South Africa: Home Affairs Extends Operating Hours

The Department of Home Affairs is extending operating hours at its offices from 7 - 21 July 2025. Read more »

South Africa: Medupi's Unit 4 Returned to Service

Eskom has announced that Unit 4 of the Medupi Power Station has been successfully returned to service, adding 800MW to the national grid. Read more »

South Africa: Cellphones Confiscated in Correctional Centre Raid

Following intelligence indicating that a group of inmates at Baviaanspoort Correctional Centre were in possession of mobile phones and actively scamming members of the public, the… Read more »

South Africa: Traditional Leaders Pay Tribute to Late Former Deputy President Mabuza

The National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL) has joined the nation in mourning former Deputy President David Mabuza. Read more »

South Africa: Campaign to Plant Trees and Help Mitigate Effects of Climate Change

With the country bearing the brunt of climate change and the resultant devastation it causes in communities and economies, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment… Read more »

South Africa: Police Commissioner Commends Sentencing in Magaqa Case

The National Police Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola has commended the efforts of the investigating team in securing a 25-year… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Garners Support for Upcoming Water Summit

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has mobilised the Committee of Ministers to support the upcoming Africa Water Investment Summit that will be held in August. Read more »

South Africa: President Notes Provincial Commissioner's Statements

The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted statements made earlier today in a media briefing by South African Police Service (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial… Read more »

South Africa: Mourning Period Declared to Honour the Late Former Deputy President Mabuza

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza will be honoured with a State Funeral Category 2 on Saturday, 12 July 2025. Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Provincial Government Strengthens Oversight in Flood-Affected Areas

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has intensified efforts to coordinate disaster relief and recovery measures following the devastating floods that have impacted the province,… Read more »

South Africa: Parents Urged to Ensure Children Are Vaccinated Against Measles

The Free State Health Department has issued an alert regarding a measles outbreak in the Lejweleputswa Nala (Bothaville) region of the province. Read more »

South Africa: Disruptive Rains Expected in the Western Cape

The South African Weather Service has issued a severe weather alert for Friday. Read more »

South Africa: Foot and Mouth Disease Contained in Eastern Cape, Limpopo

Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has decided to lift the disease management areas (DMA) in Eastern Cape and Limpopo after intensified efforts by veterinary services were… Read more »

South Africa: Cpf Training Workshops in Selected High Crime Areas

The South African Police Service says it will be undertaking assessments to determine the effectiveness of established Community Safety Forums (CSFs) and Community Policing Forums… Read more »

South Africa: G20 Tourism Priorities Programme Goes to Northern Cape

Tourism Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu has engaged with communities in the Northern Cape on the G20 Tourism Priorities and their potential to advance tourism growth and… Read more »

South Africa: Austrian State Visit an Opportunity to Strengthen Relations

The State Visit to South Africa by Austria President Alexander van der Bellen and his delegation presents an opportunity for the two countries to deepen trade and investment… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Outlines Key Achievements At Budget Vote Presentation

Minister Leon Schreiber has outlined the key achievements recorded in the Department of Home Affairs at Thursday's Budget Vote presentation. Read more »

South Africa: Berthing of World Class Container Vessel Demonstrates SA's Marine Infrastructure Prowess

South Africa's port landlord, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), has berthed one of the largest container vessels in the world, MSC Nicola Mastro, on her maiden voyage at… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Offers Condolences Following the Death of Former Deputy President

Parliament's Presiding Officers -- National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza and Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane -- have expressed their… Read more »

South Africa: Mpumalanga Premier Mourns Death of Former Deputy President

Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu has paid homage to former Deputy President David Mabuza who passed away on Thursday. Read more »

South Africa: Former Deputy President David Mabuza Passes Away

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the family of former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza who passed away on Thursday. Read more »

South Africa: FDI Has Big Role to Play in Addressing Poverty and Unemployment, Says Lamola

South Africa aims to elevate the role foreign direct investment (FDI), coupled with economic growth, plays in resolving inequality, poverty and unemployment. Read more »

South Africa: Employment and Labour Pledges Inclusive Recovery and Job-Centred Growth

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has tabled a bold and forward-looking Budget Vote, pledging a "moral reckoning" with the crisis of unemployment, and a renewed… Read more »

South Africa: Shared Strategies Key to Fighting GBVF and Advancing Gender Equality

Brazil says G20 countries can learn from one another's experiences in advancing gender equality and accelerate progress towards ending gender-based violence and building inclusive… Read more »

South Africa: Judge President Mlambo Recommended for Deputy Chief Justice

The Judicial Service Commission has announced that it will recommend the Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Justice Dunstan Mlambo, for the position of… Read more »