June 25
South Africa: New KZN Finance MEC Shuts Down Treasury's Secondary Office
Newly appointed KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC, Francois Rodgers, has started to demonstrate his commitment to ensure effective spending of the budget by closing down the office on the… Read more »
June 24
South Africa: Ten Killed, 24 Injured in Accident On R42 in Mpumalanga
Ten people have died in a collision involving a minibus taxi and a bus truck on the R42 Road near Delmas. Read more »
South Africa: Agency Welcomes Efforts to Fight Cross-Border Crimes
The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) has welcomed the recent 53-year conviction of cross-border vehicle hijacker and smuggler, Sipho Mhlanga. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Begins Setting Up Internal Structures
With the election of the Presiding Officers and the inauguration of the new President done and dusted, the seventh Parliament will now shift focus to establishing internal… Read more »
South Africa: Every Effort Must Be Made to Ensure the GNU Succeeds
President Cyril Ramaphosa says every effort must be made to ensure that the Government of National Unity (GNU) remains true to its founding spirit of collaboration in good faith to… Read more »
June 21
South Africa: Mpox Cases Rise to 13
South Africa has identified six additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Mpox, taking the total number of cases from seven to 13 since the first case was reported last month. Read more »
South Africa: City of Johannesburg, City Power Ordered to Pay Eskom Debt
Eskom has obtained a court judgement against the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and City Power for the payment of their R1.073 billion debt. Read more »
South Africa: Public Warned of Spring Tide This Weekend
The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) and emergency services have appealed to the public to be cautious around the country's coastlines as a spring tide is expected this… Read more »
South Africa: Hawks Seize Cocaine Worth R8 Million
The KwaZulu-Natal Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) Provincial Head, Major General Lesetja Senona, has welcomed the seizure of 20 cocaine bricks that were… Read more »
South Africa: Government Thanks SA for Tuning Into Presidential Inauguration
Government has extended its deepest and most sincere appreciation to all South Africans who joined the 2024 Presidential Inauguration in person, on television, radio and online to… Read more »
June 20
South Africa: Electoral Body Confirms Attempted Break-in At Gauteng Warehouse
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has confirmed an incident of attempted unauthorised entry at its Gauteng provincial warehouse by unknown persons on Tuesday night. Read more »
South Africa: Public Comment Sought On Rhino Management Plan
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has published a notification in the Government Gazette on the revised Biodiversity Management Plan for Black and… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria-SA Relations Critical for Africa's Success
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that understanding and partnership between South Africa and Nigeria is critical for the success of the African continent. Read more »
South Africa: World Leaders Congratulate President Ramaphosa
Leaders around the world have rallied behind President Cyril Ramaphosa and offered their congratulations after his inauguration as President of South Africa for a second term, on… Read more »
South Africa: GNU to Advance the Interest of All South Africans
The Government of National Unity is keen on advancing the interest of all South Africans while also creating employment, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday. Read more »
June 19
South Africa: Rand Water Undertakes Infrastructure Maintenance
Rand Water is expected to embark on extensive infrastructure maintenance from this Saturday, lasting until the end of July. Read more »
South Africa: The Oath Has Been Taken, President Ramaphosa Is Inaugurated
"In the presence of everyone assembled here, and in full realisation of the high calling I assume as President of the Republic of South Africa, I, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, swear… Read more »
South Africa: Government of National Unity - a Moment of Profound Significance
19 June 2024 is by no means an ordinary day in the collective landscape of South Africa. With President Cyril Ramaphosa having taken his Oath of Office, marking the start of the… Read more »
South Africa: 'We Have Heard You' - President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged all political parties to put their differences aside and work together, as South Africans, through the ballot, have spoken and made clear their… Read more »
South Africa: International Community Looks Forward to Working With New Administration
International and local guests who have travelled far and wide for the Presidential inauguration have started to fill the Union Buildings Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre to witness… Read more »
June 18
South Africa: Inauguration Day Not a Public Holiday, Says Presidency
The Presidency has reminded members of the public that Wednesday, 19 June - the day of the Presidential Inauguration - is a normal working day. Read more »
South Africa: IEC Clears Results Dashboard Confusion
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has moved to clear any confusion regarding its results dashboard update related to the National and Provincial Elections held last… Read more »
South Africa: Motsoaledi Welcomes 18-Year Sentence of Pakistani National Linked to Passport-Related Crimes
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has welcomed the sentencing of a Pakistani national, Arfan Ahmed, who was convicted of corruption and bribing Home Affairs… Read more »
June 16
South Africa: Youth Challenges to Remain Key Under Government of National Unity - Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has thrown his weight behind President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa, saying he is confident that under his leadership in the government of national unity,… Read more »
South Africa: Senzo Mchunu Elected As Acting Minister of Agriculture
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Minister of Water Affairs and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, as Acting Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development. Read more »