South Africa: Mandela Day - New Change Room Facilities At Westbury Open Grounds

The Chairperson of Committees of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, Bishop Dulton Adams, will lead a Mandela Day activation in Westbury on Friday. Read more »

South Africa: Government Scales Up Youth-Focused Initiatives

As government pursues faster and more inclusive economic growth, the fight against youth unemployment remains a priority, with large-scale programmes underway to create… Read more »

South Africa: Premier Mokgosi to Visit Elderly in Mazista

Elderly people in Mazista village in Swartruggens will on Friday be paid a visit by the North West Premier, Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi. Read more »

South Africa: States Announce Several Measures to Halt the Gaza Genocide At Bogotá Conference

In a significant multilateral initiative, a coalition of countries from various regions has agreed on six coordinated diplomatic, legal and economic measures aimed at restraining… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Explains Position On Commissions of Inquiry

President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the establishment of commissions of inquiry as a necessary tool to uphold integrity and accountability in South Africa's criminal justice… Read more »

South Africa: New Foot-and-Mouth Disease Detected in the Free State

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on a commercial farm in Moqhaka Local Municipality, within the Kroonstad State Veterinary… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Ntshavheni Releases Historic National Security Strategy to Strengthen People-Centred Security

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has released the public versions of key national intelligence documents, in what she described as a historic milestone in South… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile Arrives in China On a Working Visit

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in China for a strategic working visit. Read more »

South Africa: Government Working to Safeguard the Integrity, Effectiveness of the Police

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that government is hard at work to safeguard the integrity and effectiveness of the police service. Read more »

South Africa: Nzimande Undertakes Extensive Science, Technology and Innovation Visit to Tunisia and Algeria

The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, will lead a high-level South African delegation on a comprehensive visit focused on science,… Read more »

South Africa: No Risk of Load Shedding As Koeberg Unit 1 Return Delayed

Eskom has announced that Koeberg Unit 1 will return to service by the end of August, instead of the end of this month, due to additional steam generator maintenance. Read more »

South Africa: Presidency Budget Vote to Be Tabled On Wednesday

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, table the 2025/26 Presidency Budget Vote before the National Assembly in Parliament. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Welcomes 15 Year Sentences in R30m Plant Poaching Case

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has commended the conviction and sentencing of four foreign nationals involved in a major plant poaching… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Caution Amid Increased Road Fatalities

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has reiterated its call to motorists to exercise caution and show respect to each other on the roads. Read more »

South Africa: Huge Turnout At Western Cape Youth Career Expo

The 2025 Western Cape Youth in Action Career Expo has been hailed a tremendous success, drawing more than 11 500 attendees, which doubles the number from the 2024 turnout. Read more »

South Africa: Mckenzie Unveils R6.3 Billion Budget to Boost Local Talent in Sports and Arts

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has tabled a R6.3 billion budget this morning that he believes will help unlock local talent in both the sports, and arts and… Read more »

South Africa: SA to Hold a 'Critical' Meeting With Formula 1 in Two Weeks

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has revealed that a significant meeting is set to take place in the next two weeks with representatives from Formula 1 (F1). Read more »

South Africa: G20's Ability to Respond to Multilateral Tests Critical

The G20 countries' ability to respond collectively to mounting challenges facing the multilateral system will determine both the speed of global recovery and the future of… Read more »

South Africa: Environment Deputy Minister Urges G20 Leaders to Prioritise Climate Action

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has urgently called for global leaders to address climate action and provide the necessary support for… Read more »

South Africa: No Grant Payments Suspended Amid Review Process

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reassured beneficiaries of social grants that no payments have been suspended or halted due to the ongoing social grant review… Read more »

South Africa: Condolences On Passing of Former Nigeria President Buhari

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his condolences to the government and nation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, following the passing of the West African nation's former… Read more »

South Africa: Police Minister Mchunu Placed On Leave of Absence

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave of absence with immediate effect. Read more »

South Africa: Mkhwanazi Allegations - What the Judicial Commission of Inquiry Will Probe

President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined the scope of a judicial commission of inquiry that will focus on investigating "allegations relating to the infiltration of law enforcement,… Read more »

South Africa: Ramokgopa to Host G20 Meetings Focusing On Global Development

The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, will host the fourth Group of 20 (G20) Development Working Group (DWG) meeting and the… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address the Nation On Security Matters

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to brief the nation on national security matters on Sunday, the Presidency has announced. Read more »