South Africa: Mashatile Champions Sports As a Unifying Force in South Africa

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored the power of sports in strengthening social cohesion and fostering unity among South Africans. Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Concludes Engagements On Funding Budget Shortfall

The Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana and National Treasury are set to finalise the budget and table it before Parliament next week on Wednesday, 12 March 2025. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa and Mozambican Counterpart Solidify Bilateral Ties

President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Mozambican counterpart, President Daniel Chapo, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the diplomatic, political and economic relations… Read more »

South Africa: Ethekwini Municipality Tackles Water Challenges

The eThekwini Municipality will continue to work on various interventions to manage and reduce the increase in water demand that has resulted in the recurring disruption of water… Read more »

South Africa: Hlabisa to Launch the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group in SA

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will officially launch the inaugural virtual meeting of the Group of Twenty Disaster… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Welcomes Lifting of Ban On Vegetable Exports to Botswana

Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Saddened By Deaths of KZN Labour Activation Programme Beneficiaries

Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, has expressed shock and sadness at the tragic passing of three young beneficiaries of the Labour Activation Programme (LAP) in… Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town to Host Cape Town Cycle Tour

The Western Cape Government (WCG) will welcome over 30 000 cyclists for the Cape Town Cycle Tour set to take place on Sunday, 9 March 2025. Read more »

South Africa: Social Development and BMA to Strengthen Social Services At Border Posts

The Department of Social Development and the Border Management Authority (BMA) have committed to working together to address gaps in social service delivery at border crossings. Read more »

South Africa: Department to Meet NGOs Impacted By Freeze On U.S. Funding

The Department of Health will initiate a consultative process this week with various organisations impacted by the decision of the United States government to freeze and reduce… Read more »

South Africa: Report On Hazelmere Dam Water Release Dismissed

UMngeni-uThukela Water has dismissed a video circulating suggesting that water will be released from the Hazelmere Dam without any prior warning being issued to communities living… Read more »

South Africa: BMA Suspends Operations At Five Ports of Entry

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has announced temporary suspension of operations at five ports of entry due to severe flooding… Read more »

South Africa: Spaza Shops Who Met Registration Deadline to Receive Support

Spaza shop and food handling businesses that applied to register their businesses with their local municipalities but were awaiting their registration outcomes will not be… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Announces Fund to Support Spaza Shops

Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has announced the creation of a R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund that aims to enhance market competitiveness to help spaza… Read more »

South Africa: President Wishes Muslim Community Well Over Ramadaan

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his best wishes to the Muslim community as they observe the fasting month of Ramadaan. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Attends Funeral of Former Namibian President Sam Nujoma

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday joined other Heads of State and Government in bidding farewell to the late former President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr Samuel Shafishuna… Read more »

South Africa: SA and Chile Sign Trade Cooperation Agreement

South Africa and Chile have signed an agreement that will see the two countries cooperate in areas of trade and industry promotion, decarbonisation and critical minerals among… Read more »

South Africa: Deadline Won't Be Extended for Spaza Shops to Register

With today marking the final deadline for spaza shops and other food-handling outlets to register their businesses with local municipalities, the National Joint Operational and… Read more »

South Africa: Montana Weather Event Confirmed As a Landspout

Analysis of the recent destructive weather event in Montana, north of Pretoria, has been confirmed as a landspout and not a tornado. Read more »

South Africa: Warrant Officer Nabbed for Firearms, Ammunition

A police officer arrested for the alleged illegal possession of two firearms and ammunition, is expected to appear in the Odendaalsrus Magistrates Court today, said the Directorate… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Flood Victims Moved to Temporary Accommodation

Victims of the recent Durban floods have been moved to temporary emergency accommodation, the Ministry of Human Settlements said on Friday. Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Confirms Appointment of SAA CEO Prof John Lamola

Professor John Lamola has been appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of South African Airways (SAA) for two years, Cabinet said on Thursday. Read more »

South Africa: More Than 716,900 SASSA Beneficiaries Transition to Black Cards

Over 716 900 South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries have transitioned to the Postbank Black Cards from the previous SASSA Gold Cards, Cabinet said on Thursday. Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Sends Best Wishes for Injured SANDF Troops

Cabinet has extended its heartfelt wishes for a quick recovery to all soldiers returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who are currently receiving medical treatment… Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Approves Report On UN General Assembly Outcomes

Cabinet has approved the report on the outcomes of the 79th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. Read more »