Botswana: SA, Botswana Eye Stronger Regional Trade Ties At BNC

South Africa and Botswana are set to use the 6th Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Gaborone this week to accelerate efforts aimed at deepening regional trade,… Read more »

South Africa: Mantashe Tables Department's Budget

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe has tabled the department's R2.86 billion budget in Parliament today. Read more »

South Africa: Government Probes Alleged Unauthorised Use of Coat of Arms

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has requested the Bureau of Heraldry South Africa to conduct a formal investigation into the alleged unauthorised use of the… Read more »

South Africa: DR Congo, Uganda Commended for Ebola Response

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in his capacity as African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, commended the Democratic Republic of the Congo and… Read more »

South Africa: Early Childhood Development Key to Addressing Skills Gap - KZN Premier

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has underscored the importance of early childhood development (ECD) as a critical intervention to address the growing skills mismatch in… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Health Expedites Vacancy Filling At Tembisa Hospital

The Gauteng Department of Health has assured the public that it is fast-tracking the recruitment process for various positions at the Tembisa Hospital to ensure that service… Read more »

South Africa: Government Launches Water Anti-Corruption Drive

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, has announced the establishment of a national Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum as part of intensified efforts to combat… Read more »

South Africa: Major Routes Reopen in Western Cape After Severe Weather

Major national routes in the Western Cape, including the N1 and N2, have been reopened and are operating close to normal capacity following recent severe weather, signalling… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Dismisses Social Development Minister

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of section 91(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, has removed Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, from… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Storm Death Toll Rises to 10

The Western Cape Provincial Government says emergency response and recovery operations remain at a critical stage despite improved weather conditions across the province, following… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints Judges

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed judges to various divisions across the country. Read more »

South Africa: Didiza Determines Process for Composition of Impeachment Committee

National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, has outlined the next step in the National Assembly process on the composition of the Impeachment Committee, in accordance with section 89… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Corruption Crackdown Leads to Two More Arrests

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed two additional arrests in separate corruption and fraud operations, bringing the total number of arrests linked to Home Affairs-related… Read more »

South Africa: Health Budget Vote - Infrastructure High On the Agenda

The Department of Health will submit more than 10 bids to the expanded Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) starting in the July 2026 bid window. Read more »

South Africa: Scopa Satisfied With IEC Readiness for 2026 Local Elections

The Standing Committee on Appropriations (SCOPA) says it is satisfied that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is financially and operationally prepared to deliver the 2026… Read more »

South Africa: Black Middle Class Expands Over 30 Years of Democracy

While reflecting on the gains and challenges of South Africa's democratic journey, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has welcomed the rise in earnings among black… Read more »

South Africa: Education Is Key to Fixing South Africa's Future - Lesufi

Getting education right is the cornerstone of building a stronger country and a thriving economy, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has said. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints Senior NPA Officials

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed two Deputy National Directors of Public Prosecutions in a move aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of the National Prosecuting… Read more »

South Africa: Justice Minister Tables OCJ Budget

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has been allocated a budget of almost R3.4 billion for the 2026/27 financial year to operationalise administration, Superior Court Services,… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Foreign Ministers to Chart Region's Response to Shifting Global Landscape

Foreign Affairs Ministers from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are set to gather in South Africa later this month for a high-level retreat aimed at… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy Minister Calls for Greater CET College Enrolment to Tackle Adult Illiteracy

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has called on out-of-school youth and adults, especially those in rural and marginalised communities, to enrol at… Read more »

South Africa: Call to Address Stats SA Funding Pressures

While highlighting the critical role played by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in providing credible and independent statistics, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Nonceba… Read more »

South Africa: SA Rolls Out Electronic Travel Authorisation

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa has embarked on one of the most important reforms in the tourism and immigration ecosystem -- the rollout of the Electronic… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Records Job Growth in First Quarter of 2026

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has welcomed the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results released by Statistics South Africa, which show that KwaZulu-Natal was… Read more »

South Africa: Free State Dept of Health Scoops Innovator Award

The Free State Department of Health has won the Africa Tech: Public Sector Digital Innovator Award at the Africa Tech Week Awards 2026, held in Cape Town. Read more »