South Africa: Health Department Hosts G20 Health Working Group Meeting

The Department of Health will host the third G20 Health Working Group (HWG) meeting this week as part of a series of G20 events taking place across the country this year. Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Government Alarmed By 18 Road Fatalities in One Week

The Western Cape Provincial Government has expressed deep concern over the latest statistics regarding road safety in the province for the period between 29 April and 4 May 2025. Read more »

South Africa: N West Takes Service Delivery Programmes to Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality

The North West Provincial Government's Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, known as Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded, was launched this week in the Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality. Read more »

South Africa: Operation Vulindlela Phase 2 to Address Water Woes

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that Phase Two of Operation Vulindlela will tackle the country's worsening water crisis, while deepening reforms already… Read more »

South Africa: Phase Two of Operation Vulindlela to Further Drive Reforms, Economic Growth

The second phase of Operation Vulindlela, launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa today, will not only prioritise new areas for implementation but also deepen the implementation of… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa to Host Second G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille will address delegates and the media at a ceremony to mark the Second G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting that will get underway on Sunday. Read more »

South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Reaffirms Mission to Tackle Rampant Crime

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the Council Against Crime's (CAC) central mission to foster inter-sectoral collaboration, implement proactive interventions,… Read more »

South Africa: Water Infrastructure Upgrades Bring Much-Needed Relief to Farming Communities

Through targeted interventions and strategic infrastructure upgrades, the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has brought much-needed relief to farming… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Minister Welcomes Constitutional Court Judgment

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, has welcomed the Constitutional Court judgment handed down in respect of section 6(1)(a) of the South African Citizenship Act 88 of 1995,… Read more »

South Africa: Concern Over Ekurhuleni Metro Police Suspensions

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has noted with concern the suspension of more than 300 Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD)… Read more »

South Africa: Report On George Building Collapse Expected By Month-End

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says a report on the collapse of the George building conducted by the Council for the Built Environment and its body, the… Read more »

South Africa: Tourism Key to Youth Jobs and Economic Growth

Tourism isn't just about breath-taking landscapes and unforgettable experiences -- it's also a powerful engine for job creation and economic growth. Read more »

South Africa: Minister to Mark One-Year Anniversary of George Building Collapse

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson will today participate in the commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the George building collapse which claimed the… Read more »

South Africa: Gautrain Strives to Be More Affordable With 50% Discount Offering

In a bid to make public transport more accessible and affordable, the Gautrain is offering a 50% discount on train fares to eligible customers and has significantly reduced parking… Read more »

South Africa: Using the Arts to Grow Economies

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has called on Group of Twenty (G20) countries to invest in culture and use it to fuel economic growth. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa to Close Embassy in Bulgaria

While South Africa will close its embassy in Bulgaria, it will continue to maintain close ties with the Balkan nation. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Launch Phase II of Operation Vulindlela

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday launch the second phase of Operation Vulindlela to unleash more rapid and inclusive economic growth. Read more »

South Africa: Call for Solutions to Remove Barriers in Financial Ecosystem

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is calling on innovators around the world to develop technological solutions for verifiable… Read more »

South Africa: Inmate Death Leaves Portfolio Committee 'Concerned'

Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services has expressed concern following the death of an inmate by unnatural causes at the Goodwood Correctional Centre in… Read more »

South Africa: Electricity Reforms 'Brought to Life' in Updated Electricity Wheeling Rules

The updated Regulatory Rules on Network Charges for Third-Party Transportation of Energy have been released by the Department of Electricity and Energy. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa to Participate in Copenhagen Climate Ministerial in Denmark

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will this week represent South Africa at the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial Meeting in Denmark, a critical… Read more »

South Africa: G20 Conference Champions Financial Inclusion and Women's Economic Empowerment

Advancing women's economic empowerment through inclusive financial systems, will take centre stage this week, as the G20 Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment Conference 2025… Read more »

South Africa: Police Make Breakthrough in Missing Journalist Case

Police have made a breakthrough in the case of missing journalist, Aserie Ndlovu and his partner. Read more »

South Africa: Sustained Pressure On SA Rhino Populations

In the first three months of 2025, five provinces in South Africa lost 103 rhinos due to poaching, averaging at 34.33 rhinos per month. Read more »

South Africa: Workers' Rights Essential to Building an Inclusive Economy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the need for collective action to drive inclusive economic growth and job creation, while safeguarding the rights and gains of South… Read more »