South Africa: SA to Host Water Investment Summit

Government is set to host the African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit, which aims to mobilise investments for climate-resilient water infrastructure and unlock shared prosperity… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Shines Spotlight On Mangaung FCs Unit for Protecting the Vulnerable

As the country observes Women's Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has embarked on a series of profiles to celebrate the specialised units and teams who go above and… Read more »

South Africa: Four Sentenced to Life in Prison for Hlatshwayo Murder

Four people have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of engineer Oscar Hlatshwayo in a drive-by shooting in Ladysmith in 2019, the South African Police Service… Read more »

South Africa: Over 600,000 Grade 1 and 8 Online Applications Recorded in Gauteng

Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane has announced that over 600 000 successful applications were recorded during the 2026 Online Admissions application period for Grade 1 and… Read more »

South Africa: SAWS Warns of Cold Weather Conditions

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a cut-off-low is expected to result in cloudy and cold conditions over the central and eastern parts of the country between… Read more »

South Africa: Mantashe Seeks Wider Market for SA's Natural Diamonds

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has called for the marketing of South African natural diamonds across the world, as the sector faces a decline in demand and… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Announce Nationwide Cleanup Day

President Cyril Ramaphosa will designate a specific day for a nationwide cleanup, with all South Africans, including Ministers, participating in community cleanup efforts, Deputy… Read more »

South Africa: Letsike Condemns School Bullying Incident

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has condemned the viral video depicting a schoolgirl being assaulted. Read more »

South Africa: Progress Made in Protecting Women, Children and Vulnerable Groups

With the country commemorating Women's Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has highlighted progress made in protecting women, children, and other vulnerable groups. Read more »

South Africa: Petrol Prices Set to Decrease, Diesel On the Up

Petrol consumers will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps this month, as the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced a decrease in the price of fuel… Read more »

South Africa: Municipality Commits to Full Repair of Kings Beach Sewer System

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has committed to fully restoring the sewer system in the Kings Beach and surrounding areas in Gqeberha. Read more »

South Africa: North West Relaunches Human Resource Development Council

The North West Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) whose primary objective is to leverage the province's skills base as a means of promoting socio-economic development,… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile to Unveil Bust of Mk Combatant in EC

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will unveil the bust of Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) combatant Mbulelo "Khaya Kasibe" "Ntsizwa" Ngono on Thursday, 7 August 2025, in Lurhwayizo village,… Read more »

Lesotho: SAPS National Commissioner Meets Basotho Counterpart

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola has met with his counterpart in Lesotho, Advocate Borotho Matsoso. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Crime Blitz Leads to 133 Arrests

In a coordinated weeklong operation, Gauteng police emergency services, including the Flying Squad, K9 Units and Highway Patrol members, apprehended 133 suspects between Friday, 25… Read more »

South Africa: Premier Commends KZN Law Enforcement Efforts

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has commended law enforcement agencies across the province for their efforts to keep communities safe. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Forensic Investigation Reports Released

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has released the findings of several forensic investigation reports, which probed a range of provincial departments. Read more »

South Africa: Premier Lesufi Reshuffles Gauteng Hods

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced a reshuffle of Heads of Departments (HODs) across provincial government departments. Read more »

South Africa: SA Must Adapt to 'Turbulent Trade Environment'

With the United States' decision to impose a 30% tariff on South African imports, the country must adapt quickly to a "turbulent trade environment". Read more »

South Africa: BMA Nabs Nearly 10,000 Illegal Border Crossers in First Quarter

The Border Management Authority (BMA) intercepted and deported nearly 10 000 people attempting to cross the border illegally during the first quarter of the financial year. Read more »

South Africa: Professor Firoz Cachalia Sworn in As Minister of Police

Professor Firoz Cachalia has been sworn in as the new Minister of Police during ceremony held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday. Read more »

South Africa: Government Announces Measures to Assist Exporters

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has announced a set of measures in response to the tariff hike on South African exports to the United States, which… Read more »

South Africa: Government Welcomes Renewable Energy Investments Initiative

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has applauded the launch of a research project investigating how private renewable energy investments in… Read more »

Africa: Call to Protect the Nation's Oceans

As South Africa joins the international community to celebrate Marine Protectors Day, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on all… Read more »

South Africa: No Resilient Economy Without Gender Equality

Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has warned that there can be no resilient economy while wealth and income inequality persist along gender… Read more »