South Africa: Mining Industry 'Filled With Exciting Opportunities for Investors and the Economy' - Mantashe

Despite the challenging global environment, South Africa's mining industry is an industry on the rise. Read more »

South Africa: Childhood Obesity Linked to Early Onset of Serious Health Conditions, New Study Finds

A recent study conducted by researchers from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH) in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, has… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Committed to Combating GBVF

The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Wednesday said it remains steadfast in its commitment to combat and prevent gender-based violence and femicide (GVBF) through its… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS eRecruitment Portal Receives Numerous Applications

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has received more than 185 000 applications through its newly launched e-recruitment system. Read more »

South Africa: Spaza Shop Support Fund Campaign Goes to Mpumalanga

The national awareness campaign on the Spaza Shop Support Fund is today in Volksrust, Mpumalanga. Read more »

South Africa: Green Climate Fund Approves Sanbi's Eco Disaster Risk Reduction Project

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George has welcomed the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) approval of the South African National Biodiversity Institute's (SANBI)… Read more »

South Africa: NRF Launches Call for Expressions of Interest for Presidential PhD Programme Hubs

The National Research Foundation (NRF) has made significant progress in implementing the Presidential PhD Programme by launching a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from… Read more »

South Africa: Ambitious Plan to Plant One Million Trees in One Day

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts will launch the One Million Trees campaign next week. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Issues First Permit to Vaccinate Against Avian Influenza

South Africa is set to launch its first-ever poultry vaccination campaign in the coming days, marking a significant step in the country's effort to minimise the risk of highly… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Looks to Global Lessons As It Sharpens Its Focus On Gender Priorities At G20

As the G20 Technical Meetings continue in South Africa, a powerful voice is emerging from within the country's leadership, calling for bolder and more targeted investments in… Read more »

South Africa: Judiciary Set for Full Institutional Independence

The process of placing the country's judiciary under "full institutional independence" is expected to be rolled out in the 2025/26 financial year. Read more »

South Africa: No Fear or Favour As Hawks Swoop Down On Their Own Members

Four police officials attached to the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation in Gauteng and Gauteng Provincial SAPS have been arrested alongside two civilians for charges… Read more »

South Africa: Hlabisa to Present Cogta Budget Vote to NCOP

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will officially present Budget Vote 3 for the department before the National Council of… Read more »

South Africa: Hlabisa to Announce Distribution of Municipal Disaster Response and Recovery Grant

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will officially announce the disbursement of the Municipal Disaster Response Grant and… Read more »

South Africa: Over 60 000 Applications Received On SAPS E-Recruitment Site

The South African Police Service (SAPS) e-recruitment site is continuing to receive large volumes of applications for the Basic Police Learning Development Programme (BPLDP). Read more »

South Africa: South Gauteng Deeds Office Remains Open for Business

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development has reassured that the South Gauteng Deeds Office remains open and fully operational, despite recent media reports claiming the… Read more »

South Africa: W Cape Welcomes Employment of New Peace Officers in Bergrivier

Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has voiced her support for the graduation and employment of 20 new peace officers (POs) in the Bergrivier… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Welcomes Ruling in Richmond Municipal Manager Murder Case

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has welcomed the judgment by the Pietermaritzburg High Court which found Sabelo Phewa guilty of murdering the late Richmond Local… Read more »

South Africa: Cold Snap Sweeps Across Western and Northern Cape

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a series of cold fronts are expected to affect the Western Cape and Northern Cape from late Thursday into Sunday. Read more »

South Africa: Petrol Prices Set to Increase From Wednesday

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced that all grades of petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin are expected to increase from Wednesday, 2 July… Read more »

South Africa: Police Thank Public in Fort Hare Murder Arrests

The National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, thanked the media, social media community and community members for assisting police investigators to track down two… Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Flood Death Toll Now Stands At 102

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government says a total of 102 bodies have been recovered to date across various districts since the search and rescue mission began following the… Read more »

South Africa: Economic Empowerment Laws Key to Redress - President Ramaphosa

South Africa's empowerment laws may be distinct, however such laws are not a unique global occurrence, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Government to Pay Second E-Tolls Debt Instalment

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is expected to today pay some R3.3 billion to service the outstanding e-tolls debt. Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town Completes Major Refurbishment of Key Athletics Stadiums

The City of Cape Town has completed a major refurbishment at Vygieskraal Athletics Stadium in Athlone, enhancing the facility's usability. Read more »