South Africa: MEC Chiloane Visits Daveyton Family Following Tragic School Wall Collapse

Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, has visited the family of a Grade 3 learner, who died following a wall collapse at Lerutle Primary School, last week. Read more »

South Africa: North West Raises Alarm Over Illegal Mining, Chrome Wash Plants

The North West Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism has raised serious concerns over the growing number of… Read more »

South Africa: Nsfas Directed to Activate Forensic Unit to Work With SIU

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has directed the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board to activate its forensic unit immediately to work with the… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa States SA Investment Case Ahead of SAIC

The South African government will pursue its commitment to fiscal discipline and reform implementation as the upcoming South African Investment Conference (SAIC) provides a pivotal… Read more »

South Africa: Majodina to Release Green Drop Report

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will on Tuesday release the Green Drop Report, alongside progress reports on the Blue Drop and No Drop programmes, providing a… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Lifts 210 000 Out of Peak Period Load Reduction

Eskom's efforts to eliminate load reduction are gathering pace with more than 210 000 customers no longer affected during peak periods. Read more »

South Africa: Thunderstorms Expected in Northern Kwazulu-Natal

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in several areas in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »

South Africa: SA Women Arrested for Possession of Drugs

The South African Police Service (SAPS), working closely with Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), has arrested five South African female drug mules at OR Tambo International… Read more »

South Africa: Investing for a Better SA

South Africa is choosing momentum over hesitation. At a time when global markets are marked by volatility and investor caution, the country is pressing ahead with its sixth… Read more »

South Africa: North West Police Make Progress in Fighting Crime

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Bojanala District continues to record successes, following recent coordinated crime-fighting operations int the North West. Read more »

South Africa: BMA to Deal Decisively With Wrongdoers

Ahead of the Easter Holiday period, the Border Management Authority (BMA) has issued a stern warning to travellers and officials that any involvement in illegal activities will be… Read more »

South Africa: Severe Thunderstorms Expected for Parts of South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 4 Warning for severe thunderstorms that are expected in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's First Table Grapes Shipment Arrives in the Philippines

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the successful arrival of the first official shipment of South African table grapes to the Philippines, marking a significant… Read more »

South Africa: Senior Police Officials in Court With Alleged Crime Boss, Matlala

Some 12 senior police officers as well as alleged underground boss, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, have appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on charges of corruption, fraud and the… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Advances Governance of Digital Platforms At TikTok Safer Internet Summit

Not so long ago, the ability to share information with large audiences was limited to a small group of people, such as journalists and broadcasters. Today, digital platforms have… Read more »

South Africa: Steenhuisen Hails Court Decision On National FMD Strategy

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed today's outcome in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, which has affirmed the department's lawful authority to regulate and… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Leaders Address Technical Barriers to Trade

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams has officially opened the 41st annual meeting of the SADC Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Structures. Read more »

South Africa: Over 18 000 Suspects Nabbed for Various Crimes

The South African Police Service (SAPS) nationwide Operation Shanela has yielded significant breakthroughs in combating various crimes, including drug trafficking, and serious and… Read more »

South Africa: Bridging the Digital Divide

Learners at Louwville High School in Vredenburg on the West Coast of the Western Cape are stepping into a more connected future, following the handover of a Mobile Digital Library… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Reflects On SA's Gains in Fight Against TB

South Africa's Tuberculosis (TB) programme has achieved remarkable success in reducing the rate of incidence; the latter being the number of new cases each year. Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Responds to Being Mentioned At Madlanga Commission

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has categorically denied claims made by Sergeant Fannie Nkosi at the Madlanga Commission, alleging that he met with Vusimuzi Cat Matlala or that… Read more »

South Africa: PSC to Meet His Majesty King Misuzulu Kazwelithini Zulu

The Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Professor Somadoda Fikeni, will meet with His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini Zulu on Tuesday, to discuss strengthening… Read more »

South Africa: Steenhuisen Welcomes Sahpra's Intervention to Fast-Track Access to FMD Vaccines

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the swift intervention by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) to expedite the importation of six… Read more »

Southern Africa: President Ramaphosa Urges Unity As SADC Marks Liberation Day

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on Southern African nations to remain united and vigilant in safeguarding their hard-won freedom, as the region commemorates Southern Africa… Read more »

South Africa: Quality Healthcare Must Be Accessible to All South Africans - President

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare, saying excellence in medical care must be available to all… Read more »