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 »

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 »

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 »

South Africa: SA to Host Special WEF Summit in 2027

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has announced that South Africa will host a Special World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit in 2027. Read more »

South Africa: Power Grid Stability Continues to Support Economic Activity

Eskom has entered 2026 with a markedly stronger and more stable power system than in the previous five years, supporting the country's return to work and continued economic… Read more »

South Africa: Protection of Persons With Disabilities Key Amid Severe Weather Conditions

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has advocated for the protection of persons with disabilities against climate change as mandated by law and policy. Read more »

South Africa: Roads Affected By Floods in Mpumalanga

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has provided an update on the national roads that were affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding in Mpumalanga. Read more »

South Africa: Rand Water Rejects Claim the Vaal Dam Has Been Poisoned

Rand Water has confirmed that consumers may continue to drink water directly from their taps safely. Read more »

South Africa: Transnet Partners With Belgian Port Entities to Modernise Local Ports

Transnet has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI) and the Antwerp/Flanders Port Training Center (APEC) to… Read more »

South Africa: Government Welcomes Chery SA Investment

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement of an investment by Chery South Africa in the automotive sector. Read more »

South Africa: Nkabinde Enquiry Resumes Hearings Next Week

The enquiry into the fitness to hold office of Advocate Andrew Chauke will resume its hearing on Monday following its adjournment for the festive period. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Rolls Out More Smart DLTCs

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is accelerating the roll out of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) across the province, bringing efficient, ethical and… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints Deputy Public Protector

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Dinkie Portia Dube as the Deputy Public Protector of the Republic of South Africa for a term of seven years, effective from 1… Read more »

South Africa: Crocodile Bridge Gate Reopens for Day Visitors

As severe weather conditions have eased down across parts of the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, including areas in the Kruger National Park (KNP), the Crocodile Bridge Gate will… Read more »

South Africa: Keurbooms-Soetkraal Fire Contained

The Keurbooms-Soetkraal fire, which affected parts of the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park, has been successfully contained. Read more »

South Africa: Killer Vigilantes Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentences imposed by the Bhisho High Court in a matter relating to the vigilante killing of four people at Debenek in the… Read more »

South Africa: Public Called to Share Ideas for 2026 Budget

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has encouraged South Africans to share their suggestions on the 2026 Budget. Read more »