Africa: Africa to Tackle Water Investment Gap At Summit

The upcoming African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit 2025 will serve as a critical platform to translate political commitment into concrete investment in Africa's water and… Read more »

South Africa: Commission Probing Mkhwanazi Allegations Moving 'Full Steam Ahead'

The work of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System - dubbed the Madlanga Commission - has begun "in… Read more »

South Africa: Nsfas Reaffirms Commitment to Transforming Higher Education Under New Leadership

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Ministry of Higher Education and Training and the broader government vision… Read more »

South Africa: G20 Employment Working Group Technical Meeting Kicks Off

The 4th group of Twenty (G20) Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting will kick off today in George with discussions on a various labour market issues, culminating in the… Read more »

South Africa: SA Defence Sector Returns Home With Bag Full of Quality Trade Leads

South African defence sector companies, which participated in the International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) in Türkiye from 22 - 27 July 2025, will arrive in the country… Read more »

South Africa: SA's Automotive Industry Continues to Drive Investment, Jobs and Innovation

Despite the global headwinds, President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed confidence in South Africa's auto industry noting that it is making the investments needed to build… Read more »

South Africa: JSC Announces Shortlisted Candidates for South African Courts

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted candidates for various courts around the country. Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President to Lead Service Delivery Outreach in North West

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will this week lead a service delivery outreach programme, aimed at enhancing the reliability of water supply for local communities in the North… Read more »

South Africa: Nearly 300 Arrested in Northern Cape Operation Shanela

A total of 293 suspects were arrested across all five districts of the Northern Cape as part of the South African Police Service's (SAPS) ongoing anti-crime initiative, Operation… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Tighter Scrutiny On Marriages Involving Foreign Nationals

Residents of the Greater Lejweleputswa District Municipality in the Free State have called for stricter measures to ascertain the authenticity of marriages between foreign… Read more »

South Africa: Police Intensify Probe On Basotho Military Training Claims

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its operations into the investigation of allegations that Basotho nationals are undergoing militarily training on South… Read more »

South Africa: MPs Financial Interests Released to Public

Parliament has released the 2025 register on the financial interests and other benefits of Members of Parliament (MPs). Read more »

South Africa: Concerns Over Ineffective Measures to Curb Prison Overcrowding

The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services has expressed concern over the low success rate of the current legislation aimed at reducing overcrowding in the country's… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Calls for Accelerated Action On Gender Equality

Parliament has called for an acceleration in gender equality and women's empowerment across the African continent. Read more »

South Africa: Govt Signs US$474,6-Million Loan for Just Energy Transition

South Africa and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a US$474.6 million loan agreement aimed at supporting the implementation of the Just Energy Transition (JET). Read more »

South Africa: Northern Cape Green Energy Potential Could Be 'Heartbeat' of SA's Economy

With its immense potential for renewable energy and green hydrogen production and export, the Northern Cape could become a key driver of South Africa's energy transition and… Read more »

South Africa: Majodina to Inspect R2.7 Billion Sol Plaatje Water Project

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is set to conduct an oversight inspection of the Sol Plaatje Integrated Bulk Water Intervention Project in the Northern Cape on… Read more »

South Africa: G20 Nations Called to Be Bold in Addressing Development Challenges

Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, has called on G20 nations to demonstrate bold leadership and shared accountability in… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Works to Enhance Road Safety

The Western Cape is working to enhance efforts aimed at preventing road incidents, particularly those involving pedestrians. Read more »

South Africa: Drive for Energy Efficiency Sees Registration of 7 000 Buildings

The Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, has announced that over 7 000 public and private buildings have registered for an Energy Performance… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Highlights Role of SMEs in Economic Growth and Job Creation

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has highlighted the critical role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as crucial contributors to economic development and job creation. Read more »

South Africa: Hlabisa to Lead Third Roundtable With Business On Local Government Review

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will lead the third CoGTA-National Business Initiative (NBI) Roundtable on the review… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Treasury Withdraws Support to Umkhanyakude District Municipality

KwaZulu-Natal Treasury has officially withdrawn its financial support services to Umkhanyakude District Municipality, citing concerns over wasteful expenditure and lack of… Read more »

South Africa: 2026 Gauteng School Admission Process Garners Over 213 000 Applications

Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane has announced that more than 213 000 online applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners were successfully processed by 1pm when the 2026… Read more »

South Africa: Motsoaledi Calls for Innovative Vaccine Solutions to Combat TB

Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has stressed the urgent need for innovative solutions to combat tuberculosis (TB), a disease that has historically affected not just South… Read more »