June 16
South Africa: Road Closures for Presidential Inauguration
Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) has announced that several roads will be closed near the Union Buildings in Pretoria ahead of the Presidential inauguration on Wednesday, 19… Read more »
June 15
South Africa: Mpox Cases Rise to Seven As New Infection Recorded in Western Cape
The Department of Health has advised people on medication for any health condition to adhere to their treatment, as the number of Mpox cases has risen to seven. Read more »
South Africa: All Set for President Ramaphosa's Inauguration On Wednesday
Government is all set for the Presidential inauguration, which will take place on Wednesday, 19 June 2024, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Read more »
South Africa: Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane Elected Unopposed As Chair of NCOP
The African National Congress's Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane was elected unopposed as the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Saturday. Read more »
June 14
South Africa: I Will Work With All Parties, Says Newly Elected Speaker Didiza
The newly elected Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of the seventh administration, Thoko Didiza, has committed to ensure that Parliamentary debates are conducted within the… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Working Towards a Permanent Solution for Flood Victims
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is working towards a permanent solution for the people affected by the recent storms. Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Legislature Elects First Female Premier
History has been made in Limpopo where Health MEC, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has been elected as the new Premier - the first woman to hold the position in the province. Read more »
South Africa: Panyaza Lesufi Re-Elected As Gauteng Premier
Panyaza Lesufi has been re-elected as the Gauteng Premier for the seventh administration. Read more »
South Africa: 30-Year Prison Sentence for Tampering With Essential Infrastructure
Tinos Ndebele has been sentenced to 30 years of direct imprisonment after being convicted on charges of tampering with essential infrastructure as well as theft from essential… Read more »
South Africa: All Systems Go for Youth Day Commemoration
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) in partnership with the Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture, the Presidency and Limpopo Provincial Government are ready to host the… Read more »
South Africa: Chikunga Welcomes Sentence Imposed On Driver in Fatal Crash
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has welcomed the 10-year imprisonment sentence imposed on the driver who caused the collision that claimed the lives of her son,… Read more »
South Africa: New Members of Parliament Sworn in
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has urged newly sworn-in Members of Parliament to reflect on past mistakes and commit to improving democracy in South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Road Closures Ahead of First Sitting of Parliament
The public is advised that numerous road closures will be in effect around the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) ahead of the first sittings of the two Houses of… Read more »
June 13
South Africa: Date Set for Presidential Inauguration
The Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, has announced that the inauguration of the President-elect will be held in Pretoria on Wednesday next week. Read more »
South Africa: Tobacco Use in SA Remains High, With Smokers Starting At a Younger Age
The prevalence of smoking in South Africa remains high compared to other countries, with an average of 8.5 cigarettes smoked per day by daily smokers. Read more »
South Africa: SA Records Second Death From Mpox, With Six Known Positive Cases
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has announced a second death linked to Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. Read more »
June 12
South Africa: One Mpox Patient Passes Away, While Four Are Still in Recovery
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has announced that one of the five Mpox patients in South Africa passed away on Monday at Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng. Read more »
South Africa: Twelve Life Terms, Plus 75 Years in Prison for Serial Rapist
Bhekithemba Fanozi Nxumalo has been sentenced to 12 terms of life imprisonment and an additional 75 years in jail in the Mtubatuba High Court for a string of rapes. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Honours Women in Agriculture
The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform will this week award top performing women in the agricultural sector, as part of the department's programme to… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Government Calls for Helping Hand for Flood Victims
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has appealed to the public to extend a helping hand to flood victims by donating essential items such as building materials, as restoration… Read more »
Africa: South Africa's Constitution Charts Our Way
South Africa recently concluded its seventh democratic general elections, ushering in a new chapter in our democracy, as there was no outright majority winner. While this may in… Read more »
Malawi: Passing of Malawi Vice President Mourned
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the government and people of South Africa, offered his condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Malawi on the passing… Read more »
South Africa: Cogta Minister to Visit KZN Following Severe Storms
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Thembi Nkadimeng, will visit KwaZulu-Natal today to assess the impact of the heavy storms that ravaged parts of the… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Signs Three Bills Into Law
President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of Section 79(1) of the Constitution assented to and signed into law the National Land Transport Amendment Bill, the Economic Regulation of… Read more »
June 11
South Africa: Mop Up Operations Continue Across KwaZulu-Natal
Mop up operations continue across KwaZulu-Natal following heavy rains, which wreaked havoc in various parts of the province. Read more »