June 16
South Africa: Honour the Youth of 1976 Through Active Citizenry - President
Marking 50 years since the Soweto uprising of 16 June 1976, this year's Youth Day commemorations coincide with other major milestones of freedom, underscoring that South Africa's… Read more »
South Africa: NYDA Shifts Focus From Grants to Broader Youth Development Agenda
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Executive Chairperson, Dr Sunshine Myende, says the agency has repositioned itself from being primarily a grant-making institution to… Read more »
June 15
South Africa: Committee Welcomes Decision to Suspend Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Inspector
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the decision by the Office of the Premier to place the Gauteng Traffic Police Chief… Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Warns Against Misinformation On Immigration Issues
The Presidency has warned against the spread of misinformation about South Africa's immigration challenges. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Congratulates Comrades Marathon Runners
The Gauteng provincial government has congratulated all participants in the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon, from elite athletes and seasoned ultramarathoners to first-time… Read more »
South Africa: National Youth Parliament Pays Tribute to 1976 Students
Parliament will convene the National Youth Parliament on Monday, in Johannesburg, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Student Uprisings and mark 30 years of South… Read more »
South Africa: Youth Urged to Have Their Say in Upcoming Elections
With the Electoral Commission's (IEC) voter registration Weekend just days away, South Africans, particularly young people are being encouraged to participate in the commission's… Read more »
South Africa: Work Continues to Replace Green Barcoded IDs
The Department of Home Affairs is continuing work to replace the green barcoded ID books with secure smart IDs. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Highlights Efforts to Tackle Youth Unemployment Ahead of Youth Day
Ahead of Youth Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is pressing ahead with structural reforms, infrastructure investment and targeted job-creation programmes to drive… Read more »
South Africa: SAWS Warns of Windy, Unsettled Weather Across Parts of South Africa
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast that a cut-off low, associated with a surface high-pressure system, will bring windy, cooler and unsettled weather to parts of… Read more »
South Africa: Call to Respect the Elderly As Gauteng Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The Gauteng Department of Social Development on Monday joined the world in observing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Read more »
South Africa: Empowering More Youth to Become Entrepreneurs
The pressing crisis of high unemployment in South Africa can no longer be addressed by government alone, it requires a collective effort from the public sector, private sector,… Read more »
South Africa: SA to Host Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth
The role of parliamentarians in enhancing public trust in governance are among the issues that will be discussed at the 19th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the… Read more »
South Africa: Mtshweni-Tsipane Urges Youth to Follow 1976 Generation's Example
While the youth of 1976 left an indelible mark in the fight against apartheid's oppressive education policies, paving the way for equal access to education and opportunities,… Read more »
South Africa: Justice Department to Host Social Justice Walk in Stellenbosch
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD), in partnership with the Centre for Social Justice at the Stellenbosch University, will host the #Action4Inclusion… Read more »
South Africa: Man Appears in Court for Kidnapping, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm
A 45-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of kidnapping, unlawful discharge of a firearm in a public area and defeating the ends of justice, following a shooting incident… Read more »
June 14
Africa: South Africa and Malawi Governments Collaborate On Repatriation Efforts
The South African and Malawian governments have intensified efforts to facilitate the repatriation of Malawian nationals, with 980 people having already left the Lindela… Read more »
South Africa: Government Strengthens Migration Management
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration has developed an implementation plan to strengthen migration management, focusing on improved border infrastructure, access to… Read more »
South Africa: Over 40,000 Illegal Foreign Nationals Have Been Arrested - IMC On Migration
Over 40 000 illegal foreign nationals have been arrested since the beginning of 2026, with over 7 400 arrests made in the past month alone, as government intensifies efforts to… Read more »
South Africa: Call for Partnerships to Tackle Youth Unemployment
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has called for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to expand employment opportunities for young South… Read more »
South Africa: Fitch Upgrades Eskom Credit Rating to B+
Eskom says it views Fitch Rating's decision to upgrade its credit ratings, in line with the recent improvement in South Africa's sovereign credit rating as continued recognition of… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Meth Elected Vice Chair of ILO Group
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has been elected Vice Chairperson of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Government Group. Read more »
South Africa: Sport, Arts and Culture to Host Youth Expo
Ahead of the commemoration of Youth Day, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture will on Monday, 15 June2026, host a Creative and Cultural Industries Youth Career Expo at the… Read more »
South Africa: King Enock Makhosoke II Mabhena Remembered As a Transformative Leader
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described His Majesty King Enock Makhosoke II Mabhena as a transformative monarch and a mighty tree who cared a lot about people. Read more »
South Africa: Call for Protection of Rights of People With Albinism
The Gauteng Department of Social Development has called for the stronger protection, dignity, and equal treatment of persons with albinism. Read more »
