June 25, 2025
South Africa: Forum Committed to Ending Corruption At Immigration, Border Management Systems
The Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating corruption within the country's immigration and border management… Read more »
South Africa: SA's G20 Presidency Should Focus On Humanity's Most Pressing Challenges, Says UN Resident Coordinator
As South Africa's Group of 20 (G20) Presidency approaches its final six months, the focus should be on fostering multilateral cooperation and finding collective solutions to… Read more »
South Africa: Protocol to Improve Safety in Schools
When schools are unsafe, when learners, educators and support staff live in fear, it robs learners of the very essence of learning and development, says Police Minister Senzo… Read more »
South Africa: Cold Front Hits Eastern Cape
A cold front is expected to make landfall on Wednesday in the Eastern Cape, according to South African Weather Service (SAWS). Read more »
South Africa: KZN Premier Commends Arrest in Umlazi Mass Murder Case
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has commended the arrest of a suspect in connection with the recent brutal mass murder that shocked the Umlazi community. Read more »
South Africa: Mogalakwena Municipality Called to Address Dysfunctional Wastewater Treatment Plants
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has encouraged Mogalakwena Local Municipality to implement corrective measures to address the problem of dysfunctional… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Dept Rolls Out Mobile Offices Amid Klerksdorp Office Closure
The Department of Employment and Labour has implemented several measures to minimise the disruption of services caused by the continued closure of its Klerksdorp Labour Centre in… Read more »
South Africa: G20 Sherpa Meeting to Focus On Global Solidarity and Sustainable Development
The third Sherpa meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) kicked off on Wednesday, focusing on global collaboration, sustainable development, and addressing new international challenges. Read more »
June 24, 2025
South Africa: Govt Praises Rescue Teams as Flood Toll Continues to Rise
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has confirmed that the official death toll from the recent floods has risen to 100, following additional recoveries by search teams. Read more »
South Africa: Steve Biko Academic Hospital Lauded As a Good Model for the NHI
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the state-of-the-art Steve Biko Academic Hospital as a model public health facility and a blueprint for the future of the National Health… Read more »
South Africa: Capped Leave Liability in the Public Sector Stood At R16.24 Billion - Report
The total capped leave liability in the public sector stood at R16.24 billion as of December 2023, the Public Service Commission (PSC) said on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Beth Arendse Appointed As Basa's New CEO
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has announced the appointment of Beth Arendse as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2025. Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Nets 15 372
Over 15 000 individuals have been arrested in the ongoing Operation Shanela operation, said the South African Police Service (SAPS). Read more »
South Africa: Life Imprisonment for Limpopo Farm Murder Accused
The Polokwane High Court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for a farm murder following a botched robbery. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom, City Power Resolve Billing Dispute
City Power and Eskom have reached an agreement over their long-standing electricity billing and debt dispute. Read more »
South Africa: MEC Gives Youth Development Initiative the Thumbs Up
North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha, has given his endorsement to youth development through agriculture. Read more »
South Africa: New Plant Breeders' Rights Regulations Come Into Effect
The Department of Agriculture has announced the commencement of the new Plant Breeders' Rights Act, 2018 (Act No. 12 of 2018) and its regulations with effect from 1 June 2025. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President to Speak At G20 Youth Roundtable in Johannesburg
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will address the high-level Group of 20 (G20) intergenerational roundtable hosted by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) on Friday in… Read more »
Africa: Africa Launches Second Phase of Phytosanitary Programme to Fight Crop Pests
The Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), has… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape, Northern Cape Residents Urged to Be Cautious Amid Cold Front
Communities have been urged by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, to be cautious as an intense cold front is anticipated… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Rolls Out Upgraded National Population Register From 1 July
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, on Monday announced that the department will on 1 July 2025 begin the rollout of an upgraded National Population Register (NPR)… Read more »
June 23, 2025
South Africa: 95 Dead in Eastern Cape Floods, As Search and Recovery Efforts Continue
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has announced that a total of 95 bodies have been recovered across various districts, following the recent floods, including the bodies of… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Signs U.S.$1.5 Billion Loan With World Bank
The South African government and the World Bank have signed a US$1.5 billion Development Policy Loan Agreement that will assist in unlocking key infrastructure bottlenecks,… Read more »
South Africa: Intense Cold Front to Hit SA Midweek
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that an intense cold front is expected to make landfall on Wednesday over the south-western parts of South Africa, bringing a… Read more »
South Africa: Constitutional Court a Beacon of Democracy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to call on all South Africans to "honour the proud history" of the Constitutional Court. Read more »
