South Africa: Rand Water Granted Temporary Boost to Stabilise Gauteng Supply

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has authorised Rand Water to abstract additional water from the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) as part of urgent interventions to… Read more »

South Africa: Lives Have Been Improved but More Still Needs to Be Done - President Ramaphosa

Notwithstanding the persistent challenges and need for continued effort, government has profoundly transformed the lives of South Africans in the three decades since the advent of… Read more »

South Africa: Steenhuisen Calls for Urgent Resolution to Secure Sugar Mills

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has raised serious concern over the escalating crisis facing the sugar industry following the liquidation of Tongaat Hulett. Read more »

South Africa: Sassa Urges Beneficiaries Not to Ignore SMS Notifications for Social Grant Reviews

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging social grant beneficiaries not to ignore SMS notifications calling on them to present themselves for grant reviews. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Pays Tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr

South Africa has joined the international community in mourning the passing of United States human rights activist and anti-apartheid struggle flagbearer, Reverend Dr Jesse Louis… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Passes Condolences On Death of Rights Activist, Jesse Jackson

Parliament's Presiding Officers have sent their condolences on the passing of world-renowned US human civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson. Read more »

Africa: South Africa to Receive One Million FMD Vaccine

The first consignment of one million high-potency Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina is expected to arrive in South Africa… Read more »

South Africa: Unemployment Rate Decreases By 0.5 Percentage Points

South Africa's official unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points from 31.9% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 to 31.4% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025. Read more »

Africa: Call for Renewed Push to Secure Water and Sanitation Across Africa

Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on African leaders to re-energise efforts to improve access to clean water and safe sanitation, saying that delayed… Read more »

South Africa: SONA Debate to Get Underway

Parliament will this afternoon reconvene for a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Province to debate last week's State of the Nation Address (SONA). Read more »

South Africa: Employers Urged to Attend UIF Ssession in Gqeberha

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth is calling on employers in Gqeberha and surrounding areas to actively participate in the upcoming Unemployment Insurance Fund… Read more »

South Africa: New Species Discovered At Richtersveld National Park

Scientists have identified several insect species previously unknown to science in the richly biodiverse Richtersveld National Park. Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Deployment to Fight Illegal Mining a 'Critical' Intervention

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers to the province to… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Ceasefire As South Sudan Moves Towards Elections

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a cessation of all violence and hostilities in South Sudan. Read more »

South Africa: Government Creating Opportunities for Young People

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to creating work opportunities for young people, while improving the quality of education. Read more »

South Africa: Sanparks Suspends Indemnity Form At Table Mountain

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has suspended the indemnity and verification form requirement at Table Mountain National Park with immediate effect. Read more »

Africa: President Ramaphosa Briefs AU On G20 Leaders' Summit Outcomes

The success of South Africa's G20 Presidency has been hailed as both a national triumph and a powerful testament to Africa's capacity for global leadership. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Delivers Assessment On African Security Challenges

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that worsening conflicts, unconstitutional changes of government and humanitarian crises threaten to reverse Africa's democratic and… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Ready for Deployment to Tackle Gang Violence, Illegal Mining

Deputy Defence Minister, General Bantu Holomisa, says the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is ready to deploy troops in support of the South African Police Service… Read more »

South Africa: SONA 2026 in Numbers

At the State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered on 12 February 2026 at Cape Town City Hall, President Cyril Ramaphosa set out an ambitious programme for economic growth, job… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Elected to AU Peace and Security Council

South Africa has been elected to serve a two-year term on the African Union's (AU) Peace and Security Council. Read more »

South Africa: Overhauling Local Government for Better Services

Government is proposing fundamental reforms to address the root causes of dysfunction in many municipalities and to improve the efficiency of service delivery. Read more »

South Africa: Justice System Reform On the Cards

A new hard hitting criminal justice system reform initiative that will crackdown on organised crime and corruption is on the cards for South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: President Eyes End of Load Reduction in 2027

Government is working to see the eradication of load reduction by next year. Read more »

South Africa: Government United Behind 2026 SONA Priorities

Members of Parliament have welcomed the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), expressing unified support for government's commitment to tackling critical challenges affecting… Read more »