South Africa: President Ramaphosa Rallies All Spheres of Government to Tackle Water Crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent, coordinated action across all three spheres of government to resolve South Africa's deepening water crisis, warning that poor… Read more »

South Africa: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Parts of SA

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over the northern half of the Northern Cape, as well as the central and… Read more »

South Africa: Deadline Looms for Ethekwini Smmes Eyeing Lions' Den Opportunity

Small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in the eThekwini Municipality have only a few hours remaining to submit applications for the 2026 Lions' Den Business Plan… Read more »

South Africa: Government Working to Restore Order At Borders and Workplaces

Government says it has noted ongoing public discourse on immigration, particularly on issues related to illegal immigration. Read more »

South Africa: Acting Police Commissioner Welcomes Sentencing of Former Police Officers

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, on Tuesday welcomed the sentencing of two former police officers,… Read more »

South Africa: Thousands of Invoices Processed As Ethekwini Online System Gains Traction

The eThekwini Municipality has processed more than 5 000 invoices through its newly introduced online invoice payment system, with a further 2 982 invoices already approved for… Read more »

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 »