South Africa: Deputy President to Address Public Works and Infrastructure Minmec

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Thursday deliver the keynote address at the two-day Public Works and Infrastructure Minister and MECs (MinMEC) sitting, scheduled to take… Read more »

South Africa: 'Criminal Justice System Is Key to the Rule of Law' - Justice Madlanga

The Madlanga Commission has kicked off proceedings at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Tshwane today. Read more »

South Africa: Johannesburg, Durban to Host Africa's Premier Tourism Trade Shows

Johannesburg and Durban have been confirmed as the host cities for Africa's two flagship tourism trade shows, Meetings Africa and Africa's Travel Indaba (ATI) for the next five… Read more »

South Africa: 'Impartial' Madlanga Commission to Make Findings Based On Evidence

Chief evidence leader of the Madlanga Commission, Advocate Terry Motau SC, has emphasised that the Commission will take an impartial approach to all the evidence that will be… Read more »

South Africa: Over 200 Suspects Arrested in Ekurhuleni Weekend Crackdown

Police in Ekurhuleni arrested 206 suspects and shut down five illegal liquor outlets during a weekend crime crackdown across the district. Read more »

South Africa: Government Is Strengthening the 'Foundations of Our Public Service' - President Ramaphosa

As South Africa marks Public Service Month, President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured citizens that government is hard at work to strengthen the public service system and has… Read more »

South Africa: Chemotherapy Room, Pharmacy Upgrade Brings Hope to Groote Schuur Hospital Patients

The Oncology Department at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH), which cares for approximately 3 000 new patients every year, has officially opened a newly upgraded outpatient chemotherapy… Read more »

South Africa: 'We Are Going to Find Solutions' to Jhb Water Challenge - Mayor Morero

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has moved to assure the city's residents that the current water challenges gripping the city are being dealt with. Read more »

South Africa: Matriculants Urged to Explore Multiple Career Pathways

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has urged matriculants to explore a range of post-school opportunities, as spaces at universities remain limited. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Police Honour Fallen Heroes

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng has honoured four officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in the 2025/26 financial year. Read more »

South Africa: Government Engages Public On Fiscal Framework

The National Treasury has encouraged the public to submit written comments on the Fiscal Anchors Discussion Document, which proposes reforms to stabilise South Africa's debt and… Read more »

Africa: Promising Trade Leads for Local Companies At Intra-Africa Trade Fair

South African companies who were part of the 30-member business delegation at the recently concluded Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) in Algeria say they are eager to do business in… Read more »

South Africa: Food Security to Form Part of G20 Agriculture Working Group Deliberations

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Deputy Minister Nokuzola Capa will chair the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Agriculture Working Group and Food Security Task Force Ministerial… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Maintains Reliable Power Supply

Eskom reports that it continues to reliably supply electricity to South Africa, with unplanned losses from breakdowns remaining well below the 10 000 megawatt (MW) threshold,… Read more »

Africa: Fitch Affirms South Africa's BB - Rating, Maintains Stable Outlook

Government has welcomed Fitch's decision to affirm South Africa's long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at "BB-" and maintain the stable outlook. Read more »

South Africa: Deadline Looms for MSMEs to Access Business Infrastructure Support

The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has reminded entrepreneurs and small business owners that the application period for the Business Infrastructure Support… Read more »

South Africa: Provinces Report Slight Increase in Spending

The South African provinces have spent R198.4 billion, or 24.8 percent of the allocated main budget of R798.6 billion during the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. Read more »

South Africa: Government Urges Calm Amid Water Challenges in Jhb

Government has called for calm amidst protests over persistent water supply challenges in Westbury and Coronationville, Johannesburg. Read more »

South Africa: Government Boosts Initiatives to Tackle Youth Unemployment, Mashatile

Government is currently implementing several collaborative initiatives to tackle youth unemployment, focusing on improving labour market functioning through skills training, work… Read more »

South Africa: Government Awaits Court Decision On Export Quotas

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has decided not to set the 2024-2025 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna… Read more »

South Africa: Zululand Schools Benefit From New Education Resources

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has handed over critical education resources to schools in the Zululand District, reinforcing the province's commitment to improving learning… Read more »

South Africa: Health Ombudsman Conference Highlights Healthcare As a Human Right

The Office of the Health Ombudsman has convened its inaugural two-day conference, which started on Thursday, 11 September 2025, at the Emperors Palace Conference Centre in Kempton… Read more »

South Africa: Phaahla Hails Lenacapavir As HIV Prevention Breakthrough in SA

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, has hailed long-acting injectables such as Lenacapavir as a game-changer poised to revolutionise HIV prevention, especially for… Read more »

South Africa: Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Surpasses 5 Million Young People Reached

Since its inception in 2020, as an endeavour to address the country's youth unemployment challenge, the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) has exceeded its target of… Read more »

South Africa: Inquest Into Death of Steve Bantu Biko to Be Reopened

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced that it will on Friday enrol the reopening of the inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist and Black Consciousness… Read more »