South Africa: Call to Vaccinate As 3.5 Million FMD Vaccine Doses Arrive

With the arrival of the first batch of a 3.5 million-dose consignment of Biogénesis Bagó Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Sets Regional Roadmap for Resilience Amid Global Geopolitical Shocks

Southern African Development Community (SADC) Foreign Ministers have committed to a coordinated regional response aimed at strengthening economic resilience and shielding member… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Pushes for People-Centred Biodiversity Action Ahead of COP17

South Africa has concluded its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) Consultative Conference with renewed calls for inclusive, community-driven biodiversity… Read more »

South Africa: SanParks Tightens Security After Tourists Found Dead in Kruger National Park

South African National Parks has announced plans to strengthen security measures in isolated areas of the Kruger National Park following the tragic discovery of two tourists who… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Pushes Ahead With Recovery Efforts Following Severe Weather

Recovery and mop-up operations are continuing across the Western Cape following severe weather incidents that caused widespread damage to infrastructure, disrupted electricity… Read more »

South Africa: Public Comment On Whistleblowers Bill Closed, Parly Public Process to Follow

The opportunity for public comments on the Protected Disclosures Bill will not be extended with the window to do so having closed last week, the Department of Justice and… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Marks 30 Years of the Constitution

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has hailed South Africa's Constitution as the foundation of the country's democratic success, while urging citizens and leaders to confront… Read more »

South Africa: SA Works to Strengthen Local Government

Local government, which is at the coalface of service delivery, has for many years faced challenges that many would deem insurmountable, writes Neo Semono. Read more »

Botswana: Call for Stronger Implementation-Driven Approach to Cooperation Between SA and Botswana

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Alexandra Abrahams, has called for a stronger implementation-driven approach to bilateral economic cooperation focused on… Read more »

South Africa: Fitch Affirms Eskom Credit Rating

Credit rating agency Fitch has affirmed Eskom's Local-Currency Issuer Default rating at 'B' with a stable outlook. Read more »

South Africa: Maile Backs Orlando Pirates Ahead of Final League Match

Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has expressed confidence in Orlando Pirates ahead of the club's final league match of the season… Read more »

Botswana: SA, Botswana Adopt Joint Action Plan to Tackle Fmd

The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has welcomed the endorsement of a comprehensive 2026-2028 Action Plan between South Africa and Botswana, aimed at strengthening… Read more »

South Africa: Natjoints Launches Immigration Verification At Diakonia Centre

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says it has commenced a targeted verification process of all foreign nationals currently gathered at the… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Health Tightens Controls to Protect Public Purse

The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) says it is strengthening measures to further secure payroll controls and improve consequence management to ensure that public funds are… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng to Rehabilitate Various Culverts and Bridges in Tshwane

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport will be undertaking a major rehabilitation programme for culverts and bridges in the City of Tshwane to ensure their long-term safety,… Read more »

South Africa: Scopa Commends Ethekwini On Governance, Financial Management Improvements

Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has commended the eThekwini Municipality for its transparency and comprehensive reporting on governance, financial… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng and Shoprite Partner to Connect Young People to Opportunities

Hundreds of young people are set to gain access to income-generating opportunities following a new partnership between the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) and the… Read more »

Botswana: President Urges Botswana, SA to Seek Mutually Beneficial Growth

Botswana and South Africa must seek mutually beneficial growth that creates jobs in equal measure while also deepening trade and investment relations between the two countries,… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana State Visit a 'Coming Together of Brethren' - President Ramaphosa

The State Visit to Botswana is not merely a diplomatic formality, but a "coming together of brethren from the same family". Read more »

South Africa: Government Outlines Measures to Combat Fake News and AI-Driven Misinformation

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has outlined the government's plans to combat misinformation, disinformation and malinformation, including proposals for a public… Read more »

South Africa: Government Intensifies Preparations for Local Government Elections

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa, says government has intensified preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections scheduled for 4… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Welcomes Disaster Classification Following Severe Weather

The Western Cape Provincial Government has welcomed the classification of a provincial disaster following severe weather conditions that affected large parts of the province… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Concludes SA-Botswana BNC

South Africa and Botswana have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political, economic and social cooperation, following the successful conclusion of the sixth Bi-National… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Education Covid-19 Contractors Ordered to Pay Back Money

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has completed several settlement agreements with service providers and individuals linked to the R431 million in decontamination, disinfection,… Read more »

South Africa: Steenhuisen Welcomes Easing Food Inflation Amid Fuel Price Concerns

While welcoming the drop in food inflation to its lowest level in 14 months, Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has warned that soaring fuel prices are threatening South… Read more »