South Africa: Three Additional Sluice Gates Opened At Vaal Dam

A total of 10 sluice gates are now in operation at the Vaal Dam, after three additional sluice gates opened on Thursday, to manage rising water levels. Read more »

South Africa: SA Commemorates UN International Day of Solidarity With Palestinian People

The South African Government joins the international community in commemorating the 48th United Nations (UN) International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Read more »

South Africa: DWS to Release Report Into Jagersfontein Dam Collapse

Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlhlolo will on Friday, 28 November 2025, release the findings of the independent investigation into the collapse… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Highlights Finland's Support for SA At Bilateral Meeting

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed South Africa's deep appreciation for Finland's unwavering support during the country's Group of 20 (G20) Presidency and its struggle… Read more »

South Africa: Government Issues Infrastructure Bonds to Boost Investment

The National Treasury has launched a new Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond which will be issued to the market under government's domestic borrowing programme. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Tau Briefs Parly On SA's Trade Relations

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says South Africa continues to benefit from a wide network of preferential and non-preferential trade agreements covering 90… Read more »

South Africa: Employment and Labour Calls for Compliance With Coida

The Department of Employment and Labour's Compensation Fund has called on employers in the building, electrical and construction sectors to improve their compliance with the… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Hands Over Operating Licences to Public Transport Operators

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has handed over 300 operating licences to compliant public transport operators during a ceremony held at the Ekurhuleni Council… Read more »

South Africa: Government Proposes 20 Percent Online Gambling Tax

National Treasury has encouraged the public to submit comments on a draft national online gambling tax discussion paper. Read more »

South Africa: Release of Judiciary Annual Reports Welcomed

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has welcomed the release of the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Annual Judiciary Reports by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. Read more »

South Africa: W Cape Issues Alert As Drunk Driving Arrests Rise

Western Cape transport officials have issued a serious warning to motorists after 24 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol were made in just one week. Read more »

Africa: Nzimande Advocates for Africa-Centric Research Agenda

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has used his platform at the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) to advocate for a research framework… Read more »

South Africa: Let's Not Become a Statistic This Festive Season

The start of the month of December signals the start of the much-awaited festive season we have all been secretly yearning for - probably since the end of the last festive season! Read more »

South Africa: Women in Film and Media Call for New Narrative At 16 Days of Activism Launch

Leading voices in South Africa's film, media and creative industries have called for a fundamental shift in how women are portrayed, insisting that storytelling, content creation… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Nabs 16,000 Suspects Across the Country

The South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to register commendable progress in the fight against crime through its nationwide Safer Festive Season Operation, which led to… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Outlines Plans to Tackle South Africa's Water Crisis

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has addressed the mounting water crisis facing South African municipalities, revealing a multifaceted approach to tackle systemic issues plaguing… Read more »

South Africa: G20 Leaders' Summit Tourism, Investment Boon for Gauteng

Early estimates indicate that the Gauteng province gained more than R1 billion in revenue as a result of hosting the G20 Leaders' Summit. Read more »

South Africa: Transnet Secures Deal to Support Clean Energy Initiatives

Transnet and the French Development Agency (AFD), with support from the European Union (EU), have announced a major partnership aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of South… Read more »

South Africa: Multilateralism Key to Resolving Global Challenges

President Cyril Ramaphosa has championed multilateralism as key to resolving global challenges. Read more »

Africa: SA Welcomes Outcomes of COP30

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the outcomes of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) of the United Nations Framework… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Focuses On Fixing Roads

The Gauteng Provincial Government has embarked on a campaign to rehabilitate key mobility corridors, improve road safety and enhance service delivery capacity across all… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Launches New Home Affairs Citizenship Reinstatement Portal

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber on Monday announced the launch of the ground-breaking new Home Affairs Citizenship Reinstatement Portal, a major step forward in the… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Chikunga Calls for Media and Creative Sectors to 'Flip the Script' in Fight Against Gbvf

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called on South Africa's media, film, advertising and entertainment sectors to… Read more »

South Africa: Department Finalises Over 6 000 Fertiliser and Farm Feed Applications

The Department of Agriculture has moved to correct what it describes as "misleading" public claims made by an agriculture lobby group regarding the status of applications submitted… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile to Address NCOP On Water Challenges, Policing and Land Reform

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is scheduled to appear before the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) this afternoon. Read more »