South Africa: More Than 90 Motorists Arrested As Festive Season Begins

Law enforcement officers have arrested more than 90 motorists and issued 5 626 traffic fines on the first day of the national festive season road safety campaign. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa, Mozambique Strengthen Regional Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity

South Africa, in collaboration with Mozambique and other regional partners, has committed to enhancing efforts to promote regional integration and ensure peace and security in the… Read more »

South Africa: SA Intensifies Fight Against Corruption

South Africa is not only intensifying efforts to root out corruption but is proactively "building firewalls against it", says Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo… Read more »

South Africa: Macpherson Welcomes Growth in the Construction Sector

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the latest third-quarter economic data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which shows the first signs of… Read more »

South Africa: Recreational Fishing Dates for West Coast Rock Lobster Season Announced

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has announced the designated recreational fishing dates for the 2025/26 West Coast Rock Lobster season. Read more »

South Africa: Nzimande Warns Against Misuse of AI and Emerging Technologies

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has called for greater vigilance in how scientific knowledge is applied, particularly as emerging… Read more »

Southern Africa: President Ramaphosa Urges Stronger Economic Integration, Regional Peace Efforts

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper economic integration and intensified regional peace efforts as South Africa and Mozambique opened the fourth Bi-National Commission… Read more »

Morocco: SAPS Concludes the 93rd Interpol General Assembly in Morocco

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has concluded its participation in the 93rd Session of the Interpol General Assembly held in Marrakech, Morocco, recently. Read more »

South Africa: Economic Transformation Non-Negotiable, Says Trade Minister

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has reaffirmed that South Africa's economic transformation is "a constitutional and moral imperative" - warning that slow… Read more »

South Africa: New Plant Improvement Act Comes Into Effect

The Department of Agriculture has announced that the Plant Improvement Act, 2018 (Act 11 of 2018) and its accompanying regulations has officially come into effect on 1 December… Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu to Testify Before Madlanga Commission

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System has confirmed that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is… Read more »

South Africa: Preparedness Is Key to Disaster Response

The Director-General (DG) of the Department of Cooperative Governance, Mbulelo Tshangana, has emphasised the vital roles of preparedness and partnership as the foundations of… Read more »

South Africa: Jagersfontein Tailings Dam Owner 'Ignored Structural Instability Warning'

The technical investigation into the failure of the Jagersfontein Fine Tailings Storage Facility (FTSF), has found that the owner of the tailings dam, Jagersfontein Development… Read more »

South Africa: Oribi Toll Plaza User Discount Comes to an End

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that the temporary 100% Frequent User Rebate at the Oribi Toll Plaza will come to an end today at… Read more »

South Africa: Ithala Bank Depositors to Receive Funds Before Christmas

In a significant development in Ithala SOC Limited, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has confirmed that depositors will regain access to their funds before Christmas. Read more »

Southern Africa: Simelane Calls for Unified Climate Action As SADC Faces 'Unprecedented' Climate Threats

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has urged Southern African parliaments to take bold, people-centred action to confront what she described as an escalating climate crisis… Read more »

South Africa: President Thanks South Africans for Successfully Hosting G20

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed South Africans for their unity, warmth and commitment after the country successfully hosted the G20 Leaders' Summit and more than 130 meetings… Read more »

South Africa: U.S.' G20 Non-Participation Based On Baseless, False Allegations

President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is regrettable that the United States of America, which is a founding member of the G20 and which takes over the Presidency of the G20 from South… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Parliaments Urged to Drive Climate Action, Protect Women and Youth

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on parliaments across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to strengthen legislation, oversight and public participation in… Read more »

South Africa: Tembisa Hospital Employee Arrested in SIU's Ongoing Investigation

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest of Zacharia Tshisele, an employee at Tembisa Hospital, for alleged corruption. Read more »

South Africa: Government Condemns Guinea-Bissau Coup

The South African Government has condemned the unconstitutional military seizure of power in Guinea-Bissau. Read more »

South Africa: Ntcsa Welcomes Awarding of Market Operator Licence

The National Transmission Company South Africa SOC Ltd (NTCSA) has received the Market Operator Licence which bring the country closer to establishing a competitive market for… Read more »

South Africa: Basic Education Marks Conclusion of 2025 Nsc Exams

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) says the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations have officially reached their conclusion, with rewrite opportunities for… Read more »

South Africa: Matriculants Urged to Celebrate Safely After Exams

With the matric exam session now complete, many learners will be attending formal matric rage events and smaller end-of-exams or "pens down" parties over the next week. Read more »

South Africa: Trump's Attempt to Ban South Africa from G20 in Miami 'Regrettable' - Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted US President Donald Trump's intention to bar South Africa from attending the G20 Leaders' Summit in the United States next year, calling his… Read more »