South Africa: Ethekwini Renews Groundbreaking Partnership With Leading Universities

The eThekwini Municipality has renewed its long-standing partnership with five leading institutions of higher learning, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, collaboration, and… Read more »

South Africa: President Establishes Inquiry Into DPP Chauke's Fitness to Hold Office

President Cyril Ramaphosa has established an inquiry into the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to continue serving as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Generating Fleet Shows 'Stability and Improved Reliability'

Eskom says the current improvement in unplanned outages at generating units is a sign of the generation fleet's increasing reliability. Read more »

South Africa: Tourism Is Economic Policy, Not Just Leisure - De Lille

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa's tourism sector is not a "side story" but central to the country's economic policy, driving jobs, transformation and… Read more »

South Africa: SARS, Tax Ombud Join Forces Against Cybercrime

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) have expressed concern over growing reports of hijacked eFiling profiles, saying they are working… Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town Puts Road Safety in Focus for Transport Month

With Transport Month officially kicks off on 1 October 2025, the City of Cape Town will this year place the spotlight on road safety, an issue of utmost importance. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Pivotal Role in Reshaping Global Finance At the G20

Prior to 1994, South Africa was a country whose brand image was defined through the entrenched apartheid system. Its architecture was that of being racist, oppressive and fascist… Read more »

South Africa: SA Calls for Safe Passage of Gaza Aid Flotilla

The Government of South Africa, through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, has reiterated its call for the safe passage of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Read more »

South Africa: Lamola Calls for Unified Global Action to Address Issues of Peace and Inequality

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has emphasised the enduring role of the United Nations (UN) in global governance and called for a unified… Read more »

Malawi: President Congratulates Newly Elected Leader of Malawi

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his warm congratulations to Professor Peter Mutharika on his electoral victory in the Republic of Malawi's general elections. Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Rape

The Seshego Magistrate's Court in Limpopo on Thursday sentenced Poulis Ngwepe (44) to life imprisonment for the rape of a 13-year-old in the Ga-Ramoshoana village in the Matlala… Read more »

South Africa: Social Grant Payments to Increase By R10 in October

Social grant payment amounts are set to increase by R10 in the October 2025 payment cycle in line with the announcement made by the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the Budget… Read more »

South Africa: President Calls for Reforms to Address Global Economic Challenges

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on multilateral institutions to develop meaningful reforms that will address the challenges facing the global economy. Read more »

South Africa: Acting President Pays Respects to Premier Mabuyane After Mother's Passing

Acting President Paul Mashatile has visited Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane's home to pay his respects after the passing of his mother, Nolandile Mabuyane. Read more »

South Africa: SA Honoured With UN Award for Obesity Prevention Efforts

South Africa has been recognised for its groundbreaking efforts in combating obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), receiving the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force… Read more »

South Africa: Ekuvukeni Water Supply Project to Improve Lives of KZN Communities

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has officially handed over the completed works of the Ekuvukeni Water Supply Project in… Read more »

South Africa: Women20 Summit to Gather Global Leaders in Johannesburg

Despite progress in recent years, women worldwide continue to face significant barriers to economic empowerment and gender equality. Read more »

South Africa: SA Companies to Showcase Their Products At Anuga International Trade Fair

South African agro-processing companies from six provinces will get the opportunity to attract the attention of international food importers from across the world when they… Read more »

South Africa: Government Plans to Eliminate Load Reduction

In the next 12 to 18 months, government will work aggressively to eliminate load reduction by rolling out smart meters, dealing with illegal electricity connections and upgrading… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for an End to Gaza Conflict

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) where he stressed the importance of taking action to stop the conflict in Gaza. Read more »

South Africa: Call for Caution On the Roads This Heritage Day

Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP) and other law enforcement agencies are maintaining a strong presence on the province's roads as the country commemorates Heritage Day today. Read more »

South Africa: Asset Forfeiture Unit Granted R144m Land Forfeiture Order

The National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA) Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has been granted a R144 million forfeiture order to take back land belonging to the Department of Rural… Read more »

South Africa: No Equality Without Sign Language Rights, Letsike Warns

Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike has warned that the constitutional promise of equality will remain unfulfilled if deaf South Africans… Read more »

South Africa: Mini Budget to Be Tabled in November

National Treasury has announced that the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) will be tabled in Parliament on 12 November 2025. Read more »

Africa: Global Leaders Urge Action Against Humanitarian Law Violations in Conflicts

Leaders from Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan and South Africa, along with representatives from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), have expressed concern… Read more »