South Africa: Breakthrough Made in Prosecutor's Murder Case

A suspect implicated in the murder of a female prosecutor in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape is due to appear in court on Monday. Read more »

South Africa: Three Arrested for Attempted Robbery in Mpumalanga

The police have arrested three suspects following an attempted robbery in Belfast, Mpumalanga on Friday night. Read more »

South Africa: Matric Support Programme Moves to the Northern Cape

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, is set take the Matric Support Programme to the Northern Cape. Read more »

South Africa: Arrests Made in Vala Umgodi Operations

A series of successful operations under the Vala Umgodi initiative has led to several arrests and the seizure of illegal goods and equipment across the Free State province. Read more »

West Africa: Local Companies to Participate in Outward Selling Mission to West Africa

The Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa (STEASA) will be among the 15 companies participating in the Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Nigeria and Ghana next week. Read more »

South Africa: School Principal Charged With Sexual Assualt Granted R3 000 Bail

A 51-year-old school principal, Cornelius Sebothoma, who stands accused of sexually assaulting a learner appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Thursday where he was… Read more »

South Africa: Tourism Minister Dissolves SA Tourism Board

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has dissolved the South African Tourism Board in terms of section16(3)(a) of the Tourism Act. Read more »

Africa: Africa Is Not Seeking Aid, It Seeks Partners - President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a reimagined partnership between Africa and Japan, emphasising that the continent is looking for meaningful collaboration that drives… Read more »

South Africa: Tributes for ITHPCSA Member, Mme Ntswaki Maria Siease

The Interim Traditional Health Practitioners Council of South Africa (ITHPCSA) has announced the passing of Mme Ntswaki Maria Siease, a dedicated member of the council, who passed… Read more »

Africa: President Urges Deeper South Africa-Japan Trade and Investment Ties

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger economic and investment partnerships between South Africa and Japan, highlighting the opportunities in critical minerals,… Read more »

South Africa: Youth Unemployment Demands Urgent and Radical Action

South Africa's Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) has convened a critical meeting to address the country's alarming unemployment rate, affecting a significant portion of the… Read more »

South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal Education Embarks On Employee Verification Programme

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is set to embark on a comprehensive employee verification process to ensure that only legitimate employees are being paid through the… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy Minister Moraka Strengthens Ties With Jordan, UAE

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Thandi Moraka, is on an official visit to Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strengthen South Africa's… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Investment in Health of Women, Children and Adolescents

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged world leaders to intensify investments in the health and rights of women, children and adolescents, warning that the cost of inaction would be… Read more »

South Africa: Health Minister to Host NHI Session Cape Town

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, will this evening engage with medical students and the healthcare community at the University of Cape Town. Read more »

South Africa: Moves to Revitalise KZN's Beef Industry

With KwaZulu-Natal moving to revitalise its beef industry, MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has welcomed a recent high-level engagement with agricultural sector stakeholders in the… Read more »

South Africa: DSTI Deputy Minister Launches SA's First AI Teaching Robot

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, says that South Africa's first artificial intelligence (AI) robot will enhance education in the… Read more »

South Africa: Over 113 New Houses for KZN Flood Victims

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has confirmed that over 113 new houses will be built within the next four months to provide permanent shelter for families displaced by the 2022… Read more »

South Africa: Have Your Say On the Gazetted BELA Act Regulations

Government has officially gazetted the first two sets of regulations under the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act (BELA Act) 2024, for public comment. Read more »

South Africa: Government Hands Over Houses to KZN Flood Victims

Minister of Human Settlements Thembi Simelane, alongside KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Human Settlements and Transport Siboniso Duma and local municipalities' mayors, is leading a two-day… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Warns of Increase of ATM-Related Scams

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape says it has noted with concern the increase in reports of ATM-related scams. Read more »

East Africa: Authorities Dismantle Major Transnational Rhino Horn Trafficking Network

Six suspects appeared in the Pretoria magistrate's court on Tuesday in connection with a scheme involving the trade of 964 rhino horns that were destined for illegal markets in… Read more »

South Africa: NHLS Targets 50% Reduction in Toxicology Backlog By 2025/26

The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has announced a targeted strategic initiative to achieve a 50% reduction in the toxicology case backlog by the end of the 2025/26… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Launches First-Ever Renewable Energy Offtake Programme

Eskom has announced the launch of its first-ever Renewable Energy Offtake Programme. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Stands Firm On Ending Plastic Pollution, Despite Global Treaty Setback

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) session in Geneva, which aimed to deliver a binding global treaty on plastic pollution, ended without agreement on a global… Read more »