South Africa: President Confirms Nominations to National Dialogue Steering Committee

President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the nominations to the Steering Committee of the National Dialogue, marking a key milestone in the establishment of a citizen led, inclusive… Read more »

South Africa: Heritage Council Mourns Passing of Council Member

The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) has announced the passing of its Council Member, Dr Natalie Skeepers, saying her passing is a loss to the public sector. Read more »

South Africa: Kruger National Park Implements Gate Quotas to Avoid Overcrowding

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised day visitors planning to visit the Kruger National Park (KNP) during the festive season that gate quotas will be in place to… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Extraordinary Summit Considers Madagascar Report

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will consider a report on the political and security situation in Madagascar. Read more »

South Africa: Warm-to-Cool Conditions for Christmas, New Year Period

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) expects partly cloudy and warm-to-cool conditions across much of the country during the Christmas and the New Year period. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Receives Interim Report of Madlanga Commission

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice… Read more »

South Africa: Seven Kenyan Nationals Arrested for Working Illegally in South Africa

Seven Kenyan nationals were arrested for allegedly working at a centre, despite entering the country on a tourist visa. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Simelane to Conduct Oversight Visit to Free State Housing Project

Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, is expected to conduct an oversight visit to the Baken Park Catalytic Housing Project located in Bethlehem in the Free State today,… Read more »

South Africa: Majodina Calls for Responsible Water Use This Festive Season

As South Africans travel to various holiday destinations during the festive season, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, has reiterated her call for the public to use… Read more »

South Africa: Reminder for Trustees' Deadline to File Itr12t

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has reiterated to trustees the importance of voluntary compliance in maintaining trust in the country's tax system. Read more »

South Africa: Stern Warning Against Reckless Behaviour On Gauteng Roads

The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has warned motorists that there will be zero tolerance for unroadworthy vehicles, reckless behaviour, or… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Warns Against False Narratives Aimed At Dividing South Africans

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned against misinformation and false narratives that seek to portray South Africa as a deeply divided society, warning that such narratives are… Read more »

South Africa: Ramokgopa Announces 890mw Solar Boost As Renewable Rollout Accelerates

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced the appointment of additional Preferred Bidders to deliver 890 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV)… Read more »

South Africa: Majodina in Lesotho

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has expressed satisfaction with progress made on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), with 48% of construction… Read more »

South Africa: Department Welcomes High Court Judgement On the Publishing NSC Results

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has welcomed a high court decision confirming the publication of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results in newspapers and… Read more »

Lesotho: No Extensions for Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Majodina

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has stressed the urgency of meeting the 2028/2029 completion deadline for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP),… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Caution As Road Accidents Claim 12 Lives

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has reiterated a call for motorists to exercise caution on the roads this festive season after 12 people died in two separate… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Learner Placement Continues

The Gauteng Department of Education has assured parents of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners that it is working hard to ensure that the remaining 15 144 unplaced applicants are placed… Read more »

South Africa: Traffic Officers Adopt a Zero-Tolerance Stance Towards Bribery

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the arrest of eight motorists for allegedly attempting to bribe officers since the start of the festive season. Read more »

South Africa: Motsoaledi Advocates for Universal Health Coverage

In an address marking Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2025, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has examined South Africa's healthcare system, challenging the current model of… Read more »

South Africa: Ex-Apartheid Police to Remain Behind Bars Pending Bail Decision

Two former apartheid-era police officers, who were convicted of the premeditated murder of Congress of South African Students (COSAS) member Caiphus Nyoka, will remain in custody… Read more »

South Africa: Court Ruling Safeguarding Commuters and Stabilising Taxi Industry Welcomed

The Western Cape Mobility Department has expressed its support for the recent ruling by the Western Cape High Court regarding the case involving the MEC for Mobility and the Cape… Read more »

South Africa: Government Welcomes Decline in Poverty Levels

Government has welcomed the latest Poverty Trends in South Africa report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which shows a significant decline in poverty levels over… Read more »

South Africa: Two Officials Suspended Over Matric Exam Paper Leaks

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has confirmed that two officials from the Department of Basic Education (DBE) have been suspended with immediate effect following a breach… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Education Warns of Scam Targeting Unemployed Teachers

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has issued an alert about a scam targeting new, unemployed, and substitute teachers, misleading them into believing they have been… Read more »