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 »

South Africa: R20 Million Emergency Relief Allocated to Tackle Knysna Water Crisis

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has announced an emergency relief allocation of R20 million to the Knysna Municipality, as part of urgent interventions to address the… Read more »

South Africa: Labour Dept Speeds Up Claims Processing for Deceased Pinetown Worker

The Department of Employment and Labour has confirmed that the benefits of the widow of a deceased Pinetown worker are being processed and will be paid in less than a month. Read more »

South Africa: Learners Relocated After Storm Hit Amajuba District

Grade 11 and 12 learners from Umzilikazi Secondary School in Newcastle are being temporarily accommodated at Sgodiphola Primary School following the severe thunderstorms that… Read more »

South Africa: Collective Action Needed to Curb School Violence, Says Minister Gwarube

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on parents, communities and government to work together to curb violence in schools, stressing that learner safety is fundamental… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Government Provides Psychosocial Support After Learner Transport Tragedy

Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says they are providing psychosocial support to the schools and parents who lost loved ones in the accident that claimed the lives of 12… Read more »

South Africa: Departments Unite to Enhance Maths and Science Education

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has announced that his department will strengthen its long-term partnership with the Department of… Read more »

South Africa: Government Intervenes Over Sewer Crisis in JB Marks Municipality

Poorly functioning wastewater treatment plants and ongoing sewerage spillages continue to contribute significantly to water pollution in JB Marks Local Municipality in North West,… Read more »

South Africa: President Mourns Deaths in Cape Flats Violence and Scholar Transport Crash

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the loss of life resulting from violent incidents on the Cape Flats over the weekend and in a tragic collision involving… Read more »

South Africa: SANDF Deploys Rescue Team to Assist in Flood-Stricken Areas

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that it continues to support various flood-stricken communities by conducting rescue operations to evacuate people… Read more »

South Africa: MEC Chiloane Devastated After Scholar Transport Incident Claims 13

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed his deep devastation, following a tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark on Monday morning, which claimed the lives… Read more »

South Africa: Kruger National Park Applies Quota System for Visitors

The Kruger National Park (KNP) has implemented a gate quota system with immediate effect in the interest of visitor safety and effective traffic management, after heavy rains. Read more »