May 15, 2025
South Africa: Cabinet Approves 90-Day Programme to Intensify GBVF Response
Cabinet has approved a 90-day intensification programme aimed at urgently addressing the surge in Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) across the country. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Communities Urged to Dig Into Food Production to Tackle Hunger
Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture, Nonceba Kontsiwe, is urging communities across the province to take an active role in food production as a tool to combat hunger and uplift local… Read more »
South Africa: Late Online Western Cape Learner Applications to Close On 16 May
The Western Cape Department of Education (WCDE) has urged parents and guardians not to miss the late online applications for Grade R, 1, and 8, which close on Friday, 16 May 2025. Read more »
South Africa: Roundtable Media Discussion On National Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression and Sex Characteristics
Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel, together with Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mapaseka Steve… Read more »
South Africa: Government Focusses On Economic Growth to Spur Employment
South Africa's Cabinet remains committed to driving economic expansion and addressing unemployment. Read more »
South Africa: R7 Billion Plan to Address Emfuleni Water Woes
The Department of Water and Sanitation has committed over R7 billion over the next seven years to address the long-standing water and sanitation challenges in Emfuleni,… Read more »
South Africa: Critical Minerals Strategy Receives Cabinet Thumbs Up
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says Cabinet has approved the Critical Minerals Strategy. Read more »
South Africa: SA Launches the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum
Yesterday marked a milestone in South Africa's fight against corruption with the inaugural meeting of the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF). Read more »
South Africa: Criminal Investigation Into Corruption Allegations At Mthatha High Court
Police have launched an investigation into allegations of corruption at the Mthatha High Court in the Eastern Cape. Read more »
South Africa: North West Farmers Called to Register On Farmer Database
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is calling on farmers across the province to step forward and take part in shaping the future of agriculture by… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Commends SAPS Operations Against GBVF Related Crimes
Cabinet has welcomed the South African Police Service's (SAPS) ongoing operations aimed at preventing and combating Gender-Based Violence and Femicide related crimes. Read more »
South Africa: Public Works Minister to Engage Key Stakeholders At Nampo Agricultural Expo
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson will today attend one of the largest agricultural exhibitions under private ownership in the southern hemisphere,… Read more »
South Africa: Building On Operation Vulindlela Phase I Success
With the successful implementation of Phase I of Operation Vulindlela, government is building on this work and advancing further structural reforms to drive more rapid and… Read more »
South Africa: EC Communities Urged to Join Food Production Drive to Address Hunger
Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture Nonceba Kontsiwe has called on the communities across the province to actively participate in food production to address hunger and socio-economic… Read more »
South Africa: SA Commemorates International Day for Families
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe is leading the nation's commemoration of the International Day of Families today in Cape Town, placing the spotlight on the vital role… Read more »
May 14, 2025
South Africa: 100 Unpolished Diamonds Recovered in Operation Vala Umgodi
Nationwide Vala Umgodi operations conducted during the month of April has led to the arrest of 1 857 suspects of different nationalities. Read more »
South Africa: North West Community Urged to Recycle Electronic Waste
As part of government's efforts to curb e-waste, a community in the North West has been provided with a means to dispose of their old electronic devices. Read more »
South Africa: Hawks Conduct Search and Seizure Operation At Pretoria High Court
The South African Police Service (SAPS) Serious Corruption Investigation component conducted a search and seizure operation at the Pretoria High Court on Tuesday. Read more »
May 13, 2025
Africa: Tourism a Powerful Economic Driver in SA and Africa
Tourism remains a powerful economic driver in South Africa and across the continent, says Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille. Read more »
May 12, 2025
South Africa: Naturalised Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents Can Apply for Smart Card IDs
For the first time today, naturalised South African citizens and lawful permanent residents can apply for Smart Card IDs through the eHomeAffairs platform. Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Seeking Resettlement in U.S. Are Not Refugees - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has refuted the classification of a group of South Africans as refugees, who are seeking resettlement in the United States of America. Read more »
Africa: President Ramaphosa Champions African-Led Growth At Africa CEO Forum
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to the success of the G20 Presidency and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), while calling for… Read more »
South Africa: Lamola Hopes SA's G20 Presidency Will Transform Lives of the Needy
South Africa is making significant progress in its historic Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20), having convened 51 meetings across various working groups since December 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Commends Uptake of Smart IDs for Naturalised Citizens, Permanent Residents
The Department of Home Affairs says it has this morning successfully launched its rollout of Smart IDs for naturalised citizens and permanent residents from visa exempt countries. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences to the Families of N2 Highway Accident
KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of nine people, who lost their lives in an accident on the… Read more »
