South Africa: Office of Chief Justice Has Zero-Tolerance for Corruption

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on fraud and corruption following allegations of impropriety at the Mthatha High Court in the Eastern… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Urges Suspects in Journalist Murder Case to Hand Themselves Over

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has called on 24-year-old Thato David Madisha and Sello "Skhalo" Uoane to hand themselves over to the police at their nearest police… Read more »

South Africa: Health Calls for Protection of Nurses On International Nurses Day

The Department of Health has called for collective efforts to protect nurses and health workers and ensure a conducive working environment as the country joins the global community… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Rallies Behind Global Road Safety Week

The Western Cape Government (WCG) has reaffirmed its commitment to road safety by supporting the 8th United Nations (UN) Global Road Safety Week, scheduled to take place from 12 to… Read more »

South Africa: Suspect to Appear in Court for Fraud and Impersonating a Police Officer

A 42-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate Court today, following his arrest on Saturday morning in Petrus Steyn, in the Free State province, on… Read more »

South Africa: Operation Vulindlela to Lead the Digital Transformation Roadmap

The Roadmap for the Digital Transformation of Government will be officially launched today by the Presidency, the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), and… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile to Deliver Official Opening Address At Africa Travel Indaba

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver the official opening address at the Africa Travel Indaba on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in… Read more »

Africa: Africa CEO Forum an Opportunity for 'Africa-Focused Trade and Investment'

President Cyril Ramaphosa says his working visit to Côte d'Ivoire this week to attend the Africa CEO Forum is an opportunity to deepen investment and trade with the rest of… Read more »

South Africa: 2025 Child Protection Month - Let's Root Out Child Abuse Together

The Department of Social Development (DSD) has launched a nationwide child protection programme to combat child abuse, following alarming statistics revealing that more than 26 000… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Engages Usa On Resettlement Concerns

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has engaged its United States of America (USA) counterparts on the resettlement of South Africans claiming refugee… Read more »

South Africa: Omotoso Faces Contravention of Immigration Act Charges

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed the arrest of controversial televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, in East London on Saturday. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Welcomes Election of Pope Leo Xiv

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church. Read more »

Africa: Call for Bold Investment to Secure Southern Africa's Water Future

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has called for decisive and intensified investment in the water sector to secure Southern Africa's future in the face of… Read more »

South Africa: Government Sends Condolences to Ndlovu and Mdhluli Families

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has, on behalf of The Presidency and the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), expressed condolences to the… Read more »

South Africa: Public Works to Ink Agreements Aimed At Boosting Service Delivery

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, will sign memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with three municipalities to improve infrastructure delivery at local… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Calls for Action Against GBV As Stats Reveal Alarming Trends

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says a national conversation on the pervasive issues of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in South Africa is urgently needed. Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Revitalise Local Government

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has detailed government's intensified efforts to tackle the pressing challenges facing local government. Read more »

South Africa: Scheppers to Return to Eskom Following NTCSA Secondment

The Eskom-owned National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) has announced that Interim CEO (ICEO), Segomoco Scheppers, will conclude his secondment and return to the… Read more »

South Africa: Simelane Calls for Strict Compliance With Building Industry Regulations

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has called upon the building industry to recommit to compliance with regulations governing South Africa's building industry. Read more »

South Africa: Social Grant Fraudster Sentenced to Six Months Direct Imprisonment

Social grant fraudster, Anele Gxumeka, was on Thursday sentenced to six months of direct imprisonment on charges of fraud, by the Mthatha Magistrate's Court. Read more »

South Africa: Two Arrested in East London for Robbery, Possession of Stolen Vehicles

Police have arrested two men, aged 32 and 35, in East London for their alleged involvement in multiple crimes, including hijacking, house robberies, and cash-in-transit heists. Read more »

South Africa: Economic Reforms Key to Inclusive Growth

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has underscored the importance of accelerating economic reforms in order to achieve rapid and inclusive growth. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Commends Eastern Cape Abalone Poaching Bust

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has commanded a joint law enforcement operation, which led to the arrest of three suspects involved in… Read more »

South Africa: Preferred Bidders Announced for Transnet's South Dunes Precinct

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has named five companies as preferred bidders for the development of liquid bulk and green fuel terminals in the South Dunes Precinct of… Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Residents Urged to Reduce Water Usage During Sundays River Canal Shutdown

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has appealed to residents and businesses to reduce their water consumption, as a critical final shutdown of the Sundays River Canal begins this… Read more »