South Africa: Industry Association Welcomes Latest Fuel Relief Announcement

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has welcomed the latest fuel relief announcement by government wherein the R3 per litre reduction in the general fuel levy for petrol is… Read more »

South Africa: Call to Nominate Knowledge Holders Ahead of May Deadline

Time is running out for South Africans to nominate indigenous knowledge holders to be documented as living human treasures. Read more »

South Africa: Level 2 Warning for the Eastern Cape

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued Yellow Level 2 warnings for damaging winds and waves in the Eastern Cape. Read more »

South Africa: Government Clarifies Freedom Day Incident

Government has noted with concern misleading reports suggesting that the National Freedom Day celebrations were disrupted after an individual briefly made his way onto the stage… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Announces 4 Percent Wage Increase for Public Servants

Public Service and Administration Minister, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has announced a 4% wage increase for public servants. Read more »

South Africa: NHLS Develops National Diabetes Dashboard to Strengthen South Africa's Response

The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Health, National Priority Programmes, and the Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub (DIH),… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Commemorates Freedom Day

Communities in and around Bloemfontein in the Free State have gathered at the Dr Rantlai Molemela Stadium in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality for the national Freedom Day… Read more »

South Africa: Government Strengthening Criminal Justice System and Rooting Out Corruption

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is reforming and strengthening the criminal justice system, rooting out corruption and building a police service and a prosecuting… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Announces Withdrawal of Draft AI Policy

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has announced the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy following an internal process. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Lead Freedom Day Commemoration

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to lead the national Freedom Day commemoration which will be held in Bloemfontein in the Free State on Monday. Read more »

South Africa: Road Closures to Be Implemented for Freedom Day Celebrations

Residents of Bloemfontein have been urged to use other alternative roads as roads around the Dr Rantlai Petrus Molemela Stadium will be temporarily closed for Freedom Day… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Joins Eswatini in Commemorating Coronation of King Mswati III

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday joined the Kingdom of Eswatini as it commemorated the 40th anniversary of the coronation of His Majesty King Mswati III, as well as the King's… Read more »

South Africa: Condolences Continue for Retired Judge President

Parliament has expressed condolences to the family of retired Judge President Achmat Naeem Jappie who passed away at the age of 70. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints Acting National Police Commissioner

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the South African Police Service's (SAPS) Divisional Commissioner for Financial Management Services, Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane, as… Read more »

South Africa: Police Commissioner General Masemola Placed On Precautionary Suspension

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension following his appearance in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Global Inequality Dialogue

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday deliver a keynote address to the public Global Inequality Dialogue at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Read more »

South Africa: SAWS Warns of Heavy Rain, Severe Thunderstorms

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms, with heavy downpours expected in the North West on… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Refutes Claims That Lesotho Nationals Can Enter South Africa Without Passports

The Department of Home Affairs has expressed concern over unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that nationals of Lesotho will no longer be required to present… Read more »

South Africa: Kruger National Park Urges Camping Guests to Stock Up On Supplies

Following a fire incident at the retail shop at Lower Sabie rest camp in the Kruger National Park, guests with bookings at the campsite should stock up on supplies before arrival. Read more »

South Africa: Sgt Fannie Nkosi Denied Bail

Suspended police official Sergeant Fannie Ezekiel Nkosi has been denied bail in the Pretoria North Magistrate's Court. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Moves to Strengthen Climate Response Across Municipalities

As South Africa experiences more frequent extreme weather events, government has launched a national initiative to strengthen climate-responsive development across municipalities. Read more »

South Africa: King Misuzulu Reaffirms Commitment to Transparent, Peaceful Elections

His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has reaffirmed the importance of credible, transparent, and peaceful elections as a cornerstone of constitutional democracy and societal… Read more »

South Africa: More FMD Vaccines Arrive in South Africa

The Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has announced the arrival of two million doses of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine in South Africa, marking a significant step in… Read more »

South Africa: Load Shedding Free Winter On the Cards for South Africa

Eskom projects that no load shedding will be implemented this coming winter season. Read more »

South Africa: Call to 'Roll Up Sleeves' and Cooperate in Resolving Youth Unemployment

Department of Social Development Acting Director-General, Advocate Gugulethu Thimane, has called on government and society to "roll up their sleeves" to ensure that youth are… Read more »