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 »

South Africa: Municipalities Outline Plans to Tackle Water Challenges At SAHRC Inquiry

Three Gauteng municipalities appeared before the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Tuesday to respond to concerns over water supply disruptions, deteriorating… Read more »

South Africa: Law Enforcement Will 'Uphold the Rule of Law' Against Violence

President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly condemned acts of vigilantism following recent violent demonstrations against undocumented immigrants in South Africa and reiterated calls… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament and Unisa to Host Constitution Colloquim in Cape Town

Parliament, in partnership with the University of South Africa (UNISA), will host a joint colloquium on Friday to commemorate 30 years of South Africa's Constitution. Read more »

South Africa: Government Intensifies Efforts to Accelerate Land Reform

Government is intensifying efforts to accelerate land reform, strengthen tenure security and modernise land administration systems as part of efforts to address historical… Read more »

South Africa: Government's Restitution Programme Makes Progress

The South African Government has settled 83 721 land claims at 31 December 2025, through its Restitution Programme, benefiting more than 2.3 million people and 468 761 households. Read more »

Botswana: SA-Botswana Bi-National Commission Kicks Off

President Cyril Ramaphosa has branded the South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC) as an opportunity to "move relations to a higher level". Read more »

South Africa: Klevamova Drives Growth in Affordable Gautrain Travel

Nearly 15 000 people have applied for the Gautrain's discounted KlevaMova affordability product within its first year, with the initiative now accounting for approximately 11% of… Read more »

Africa: Ntshavheni's Cape Town Outreach Highlights Citizens' Role in Building South Africa

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni used her post-Budget Vote outreach activities in Cape Town to urge South Africans to take greater responsibility for the country's… Read more »

South Africa: Probe Into Deadly Mpumalanga Crash

An investigation into a crash between a minibus taxi and a bus that claimed the lives of 10 people along the R39 Road in Mpumalanga is underway. Read more »

South Africa: E-Waste Recycling Pilot Project Launched in Mthatha

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, has launched an e-waste collection and recycling pilot project in Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Government Contributes $2.5 Million to Ebola Outbreak Response

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has welcomed South Africa's multimillion-dollar contribution to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Receives R127bn Budget As Cachalia Unveils Police 'Reset Agenda'

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has been allocated R127.072 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with an expected increase to R135.8 billion by the 2028/29 financial… Read more »

South Africa: Rising Fuel Prices Drive Higher Inflation

The Consumer Price Index (CPI), known as inflation, has risen by some 1.1% in April to reach some 4% mainly driven by rising fuel prices. Read more »

South Africa: Government Allocates R1.6bn to Fight GBVF

Government has set aside R1.6 billion for activities related to the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, with an additional R50 million allocated to provincial… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Meth Announces R350 Million Youth Employment Drive

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced a R350 million commitment towards a government and business partnership aimed at placing 130 000 young people into… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Issues Notice of Intent to Interrupt Power to Joburg

Eskom has issued a notice of intent to reduce, interrupt and/or terminate electricity supply to certain bulk supply points in the City of Johannesburg (CoJ). Read more »

South Africa: Only 9 Percent of Employers Comply With Employment Equity Laws, Says Minister Meth

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth says only 9% of employers inspected by the Department of Employment and Labour were found compliant with employment equity… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Ntshavheni to Deliver GCIS Budget Vote

Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, alongside Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Kenny Morolong, will on Wednesday table the Government Communication and Information… Read more »

Africa: South Africa to Champion Climate Cooperation At Copenhagen Summit

As South Africa prepares to participate in the 2026 Copenhagen Climate Ministerial Summit, government says it will reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism as a key driver of… Read more »