Africa: SA, AU Commission to Hold Consultative Meeting On the G20

The Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Zane Dangor who serves as South Africa's G20 Sherpa, will host consultations on the G20 with his… Read more »

South Africa: Dr Haberfeld Advocates for Enhanced Breast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection

Dr Jenny Haberfeld, Head of the Mammogram Unit at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH), is often moved by words of gratitude from breast cancer patients she… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Condolence to the People of the DRC Following Boating Incident

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the government and people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a devastating boating tragedy on Lake Kivu. Read more »

South Africa: Municipality Condemns Murder of Young Woman By Metro Officer

Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Municipality has condemned the killing of a young woman in Motherwell, allegedly by an off-duty Metro Police member. Read more »

South Africa: KZN Finance Recommits to Improved Financial Governance

KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers, has re-affirmed the Provincial Treasury's mission to ensure improved financial governance despite financial constraints facing the… Read more »

South Africa: President Condemns Killing of Eastern Cape Community Patrollers

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic killing of six community patrollers in Tina Falls/Godini near Qumbu in the Eastern Cape on Sunday night. Read more »

South Africa: Four Arrested for Bypassing Electricity Meter

Eskom has welcomed the arrest of four contractor employees who were allegedly paid R10 000 by a resort owner to bypass an electricity meter. Read more »

South Africa: Operation Shanela Nets Over 12 000 Suspects

Through various high-density operations, commonly known as Operation Shanela, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 12 187 suspects from Monday, 30 September to… Read more »

South Africa: NATJOINTS Monitoring Cosatu Strike

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) through its National Coordination Centre (NCC) is monitoring the nationwide Congress of South African Trade… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Reiterates Call for Peace and Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter on Monday to once again call for an "immediate ceasefire that will end the suffering of the people of Gaza". Read more »

South Africa: Another Drug Mule Nabbed

Every week in the last month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested at least one drug mule at OR Tambo International Airport, with the 14th drug mule to be arrested… Read more »

South Africa: Capacitating the State Through Public Service

As the country adjusts to the new Government of National Unity (GNU), the Head of the Wits School of Governance, Adjunct Professor Themba Maseko, remains optimistic about the GNU's… Read more »

South Africa: Four Suspects Nabbed in Limpopo for Possession of Illicit Cigarettes, Dealing in Drugs

Four male suspects, aged between 26 and 38, have been apprehended at separate locations during routine operational duties conducted by various police units across the Capricorn… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Undertakes Working Visit to Lesotho

President Cyril Ramaphosa is today on a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho at the invitation of His Majesty King Letsie III. Read more »

South Africa: Leaders in Water Sector Challenged to Act Against Pollution

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has challenged leaders in the water sector to act decisively against the pollution and contamination of the country's water… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Hopes SA's G20 Presidency Will Make the World More Equitable

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he hopes that South Africa's G20 Presidency will contribute towards building a world that is more equitable, resilient and sustainable. Read more »

South Africa: SA Concerned About Continued Escalation of Hostilities in the Middle East

South Africa has expressed its grave concern about the continuing escalation of military action by Israel on Palestine and Lebanon, and has since called on the United Nations… Read more »

South Africa: Motsoaledi to Engage Various Stakeholders in KZN On NHI

The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, will this evening engage stakeholders in KwaZulu-Natal on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act and its benefits. Read more »

South Africa: Heatwave Warning for Northern Cape, Western Cape

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of heatwave conditions, with persistently high temperatures in parts of the Northern Cape and the Western Cape. Read more »

South Africa: Thabo Bester Public Protector Report Noted

Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has noted the Public Protector's report regarding the infamous escape of convict Thabo Bester in 2022. Read more »

South Africa: Police Rescue Hijacked, Kidnapped Victim in Krugersdorp

An alleged kidnapped victim was rescued and three suspects were arrested in Krugersdorp on Tuesday. Read more »

South Africa: Call for No Alcohol Consumption This Social Development Month

With the country observing Social Development month, Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe is appealing all South Africans not to consume alcohol or sell alcohol to children… Read more »

South Africa: TV Producer Appears in Court On Charges of Tax Fraud

Well-known television producer and businessman, Dumakude Mayivuke Ndlovu, has appeared in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crime Court, together with two others, on charges of… Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Police Discover Drug Lab, Seize Mandrax Worth R4 Million

A joint operation involving the Limpopo Provincial Organised Crime Unit, Limpopo Provincial Flying Squad and Lebowakgomo police has led to the discovery of a drug lab at the… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Calls On the UK to Raise Tariff-Free Quota On Wine, Sugar From SA

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on the United Kingdom government to raise the tariff-free quota (TFQ) on wine and sugar coming from South Africa. Read more »