Southern Africa: President Ramaphosa Elected Interim Chair of SADC

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected as the interim Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) following the regional bloc's virtual Extraordinary… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Urges Global Solidarity and Equality in Message to Pope Leo Xiv

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a renewed global spirit of solidarity, equality, and shared humanity to confront the world's growing social, economic, and environmental… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Notes President Trump's Regrettable Truth Social Post

The South African government has dismissed comments made by United States President Donald Trump on his Truth Social platform, describing his post as "regrettable" and "not… Read more »

South Africa: Spotlight On Public Employment Programmes

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government's commitment to scaling up training, accountability and pathways into real economic opportunities for participants in… Read more »

South Africa: Civil Society Unites for a Just, Inclusive and Sustainable Future

As South Africa prepares to host the 2025 G20 Summit, civil society is mobilising to ensure that the voices of ordinary people are heard at the Civil 20 (C20) South Africa Summit… Read more »

South Africa: NSC Exams Progressing Smoothly At Halfway Mark

As the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations reach the halfway mark, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has reported that the overall administration of the exams… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Strengthens Trade Ties With Saudi Arabia

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will undertake an Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 10 - 12 November 2025. Read more »

South Africa: Suspected South African Mercenaries in Ukraine Call for Government Help

President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an investigation into the circumstances that led to the recruitment of 17 young men into suspected mercenary activities in the war-torn region… Read more »

South Africa: Two Suspects in AKA Murder Case to Be Extradited to South Africa

Two men accused of the murder of South African musician, Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend, Tebello "TIBZ" Motsoane, are expected to be extradited to South Africa on 11 November… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa and Lesotho to Launch Joint Time Release Study Report

The Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, will today join the Revenue Service Lesotho for the launch of Joint end-to-end Time Release Study report… Read more »

South Africa: SA Calls for Implementation of Environmental Crime Declaration

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) to implement the recently adopted declaration that advocates for the… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Property Quarantined Over Suspected Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The Western Cape Veterinary Services has placed a property in Gouda under quarantine after a farmer in the Free State reported suspected foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) lesions in… Read more »

Africa: AU, EU to Strengthen Health Partnership Ahead of G20 Meeting

The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) will hold a high-level meeting on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, to renew their strategic partnership on health. Read more »

South Africa: Rabies Warning in High Risk Areas

The Department of Agriculture has issued a public warning of high-risk rabies areas across South Africa, following a rise in cases among dogs, Cape fur seals, and other mammals. Read more »

South Africa: Lebogang Mogashoa Appointed As the Pension Funds Adjudicator

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has appointed Lebogang Paul Mogashoa as the Pension Funds Adjudicator for the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) for a period… Read more »

South Africa: Government Announces Bonuses for National Sports Teams

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has announced that South Africa's national sports teams will receive bonuses, with Bafana Bafana set to take the largest… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints IEC Commissioners

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed commissioners for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). Read more »

South Africa: Biovac Opens New Product Development Laboratory in Cape Town

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, will deliver the keynote address at the opening of Biovac's new product development laboratory in… Read more »

South Africa: Man Arrested for Trespassing G20 Venue

Police have arrested a man for allegedly trespassing at the NASREC venue in the south of Johannesburg, where South Africa's Group of Twenty (G20) conference will be hosted from… Read more »

South Africa: Govt Responds to U.S. Refugee Programme for White Afrikaners

The South African Government has acknowledged the recent Presidential Determination made by the United States, where President Donald Trump set the refugee ceiling at 7 500,… Read more »

South Africa: SA Well Prepared to Host G20 Leaders' Summit in November

Cabinet has expressed its satisfaction with South Africa's preparations for the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit, saying it is confident the country will host the event… Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Young Farmers Prove Agriculture Is a Viable Career Path

From humble beginnings in Mputi Village, near Mthatha, to becoming an inspiration for young farmers across the Eastern Cape, Jay Jay Farming has proven that agriculture is not just… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Reaffirms Commitment to Black Economic Empowerment

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government's commitment to transformative policies, arguing that initiatives like Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) aim to empower… Read more »

South Africa: Government Rolls Out Anti-Gang Strategy to Curb Organised Crime

Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has created the National Anti-Gang Strategy, which aims to dismantle gang-related criminal… Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes South Africa's Removal From FATF

Cabinet, at its meeting held in Cape Town this week, welcomed the official removal of South Africa from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist. Read more »