »

South Africa: Bronkhorstspruit Gets Water Relief As Government Intervention Delivers New Borehole

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will this morning officiate the handover of a newly completed borehole in Bronkhorstspruit, Tshwane, as part of government's… Read more »

South Africa: Sassa Urges Beneficiaries to Respond to 30-Day Notice for Grant Reviews

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging social grant beneficiaries to respond to a 30-day notice requiring them to visit the agency's offices for a review,… Read more »

South Africa: Tshwane Communities Urged to Exercise Caution During Thunderstorms

The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department is urging communities to exercise caution as thunderstorms are expected on Friday 06 March 2026. Read more »

South Africa: Sentencing of State Capture Actor, MP Vincent Smith, Welcomed

Government has welcomed the sentencing of former Member of Parliament (MP) Vincent Smith to seven years' imprisonment on charges that include fraud and corruption related to state… Read more »

South Africa: Government Intensifies Crackdown On Illegal Mining

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is intensifying intelligence-driven operations to combat illegal mining in parts of Gauteng, including communities in the East and… Read more »

South Africa: Government Working to Stabilise Struggling Municipalities

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is implementing measures to stabilise municipalities facing persistent service delivery challenges. Read more »

South Africa: Government Intervenes to Address Delays in Water Infrastructure Projects

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is prioritising the completion of delayed water infrastructure projects to address the country's water challenges. Read more »

South Africa: Anti-Corruption Forum Launched to Safeguard South Africa's Water Sector

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) have launched the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) aimed at strengthening the fight… Read more »

South Africa: Higher Education Helpdesk Resolves Over 55 000 Student Queries

More than 55 000 student queries have been resolved since the establishment of a student and stakeholder Helpdesk by Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe,… Read more »

South Africa: Sonja Josiah Ntuli Appointed As Mpumalanga Director of Public Prosecutions

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Sonja Josiah Ntuli as the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Mpumalanga. Read more »

South Africa: Gungubele to Launch African Digital Transformation Centre

The Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele will launch the African Digital Transformation Centre (ADTC) as a national and regional platform to… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Hails Rugby's Role in Nation-Building

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has praised South African rugby for its role in promoting unity and nation-building, saying the sport continues to inspire national pride and social… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Initiates Consultations On Supply Interruption to 14 Municipalities

Eskom has initiated a public consultation process on its intention to interrupt electricity supply in some municipalities. Read more »

South Africa: Steenhuisen Refutes Claims of Government Profiting From FMD Vaccines

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has dismissed claims that government is "making a profit" from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines, saying that the State is procuring and… Read more »

South Africa: Deadline Looms for NSFAS Outstanding Appeal Documents

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has urged students with pending appeals to submit all outstanding documents before the appeals window closes on 31 March 2026. Read more »