South Africa: Minister Notes Competition Tribunal's Decision On Vodacom, Maziv Merger

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau, has noted the order issued by the Competition Tribunal prohibiting the proposed merger between Vodacom (Pty) Ltd and Maziv… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Delivers Evidence of Israel Genocide to International Court of Justice

South Africa has formally filed its Memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday in the case concerning the application of the Convention on the Prevention and… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Congratulates Incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his personal congratulations, along with those of the South African Government, to Ghana's Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, on her… Read more »

South Africa: Call to Ensure Safety of Initiates Ahead of Initiation Season

To ensure the integrity of the upcoming customary initiation season in December, the safety and well-being of all initiates must be prioritised, as required by the Customary… Read more »

South Africa: Operation Shanela Nets Over 15 000 Suspects

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 15 298 suspects through Operation Shanela. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints New Arms Control Committee

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a new National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) to oversee South Africa's arms trade, in line with international standards. Read more »

South Africa: Police Festive Season Operations in Full Swing

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, says the police's festive season operations are in full swing in all provinces. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Prepares for UNFCCC COP29

As South Africa prepares to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP29), government has indicated that it will advocate for climate finance for developing… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Records Progress in Exiting Grey List

South Africa is now deemed to have largely addressed 16 of the 22 action items in its Action Plan to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Read more »

Africa: Presidency Asserts Stance On South Africa's Foreign Policy

The Presidency has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to a foreign policy grounded in solidarity, peace, equality, human rights and sustainable development for the benefit of… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Issues First-Ever Certificates Recognising Muslim Marriages

The Department of Home Affairs has issued the first-ever South African marriage certificates officially recognising the "type of marriage" as "Muslim". Read more »

South Africa: Government and Industry's Efforts to Control Animal Disease Spread Must Be Lauded

The past three years have been challenging for South Africa's livestock and poultry industry because of the spread of animal diseases. Throughout this period, we have had various… Read more »

South Africa: President Welcomes Release of Preliminary Election Results in Mozambique

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the release of the preliminary results of the general elections in Mozambique by the National Electoral Commission (CNE). Read more »

South Africa: Food Poisoning Incidents Not Related to School Nutrition Programme

The Department of Basic Education says it is concerned at the increasing reports of food poisoning involving children of school-going age. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Central Hospitals Operating Beyond Capacity to Treat Cancer

Gauteng, with a population exceeding 15 million, faces the highest burden of cancer care in the country and the province's central hospitals were not originally designed to handle… Read more »

South Africa: Suspect Arrested for Alleged Rape, Murder of Six-Year-Old Soweto Girl

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has thanked the community of Soweto, journalists, media houses and all social media users for assisting to track down a man who was wanted… Read more »

South Africa: Zikalala to Address KZN Investment Conference

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minster Sihle Zikalala is today expected to deliver a keynote address at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) Investment Conference. Read more »

South Africa: Former Minister Mdladlana to Be Honoured With Special Official Funeral Category 2

Acting President Paul Mashatile has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 to honour former Minister of Labour and High Commissioner to Canada, Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd… Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Disaster Teams On High Alert

Eastern Cape disaster teams continue to monitor areas that experience frequent flooding, and are ready to initiate evacuation procedures if required, says Cooperative Governance… Read more »

South Africa: Hlabisa Launches Data-Driven Initiative to Improve Municipal Operations

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has underscored the importance of local government functioning optimally and efficiently, as this has… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Tolashe Wishes Social Grant Beneficiaries Well in Matric Exams

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has sent well wishes to the beneficiaries of social grants who will be writing their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa, Russian Presidents Meet Ahead of Significant BRICS Summit

Kazan, Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Tuesday afternoon held a bilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Arrives in Russia for BRICS Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Kazan in the Russian Federation to lead South Africa's participation in the XVI BRICS Summit. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Calls On Prepaid Customers to Update Meters Before 24 November Deadline

Eskom has urged prepaid electricity customers to recode their meters by 24 November 2024 as required by the Standard Transfer Specification Association (STSA). Read more »

South Africa: Call to Conserve Water

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has urged her African counterparts to take immediate action on water conservation, warning that delaying critical measures will be… Read more »