June 23
South Africa: March Peacefully As Law Enforcement Will Quell Any Criminality - Premier Lesufi
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has assured residents that the provincial government is working with law enforcement agencies to ensure that the upcoming protest on anti-illegal… Read more »
South Africa: Government Clarifies Status of Malawian Nationals in Sophiatown
The South African Government has explained that the group of approximately 500 Malawian nationals accommodated in Newlands, Sophiatown, is awaiting the finalisation of… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa, Let's Make History - Let's Plant 10 Million Trees On Heritage Day As Part of President Ramaphosa's One Billion Trees Programme
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on government to work with all South Africans to plant one billion trees over the coming years. In support of the President's vision, the… Read more »
South Africa: Over R1.7bn Repaid to Ithala Depositors As Government Pushes for Final Resolution
More than R1.7 billion of the R2.1 billion owed to Ithala SOC Limited depositors has been repaid since December 2025, marking significant progress in resolving the institution's… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Urges Brics to Centre Security Agenda On Vulnerable Communities
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has urged senior BRICS security officials to ensure global security responses protect the world's most vulnerable communities. Read more »
South Africa: Youth Summit Connects NW Learners to Career and Employment Opportunities
More than 300 learners and students from Ngaka Modiri Molema District have gathered in Mahikeng for a Youth Summit aimed at equipping young people with information on career… Read more »
June 22
South Africa: Vulnerable Groups Moved to Drive-Inn Site As Malawi Repatriation Efforts Accelerate
The relocation of vulnerable Malawian nationals -- including women, children and people with health challenges -- to the newly established Drive-Inn site is currently underway as… Read more »
South Africa: Government Calls for Protesters Against Illegal Immigration to March Peacefully
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has called on citizens participating in the planned demonstrations against illegal immigration at the end of the month to protest peacefully… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom On Its Way to Ending Load Reduction
Eskom's load reduction eradication campaign has now reached more than half of its intended targets, with more than 880 000 households returned to normal supply. Read more »
South Africa: Investing in African Health Security Vital for Saving Lives and Livelihoods
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to call for African health sovereignty, warning that the recent Ebola outbreak is a stark reminder that the continent… Read more »
South Africa: Cold Front Expected to Make Landfall Along Southern Coast
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a surface high-pressure system is expected to dominate the eastern parts of the country this week, while a cold front is forecast to… Read more »
South Africa: Acting Police Minister Briefed On the SAPS' State of Operational Readiness
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is this morning meeting with the management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to receive a comprehensive briefing on the SAPS's state… Read more »
South Africa: Transnet Issues RFPfor Establishment of Rolling Stock Leasing Company
Transnet has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to two shortlisted bidders for the establishment of a rolling stock Leasing Company (LeaseCo), marking a key milestone in South… Read more »
South Africa: Free State Reports a Successful Voter Registration Weekend
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State says the past voter registration weekend was conducted successfully across the province, with no major security incidents… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Set for a Busy Week Before Constituency Period
Parliament has entered a crucial week as the National Assembly (NA) and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) prepare to conclude key legislative and oversight work before members… Read more »
South Africa: OHSC Warns of Bogus Inspectors
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has warned the public of individuals impersonating OHSC inspectors and soliciting money from unsuspecting healthcare practitioners. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Courts Investors At China Supply Chain Expo
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has presented South Africa's value proposition to leading Chinese and international supply chain companies at the Fourth China International Supply… Read more »
June 21
South Africa: New Batch of FMD Vaccines Arrive As Immunisation Gathers Pace
The fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is gathering pace with the arrival of another batch of vaccines and the acceleration of provincial vaccinations. Read more »
June 18
South Africa: IEC Ready to Welcome South Africans for Voter Registration This Weekend
The Electoral Commission says it is ready to welcome South Africans of voting age at all its 23 706 voting stations across the country during the registration weekend on 20 and 21… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Launches Upgraded Online Booking System
The Department of Home Affairs has launched an upgraded online booking system on the MyHomeAffairsOnline platform, introducing enhanced security measures to prevent the abuse of… Read more »
South Africa: Rise, Youth of 2026 - Your Vote, Your Future
The baton for building and advancing South Africa has now been passed to the youth of today. While the generation of 1976 made immense sacrifices to secure the freedom and… Read more »
South Africa: SARS Announces 2026 Filing Season Dates
South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu has announced that the 2026 tax filing season will commence on 1 July, starting with the auto assessment… Read more »
South Africa: From a Painful History to a Prosperous Future - Government Launches Milestones of Freedom
South Africa's painful past and hard-won triumphs serve as a reminder that although much has been achieved, building a better life for all is still a work in progress. Read more »
June 17
South Africa: Fuel Price Surge Pushes Consumer Price Inflation to 4.5 Percent in May
South Africa's consumer inflation rate rose to 4.5% in May 2026, up from 4.0% in April, marking the highest annual rate recorded since July 2024, when inflation stood at 4.6%. Read more »
South Africa: New R2 Coin Pays Tribute to the 1976 Youth Uprising
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has launched a new R2 commemorative circulation coin in honour of the June 1976 Youth Uprising in Soweto, at the Hector Pieterson Museum, in… Read more »
