South Africa: NSFAS to Brief On Preparations for 2026 Academic Year

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is set to outline its comprehensive preparations for the 2026 academic year at a media briefing on Tuesday. Read more »

South Africa: Over 300 Babies Born Across Gauteng Public Health Facilities

Over 300 babies were born across Gauteng public health facilities on New Year's Day. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Health MEC to Welcome New Year's Day Babies

Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, is today expected to join postpartum mothers in welcoming their newly born bundles of joy at the Leratong Hospital in… Read more »

South Africa: Road Closures for Cape Town's New Year Event

The City of Cape Town has advised the public of several road closures in the Central Business District (CBD) on New Year's Eve. Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Hails Brian Hlongwa As Political Educator and Lifelong Activist

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described the late former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa as a lifelong activist, political educator and intellectual contributor to the… Read more »

South Africa: Call to Remain Vigilant As SA Ushers in New Year

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is urging men and women to be extra vigilant when going out to various places of entertainment as the country ushers in the New Year. Read more »

South Africa: Mpumalanga Conducts Law Enforcement Operations

The South African Police Service (SAPS), in collaboration with other law enforcers, continues to conduct operations aimed at preventing and combating crime in places of interest in… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Meets With Family of Late SANDF Member

The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, has met with the family of the late corporal T.J. Motsamai, who lost his life during a recent military operation. Read more »

South Africa: Suspected Criminal Mastermind Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala Moved to Super Maximum Correctional Facility

Suspected criminal mastermind, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre (C-Max) to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Facility… Read more »

South Africa: Concern Over Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

South Africa has noted with concern, the recent announcement by the State of Israel recognising Somaliland as an independent state. Read more »

South Africa: Body Recovered in Komati River Suspected to Be Missing Soldier

The remains of a person suspected to be that of a missing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away in a flooded river, have been recovered in the… Read more »

South Africa: Alcohol Confiscations More Than Double in a Week

The City of Cape Town's law enforcement agencies have confiscated more than 4 500 litres of alcohol this December, with more than half of the confiscations happening in the last… Read more »

South Africa: Bafana Bafana Qualifies for Afcon Knockout Stages

Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana on qualifying for the knockout stages at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Read more »

South Africa: KZN Road Safety Operations Net 100

A total of 100 people have been arrested in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, by the officers of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) for violating various traffic laws this past weekend. Read more »

South Africa: Search Underway for SANDF Member Swept Away in Flooded River

A search is underway for a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away while attempted to cross a heavily flooded river during a routine patrol at the… Read more »

South Africa: Doornkop Building Collapse to Be Investigated

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has requested an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of a building in Doornkop,… Read more »

South Africa: From Setback to Blossoming Success

In the heart of the Overberg District, in Bredasdorp in the Western Cape, Pieters Flowers & Events has grown from humble beginnings into a thriving enterprise that brings South… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Investment in Psychosocial Support As Suicide Rates Increase

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated the call for greater investment in psychosocial services as South Africa confronts an escalating… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Mourns Passing of Former Health MEC

The Gauteng Provincial Government has conveyed its condolences following the passing of former Health MEC, Brian Hlongwa. Read more »

South Africa: Law Enforcement Ramps Up Ahead of Christmas and New Year's Eve

The Gauteng Provincial Government will ramp up law enforcement presence on all of the major routes in the province as the festive season gains momentum. Read more »

South Africa: Safer Holidays Start With Me!

After a long year of hard work, most people take a break to relax the mind, body and soul. For many South Africans, this involves driving to different parts of the country during… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit Officers Accused of Murder Denied Bail

Ten of the 11 members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit accused of murder, four counts of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, four counts of kidnapping and one count… Read more »

South Africa: Dsti Supports Siu Investigation Into Maladministration Allegations

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has pledged its support to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) as the corruption busting unit investigates allegations… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Ntshavheni Urges Commitment to Ceasefire in DRC

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has issued an appeal for an immediate end to hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - urging conflicting parties to… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Commends Police for Arrest in Saulsville Shooting Incident

The Gauteng Provincial Government has commended the South African Police Service for tracking and arresting a suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Saulsville,… Read more »