South Africa: Government Revises Inflation Target to 3 Percent

In a landmark moment for South Africa's monetary policy agenda, government has decided to reduce South Africa's inflation target to 3%, with a 1 percentage point tolerance band. Read more »

South Africa: Infrastructure Drive Firmly On the Roll

Efforts to step infrastructure development are accelerating in South Africa - to support economic growth and drive improved service delivery. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Advances With First Locally Manufactured Oral Cholera Vaccine Trials

Biovac has received approval from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) to begin clinical trials for its oral cholera vaccine. Read more »

South Africa: Weather Warnings for Several Provinces

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »

South Africa: Southern African Large Telescope Marks 20 Years of Breakthroughs

The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), which is Africa's largest optical telescope and one of the most powerful in the world, celebrated its 20th anniversary of astronomical… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Reaffirms Government's Commitment to Economic Growth, Job Creation

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government's commitment to driving economic growth, fostering job creation, and reshaping South Africa's legislative landscape. Read more »

South Africa: Traffic Disruptions Expected As Gauteng Launches Joint Operations Ahead of G20 Summit

Gauteng motorists are advised to brace for temporary road closures and intermittent traffic disruptions in parts of Johannesburg this weekend, as law enforcement agencies step up… Read more »

South Africa: Implementation of AARTO Postponed to July 2026

The Department of Transport has postponed the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act to 1 July 2026. Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Tourism, Wine Industries Shine On the Global Stage

The Western Cape Government has congratulated the province's remarkable achievers who have made the province proud in the global tourism and wine industries. Read more »

South Africa: Call for Communities to Partner With Police to Fight Crime

Gauteng communities have been encouraged to continue their partnership in the fight against crime with the South African Police Service (SAPS). Read more »

South Africa: Premier Champions Ethical Leadership, Accountability in Building a Safer KZN

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, in his capacity as the Executive Authority of the Department of Community Safety and Liaison, has underscored ethical leadership,… Read more »

South Africa: Nationwide Safer Festive Season Operation Reaps Rewards

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is implementing a nationwide Safer Festive Season Operation alongside Operation Shanela II in the fight against crime ahead of the festive… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Moves to Strengthen Beekeeping Sector

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has reaffirmed government's commitment to strengthening South Africa's beekeeping industry, describing honeybees as "the farmers of the sky"… Read more »

South Africa: Health Department Allays Fears Over Tshwane Typhoid Cases

The National Department of Health has reassured Tshwane residents that there is no cause for alarm regarding recent reports of typhoid fever in the district, confirming that most… Read more »

South Africa: Two Suspects to Appear in Court Over R3m Abalone Bust

Two foreign nationals, a Chinese and a Malawian citizen, are expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrates' Court on Monday, following their arrest for the alleged possession of… Read more »

South Africa: Escaped Helderstroom Correctional Facility Inmate Rearrested

An inmate who escaped from custody has been rearrested by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS). Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Condemns Vandalism On G20 Signage and Infrastructure

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has condemned the "malicious and seemingly coordinated" attacks of vandalism on revamped infrastructure and signage ahead of the G20… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa to Advance Climate Finance At COP30

During this week's climate conference, government will push forward the implementation of securing the US$1.3 trillion in climate finance pledged to developing countries last year. Read more »

South Africa: G20 Leaders Urged to Act Decisively to Tackle Global Inequality

President Cyril Ramaphosa says if the Group of 20 (G20) is to live up to its mission of addressing the world's most pressing economic and financial challenges, it must… Read more »

Southern Africa: President Ramaphosa Elected Interim Chair of SADC

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected as the interim Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) following the regional bloc's virtual Extraordinary… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Urges Global Solidarity and Equality in Message to Pope Leo Xiv

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a renewed global spirit of solidarity, equality, and shared humanity to confront the world's growing social, economic, and environmental… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Notes President Trump's Regrettable Truth Social Post

The South African government has dismissed comments made by United States President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform, describing his post as "regrettable" and "not… Read more »

South Africa: Spotlight On Public Employment Programmes

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government's commitment to scaling up training, accountability and pathways into real economic opportunities for participants in… Read more »

South Africa: Civil Society Unites for a Just, Inclusive and Sustainable Future

As South Africa prepares to host the 2025 G20 Summit, civil society is mobilising to ensure that the voices of ordinary people are heard at the Civil 20 (C20) South Africa Summit… Read more »

South Africa: NSC Exams Progressing Smoothly At Halfway Mark

As the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations reach the halfway mark, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has reported that the overall administration of the exams… Read more »