South Africa: Joburg Water Supply Expected to Be Fully Restored in Time for Christmas

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has moved to assure city residents that water supply will be restored to all areas "by Christmas". Read more »

South Africa: Deadline for Spaza Shop Registrations Extended to February 2025

Government has extended the registration deadline for spaza shops and other food handling outlets to 28 February 2025, as announced by Cooperative Governance and Traditional… Read more »

South Africa: Two More Drug Traffickers Arrested At OR Tambo International Airport

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested two more suspected drug traffickers at the OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng. Read more »

South Africa: South African Weather Service Warns of Heavy Rain

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of heavy rain that is likely to elevate the risk of flooding over the next few days. Read more »

South Africa: Concern Over Limpopo Liquor Traders' Rejection of New Trading Hours

The Central Drug Authority (CDA) has noted with concern the Limpopo Liquor Traders Association's rejection of the proposed trading hour regulations - aimed at curbing the harmful… Read more »

Mozambique: Lamola to Lead Delegation in Meeting With Mozambique

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola will lead a delegation of South African ministers in a bilateral engagement with Mozambique on Wednesday, 18… Read more »

Mozambique: Minors to Be Reunited With Families in Mozambique

Twenty-seven teenage boys are set to be repatriated home to Mozambique after resurfacing from the Stilfontein unused mines more than a month ago, the Department of Social… Read more »

South Africa: Rand Water Completes Maintenance Work At Eikenhof

Rand Water has completed maintenance work at its Eikenhof system and pumping has resumed at the station. Read more »

South Africa: Operations Run Smoothly At Lebombo Port of Entry

Operations at the Lebombo port of entry are running smoothly as holiday movements increase, the Border Management Authority (BMA) said on Monday. Read more »

South Africa: Presidency Raises Concern Over Mckinsey, Bain Appointments

The Presidency has expressed concern with the recent appointments of McKinsey as a partner to the B20, as well as the appointment of Bain in the Project Management Office of the… Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu Condemns KZN Killings

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has condemned the killings of four people including two police officers in Hammersdale, KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Residents Reflect On Reconciliation Day

As the country commemorates National Reconciliation Day, residents of Western Cape have reflected on how far the country has come since the advent of democracy. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Deliver National Day of Reconciliation Address

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address at the 2024 National Day of Reconciliation commemoration on Monday, 16 December. Read more »

South Africa: South African, Angola Deepen Ties

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to strengthening its partnership with Angola, focusing on shared economic growth, continental integration and… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa-Angola Elevate Bilateral Relations

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that increasing trade and investment between South Africa and Angola remains a top priority. Read more »

South Africa: Tears of Joy As Flood-Damaged Kariega Bridge Reopened

Kariega residents could not hold back tears of joy when Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe, unveiled the newly refurbished Cuyler Bridge, which was damaged… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution During Festive Season

Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has appealed to all motorists and road users in the province to exercise caution and understanding on the roads, to reduce… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Calls On Chinese-Funded Businesses to Increase Investments to Create Jobs in SA

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has encouraged Chinese-funded enterprises in South Africa to increase their investments in crucial sectors of the economy, particularly the… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Commends Welisizwe Bridges Construction in Mpumalanga

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the cooperation between the government departments that ensured the successful completion of Welisizwe Bridges in KwaMhlanga, Mpumalanga. Read more »

South Africa: Over 13,000 Spaza Shops Registration Forms Issued in Gauteng

As the spaza shop registration deadline looms, a total of 13 616 registration forms have been issued to local and foreign owners across Gauteng since registration started on 15… Read more »

South Africa: Basic Education Launches App to Track Eradication of Pit Toilets

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has unveiled the Safe Schools App, a technological solution designed to tackle one of the most urgent issues in South African schools - the… Read more »

South Africa: GBV Activists Appointed to Link Communities and Law Enforcement

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has handed over appointment letters to 173 gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) activists who will serve as liaisons between the… Read more »

South Africa: New Children's Edutainment Garden Launched in Pretoria

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has unveiled the new Children's Edutainment Garden at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden ahead of the… Read more »

South Africa: Deadline Looms for NSFAS Applications

With five days left before the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) application process for the 2025 academic year closes, Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Stresses Job Creation, Inclusive Growth in Mpumalanga

President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the importance of inclusive economic growth and job creation as the central focus of government and its social partners. Read more »