South Africa: Qantas Airways Direct Flight to SA to Boost Tourism

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on Monday welcomed the launch of Qantas Airways' new direct flight between Johannesburg and Perth adding that it will boost tourism and trade. Read more »

South Africa: Water Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to Protect Orange-Senqu River Basin

The Ministers responsible for water from the four Orange-Senqu River Basin states have reiterated their shared commitment to safeguarding the river basin as a strategic resource… Read more »

South Africa: Police Commissioner to Visit Saulsville Mass Shooting Scene

The South African Police Service's (SAPS) National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola will today visit Saulsville hostel, west of Pretoria where 25 people were shot at the… Read more »

South Africa: Tygerberg Hospital Completes SA's First Fully Internal Limb Reconstruction

Tygerberg Hospital has reached a major national milestone by performing South Africa's first fully internal bone transport and limb-lengthening reconstruction. Read more »

South Africa: Report to Be Launched Highlighting Challenges in Addressing HIV Stigma

A comprehensive study which will shed light on the persistent challenges and opportunities for positive change in addressing HIV stigma and discrimination in South Africa, is… Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Urged to Deepen Commitment to Unity This Reconciliation Month

As South Africa commemorates Reconciliation Month in December, government has called on South Africans to deepen their commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness and… Read more »

South Africa: Interviews to Select New NPA Head to Be Held This Week

The Advisory Panel to select a new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced interview dates for candidates vying… Read more »

South Africa: Hlabisa Hosts Strategic Meeting in Nelson Mandela Bay

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has held a high-level strategic meeting with civil society and key stakeholders in the… Read more »

South Africa: Violence Against Women a National Disaster That Demands National Action - President

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to bemoan the country's persistently high levels of violence against women and children, warning that gender-based violence… Read more »

South Africa: BMA Rolls Out Festive Season Plan With Drones, Body Cams and New Cross-Border Partnerships

Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner Dr Micheal Masiapato has unveiled an expanded Festive Season Operational Plan that will see the deployment of advanced surveillance… Read more »

South Africa: BMA Gears Up for Bumper Festive Season

Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato says South Africa is facing one of its busiest travel periods in recent years, with traveller movements… Read more »

Africa: South Africa, Mozambique Sign Higher Education Cooperation Agreement

South Africa and Mozambique have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing regional collaboration in skills development through the Southern African Development Community (SADC)… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Extends Operating Hours Ahead of Festive Season

The Department of Home Affairs will be extending operating hours at its offices by an additional two hours daily for applications and collections of enabling documents. Read more »

East Africa: Rhino Horn Seized in Multi-Agency Operation

A coordinated effort between the Border Management Authority (BMA), the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), has led to… Read more »

South Africa: Government Welcomes 0.5 Percent GDP Growth

Government has welcomed the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which show that the economy grew by 0.5% in the third… Read more »

South Africa: Manamela Demands Answers Over Alleged Degree-Selling Syndicate At VUT

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela has expressed serious concern over reports of an alleged degree-selling syndicate operating at the Vaal University of… Read more »

South Africa: Hlabisa Raises Alarm After Five Initiation Deaths in Eastern Cape

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has expressed his concern about the current initiation season following five deaths in… Read more »

Africa: Government Reaffirms Commitment to a Disability-Inclusive South Africa

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a disability-inclusive society through strengthened partnerships, improved access to services, and the protection of the… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Passing of Former SARS Commissioner Oupa Magashula

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his deep condolences to the family and friends of former South African Revenue Service Commissioner (SARS) Oupa Magashula, who has passed away… Read more »

South Africa: Petrol Prices Increase in December

Motorists will have to fork out more for fuel this festive season as the price of all grades of petrol have gone up this December. Read more »

Mozambique: SA-Mozambique Energy Cooperation Set to Deepen As Countries Expand Electricity Partnerships

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says Pretoria and Maputo are poised to significantly deepen energy cooperation as both countries work to strengthen… Read more »

Mozambique: SA-Mozambique Bi-National Commission Closes On a High Note

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa and Mozambique are entering a new era of deeper cooperation, shared prosperity and renewed solidarity, following the successful… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Must Build Skills for a Just Energy Transition

South Africa's transition to cleaner, affordable and more sustainable energy will only succeed if the country develops the skills required to power new industries and ensure young… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Concerned About Threats to MPs

Parliament has noted with great concern the incidents of intimidation and threats directed at Members of Parliament (MPs) in the execution of their work. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Positions Mozambique As South Africa's Top African Economic Partner

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his official dinner remarks in Maputo to underscore Mozambique's growing significance as South Africa's leading economic partner on the… Read more »