February 01
South Africa: Government Delivers Relief to Flood-Affected Communities in Limpopo
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has delivered essential supplies to individuals and communities affected by the recent floods across Limpopo. Read more »
South Africa: Move to Strengthen Global Alignment in Higher Education Sector
The Department of Higher Education and Training is in the process of conducting a sector-wide workshop on international relations, which is aimed at strengthening coherence and… Read more »
South Africa: Government Brings Relief to Flood Affected Elderly Woman
The Department of Social Development has urgently deployed Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks to Mpumalanga to assist an elderly woman heading a household of five, including two… Read more »
January 30
South Africa: Condolences After 11 Die in Isipingo Crash
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has conveyed its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the 11 passengers who lost their lives in a road crash in… Read more »
South Africa: Centurion Home Affairs Office Relocated to Centurion Mall
The Department of Home Affairs will from today relocate its Centurion office to Centurion Mall, with the new office opening to the public on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Thabo Bester Transferred to Ebongweni Correctional Centre
Convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad. Read more »
South Africa: Deadline Looms for NSFAS Rejected Students to Appeal
Students, including first-time applicants and continuing students, who were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding, have until 31 January to… Read more »
South Africa: Reform Agenda Improves Lives of Citizens
The structural reforms being implemented by government to support inclusive economic growth and job creation are beginning to have a measurable impact on the lives of ordinary… Read more »
South Africa: Nkabinde Inquiry Extension Granted
President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted an extension for the completion date for the Nkabinde Inquiry. Read more »
January 29
South Africa: Reserve Bank Keeps Repo Rate At 6.75 Percent
The South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%. Read more »
South Africa: Public Comment Sought On Proposal to Classify Performers As Employees
The Department of Employment and Labour has invited public comment on a proposal to classify performers in South Africa's advertising, artistic and cultural sectors as employees --… Read more »
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 »










