South Africa: Reduction in Some Crime Categories

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has recorded a downward trend in some categories of crime, including murder, robbery and carjacking. Read more »

South Africa: SA to Mark World Aids Day

Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC), will on Sunday lead the official commemoration of World Aids… Read more »

South Africa: National Treasury Committed to Improving Procurement Systems

National Treasury has asserted that it will take proactive steps to address the areas that need improvement in the country's procurement systems. Read more »

Africa: South Africa Remains Committed to Ozone Protection and Climate Action

South Africa recently participated in the 36th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MOP 36) in Bangkok, Thailand. Read more »

South Africa: Longest Stretch of No Load Shedding in Five Years

Eskom has marked the longest stretch of uninterrupted power supply in five years, with load shedding suspended for more than 240 consecutive days. Read more »

South Africa: Kubayi Pledges to Hand Over Houses to GBVF Victims

As part of the 16 Days of Activism for no Violence Against Women and Children campaign, Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, has pledged to hand over 16 houses to the… Read more »

South Africa: Flying Squad Discovers Drugs to the Value of R4.5 Million

Police on Saturday discovered drugs worth an estimated R4.5 million during a search of a suspicious car travelling on Robert Sobukwe Road in Cape Town. Read more »

South Africa: Take the Gloves Off Gender-Based Violence and Femicide

Violence, particularly against women and children, continues to be a sting on our collective South African skin, and it is a battle that requires our collective effort to win,… Read more »

South Africa: Cutting Red Tape Can Accelerate Renewable Energy Development

Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, says reforms aimed at cutting red tape in the renewable energy sector are critical for accelerating projects… Read more »

South Africa: Klipplaat Water Treatment Works to Provide Quality Drinking Water

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has handed over a certificate of the completed water treatment works plant located in Klipplaat, Eastern Cape, declaring that the plant… Read more »

South Africa: National House of Traditional & Khoisan Leaders Supports Implementation of NHI

The National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders (NHTKL) says it fully endorses the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI). Read more »

South Africa: Harassment of Cape Fur Seals a Criminal Offence

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has expressed concern about increasing incidents of harassment by the public of Cape fur seals along the coast. Read more »

South Africa: Ekurhuleni Investment Conference to Be Held This Week

The City of Ekurhuleni is expected to hold the Ekurhuleni Investment Conference 2024 from Tuesday. Read more »

South Africa: 14 Illegal Miners Arrested in Stilfontein

A total of 14 illegal miners were arrested after they emerged from the disused mines in Stilfontein in the North West, where they had been holed up for months following the arrival… Read more »

South Africa: SA Welcomes U.S.$300 Billion Commitment for Climate Finance

Government has welcomed the new finance deal of US$300 billion per year by 2035 - which was committed by high-income economies, to finance climate action for developing economies. Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President to Lead 16 Days Launch

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Monday lead the launch of the National 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign at the Rustenburg Local… Read more »

South Africa: Gangsterism, Substance Abuse a Thorn in Ekurhuleni Schools

While the Gauteng Department of Education's focus in on teaching and learning, the department says these plans continue to be interrupted by incidents of crime, bullying,… Read more »

South Africa: City of Cape Town Condemns Intimidation of Water Debt Management Staff

The City of Cape Town has strongly condemned recent incidents of intimidation directed at water debt management staff while they are executing their duties. Read more »

South Africa: Justice Minister Welcomes ICC Warrants of Arrest for Israel, Hamas Leaders

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Thembi Simelane, has welcomed the International Criminal Court's (ICC) issuance of arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister… Read more »

South Africa: Bayer Recalls Yaz Plus Contraceptives Due to a Quality Issue

Bayer, a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has recalled faulty Yaz Plus birth control pill packs. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Concludes Inaugural Picc Under 7th Administration

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the seventh administration has prioritised its commitment to scale up investment in infrastructure, as government seeks to boost the economy, create… Read more »

South Africa: Motorists Urged to Ensure Vehicles Are Roadworthy Before the Holidays

With a total of 624 333 vehicle licences, or discs, expiring at the end of November, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has encouraged motorists to ensure their… Read more »

South Africa: Foodborne Illnesses Classified As a National Disaster

South Africa's National Disaster Management Centre has, in terms Section 23 of the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002, classified the recent uptick in foodborne illnesses across… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Officiate National Presidential Msme and Cooperative Awards

The importance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives' development in advancing South Africa's broader economic goals will come in to focus at the National… Read more »

South Africa: Agriculture to Conduct Inspections of Terbufos Manufacturers

The Department of Agriculture will, in the next few days, conduct inspections at all five registered manufacturers of Terbufos to ascertain controls, and to determine if markers… Read more »