January 29
South Africa: Tribute for Ekurhuleni MMC Andile Mngwevu
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has paid tribute to Ekurhuleni's Member of the Mayoral Committee for Roads and Transport (MMC) Andile Mngwevu for being a… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Hands Over 130 Operating Licences to Transport Operators
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport handed over 130 operating licences to compliant public transport operators on Thursday during a ceremony held at the Koedoespoort… Read more »
South Africa: Government Launches Efforts to Rebuild Basketball in SA
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has formally commenced a process to rebuild and stabilise the governance of basketball in South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre Launched
Eskom, together with the Government of the Netherlands and the Mpumalanga provincial government, have officially launched the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre at the… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Acts On SAPS and Ekurhuleni Officials Named in Madlanga Interim Report
At least 14 high-ranking South African Police Service (SAPS) and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) officials have been referred for investigation after being identified as… Read more »
South Africa: Serious Risks Posed By Unregulated Vaccine Use
The national Foot and Mouth Disease Response Plan - the first comprehensive roadmap to decisively address FMD in South Africa in 30 years - has been developed by a Ministerial Task… Read more »
South Africa: Siu to Probe Umzinyathi District Municipality Procurement and Contracting
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is set to launch a probe into the affairs of the uMzinyathi District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal to investigate allegations of serious… Read more »
South Africa: Over 4 Million Smart ID Cards Issued in 2025
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has issued a record 4 002 964 smart ID cards in the 2025 calendar year -- the highest rate of delivery in the history of the department. Read more »
South Africa: Team Working Around the Clock to Mitigate Risk At Senteeko Dam
A multi-disciplinary team of government officials is working around the clock at the Senteeko Dam, near Barberton, to reduce the potential impact should the structure fail. Read more »
South Africa: Griekwastad Murderer's Parole Set for Review
Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has referred the decision to grant parole to the infamous Griekwastad murderer to the Correctional Supervision and Parole… Read more »
South Africa: Alleged International Scam Syndicate Members Arrested
Some 23 suspected members of an alleged R1 billion international scam syndicate have appeared in the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court on charges of contravention of the… Read more »
South Africa: Makgetsi Construction Assists Greater Tzaneen After Heavy Rains
In response to recent heavy rains that caused widespread road damage and debris buildup, Makgetsi Construction Enterprise has stepped in to assist the Greater Tzaneen Local… Read more »
January 28
South Africa: SIU Returns R1.7bn to the Nsfas Purse
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has returned R1.7 billion to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme purse, which will be allocated to students' needs at… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela II Nets Over 1 000 Suspects in North West
The South African Police Service's (SAPS) high density safer festive season operation - continues to ensure suspected and wanted criminals are taken off the streets in the North… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Contract Worker Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison
Eskom contract worker, Simeon Majaonke Shongwe (46), is expected to serve 20 years behind bars after he was sentenced to 35 years' imprisonment by the Ermelo District Court. Read more »
South Africa: Government-Business Partnership Enters Phase Three
Government and business have committed to placing inclusive growth, job creation and confidence at the centre of Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership. Read more »
January 27
South Africa: Call for Better Policing
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has emphasised to members of the police service that citizens deserve an effective, accountable policing service that is deeply trusted by the… Read more »
South Africa: Steenhuisen Announces Establishment of New South African Veterinary Council
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the establishment of the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), saying its composition brings together a broad and diverse… Read more »
South Africa: SANDF Conducts Project Owethu Outreach in Limpopo
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), through the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), is conducting Project OWETHU, a humanitarian community outreach… Read more »
South Africa: Agreement to Strengthen Pharmacy Education Quality
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation,… Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Launches R19.5m Irrigation Schemes Revival Programme
Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe will launch a R19.5 million provincial irrigation schemes revival programme aimed at strengthening food security and driving… Read more »
South Africa: Ongoing Monitoring Continues At High-Risk Senteeko Dam
Assessments and monitoring of the Senteeko Dam is ongoing with pressure on the dam wall slightly reduced, following the construction of an emergency spillway last week, to release… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Recognises Hardworking Men and Women in Blue
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has awarded more than 30 top performers for going above and beyond the call of duty. Read more »
South Africa: Call for Transport Operators to Regularise Operations
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has called on transport operators to act responsibly, work with the department in good faith, and take immediate steps to regularise… Read more »
January 26
South Africa: South Africa Must Build On Economic Recovery Momentum - President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for renewed focus on investment and infrastructure development to ensure that South Africa's recent economic gains translate into sustained and… Read more »
