July 10, 2025
South Africa: Countries Urged to Urgently Step Up to Transform Their HIV Responses Amid Global Funding Crisis
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/Aids (UNAIDS) has today released a report that highlights a significant funding crisis threatening years of progress in the fight against… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Concerned At 23 Deaths On Province's Roads in One Week
The Western Cape Government has expressed deep concern at the number of pedestrian fatalities and drunk driving arrests recorded during the past week. Read more »
July 08, 2025
South Africa: Report Finds Racial Bias in Medical Schemes
An independent panel investigating racial bias in South Africa's medical aid schemes has reaffirmed its earlier findings that black healthcare providers were disproportionately… Read more »
South Africa: 30% U.S. Tariff 'Not an Accurate Representation' of Trade Data - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the correspondence from the United States (US) President Donald Trump on the unilateral imposition of a 30% trade tariff against South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Taxpayers Urged to Use Digital Platforms to Communicate With SARS
As the filing season for individuals is underway, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has encouraged taxpayers to use SARS's digital channels… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Hails Brics Summit As Resounding Success
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the recently concluded 17th BRICS Summit as a resounding success, highlighting strengthened cooperation among… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Commits to Address KZN Police Corruption Allegations
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the serious allegations of corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS). Read more »
July 07, 2025
South Africa: Government Allocates R1.2bn for Disaster Recovery in Affected Municipalities
Government has announced a substantial Disaster Recovery Grant, allocating R1.2 billion to municipalities affected by recent disasters. Read more »
South Africa: Call for Stronger Brics, G20 Synergy to Champion Developing Nations
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - President Cyril Ramaphosa says Brazil's leadership of BRICS and COP30, together with South Africa's Presidency of the G20, provides a unique opportunity to… Read more »
South Africa: C20 Initiative Makes Progress Ahead of G20 Summit
Chairperson of the Civil 20 (C20) Thulani Tshefuta says from December 2024 to date, they have managed to register more than 1 900 organisations that participate in C20 structures… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Makes Progress On Identity Verification Service
The Department of Home Affairs' new identity verification service that enables government users and private sector clients to verify information against the National Population… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Extends Operating Hours
The Department of Home Affairs is extending operating hours at its offices from 7 - 21 July 2025. Read more »
South Africa: Medupi's Unit 4 Returned to Service
Eskom has announced that Unit 4 of the Medupi Power Station has been successfully returned to service, adding 800MW to the national grid. Read more »
South Africa: Cellphones Confiscated in Correctional Centre Raid
Following intelligence indicating that a group of inmates at Baviaanspoort Correctional Centre were in possession of mobile phones and actively scamming members of the public, the… Read more »
South Africa: Traditional Leaders Pay Tribute to Late Former Deputy President Mabuza
The National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL) has joined the nation in mourning former Deputy President David Mabuza. Read more »
South Africa: Campaign to Plant Trees and Help Mitigate Effects of Climate Change
With the country bearing the brunt of climate change and the resultant devastation it causes in communities and economies, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment… Read more »
South Africa: Police Commissioner Commends Sentencing in Magaqa Case
The National Police Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola has commended the efforts of the investigating team in securing a 25-year… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Garners Support for Upcoming Water Summit
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has mobilised the Committee of Ministers to support the upcoming Africa Water Investment Summit that will be held in August. Read more »
July 06, 2025
South Africa: President Notes Provincial Commissioner's Statements
The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted statements made earlier today in a media briefing by South African Police Service (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial… Read more »
South Africa: Mourning Period Declared to Honour the Late Former Deputy President Mabuza
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza will be honoured with a State Funeral Category 2 on Saturday, 12 July 2025. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Provincial Government Strengthens Oversight in Flood-Affected Areas
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has intensified efforts to coordinate disaster relief and recovery measures following the devastating floods that have impacted the province,… Read more »
July 04, 2025
South Africa: Parents Urged to Ensure Children Are Vaccinated Against Measles
The Free State Health Department has issued an alert regarding a measles outbreak in the Lejweleputswa Nala (Bothaville) region of the province. Read more »
South Africa: Disruptive Rains Expected in the Western Cape
The South African Weather Service has issued a severe weather alert for Friday. Read more »
South Africa: Foot and Mouth Disease Contained in Eastern Cape, Limpopo
Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has decided to lift the disease management areas (DMA) in Eastern Cape and Limpopo after intensified efforts by veterinary services were… Read more »
South Africa: Cpf Training Workshops in Selected High Crime Areas
The South African Police Service says it will be undertaking assessments to determine the effectiveness of established Community Safety Forums (CSFs) and Community Policing Forums… Read more »
