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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

South Africa: President Pays Tribute to Global Jazz Icon Abdullah Ibrahim

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed profound sadness at the passing of cultural activist, global jazz icon and member of the Order of Ikhamanga, Abdullah Ibrahim. Read more »

South Africa: SA Increases Pledge in Response to Ebola Outbreak

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will increase its financial contribution to the Ebola response effort to US$13.5 million, reaffirming the country's… Read more »

South Africa: President Reflects On Youth Employment Initiatives

President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, while emphasising that government's overriding priority is to grow an inclusive economy that… Read more »

South Africa: Water and Sanitation Bursary Recipient Pays It Forward

Three years ago, Kagiso Komane (32) shared how a bursary from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) helped him overcome financial hardship and realise his dream of obtaining… Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Commemorates Youth Month Through Empowerment Initiatives

As South Africa marks the Golden Jubilee of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality remains committed to honouring the legacy of the young people who fought for… Read more »