South Africa: Racial Incidents Tarnish the Tourism Industry

Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says acts of racism are a blight on the South African tourism sector. Read more »

South Africa: Alleged Kidnapping Kingpin Arrested

Police have arrested an alleged kingpin involved in ransom kidnapping cases in Mozambique. Read more »

South Africa: Release of Matric Results On Track

The Department of Basic Education says it is on track to release the Matric 2022 results on 20 January. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Mchunu to Inspect Welbedacht Pipeline Site

Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), Minister Senzo Mchunu, together with Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, are expected to conduct an inspection of the Welbedacht pipeline site… Read more »

South Africa: Man Arrested After Limpopo Woman's Body Found in River

A 40-year-old man is expected to appear in the Nebo Magistrate's Court in Limpopo today on charges of kidnapping and murder, following the discovery of the decomposed body of a… Read more »

South Africa: Higher Education Warns of Illegal Colleges

Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has warned prospective students, who want to register at institutions of higher learning, not to fall for bogus colleges. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Ramps Up Load Shedding

Eskom is expected to ramp up load shedding to Stage 4 from 4pm this afternoon (Thursday) and will drop to Stage 3 from 5am on Friday morning. Read more »

South Africa: South Africans Urged to Use Water Sparingly

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on South Africans to use water sparingly and adhere to water restrictions imposed in some municipalities. Read more »

South Africa: Continued Support for Boksburg Explosion Victims

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) says it will continue to give support and counselling to the families of those who died and were injured following the gas tanker explosion… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Govt Denies Spending R50 Million On Musician's Funeral

The Kwazulu-Natal provincial government has denied reports that it spent R50 million on the funeral of Kwaito and Gqom musician, Mandla "Mampintsha" Maphumulo. Read more »

South Africa: Strand Beach, Small Bay Reopened

The City of Cape Town reopened Small Bay and the affected section of Strand Beach on Tuesday. Read more »

South Africa: Temporary Closure of Section of Fish Hoek Beach

As a precautionary measure, visitors are advised that the main bathing area section at Fish Hoek Beach between the lifeguard station and Jager Walk is temporarily closed to the… Read more »

South Africa: President's New Year Message

My fellow South Africans, Read more »

South Africa: Police Warn Public Against Social Media Scams

Police management in the North West has warned members of the public to exercise caution when responding to social media advertisements, as criminals are coming up with numerous… Read more »

South Africa: City of Cape Town Issues Notice On Closed Beaches

The City of Cape Town has reminded residents and visitors that Milnerton Lagoon, Milnerton Estuary Mouth and Lagoon Beach remain closed for swimming due to pollution in the Diep… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Flood Victims Relocated to New Accommodation

Government has relocated all families that were displaced by the KwaZulu-Natal floods to new and more acceptable accommodation. Read more »

South Africa: President Condemns Free State Racism Incident

President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned an alleged violent racist incident at the Maselspoort Resort, just outside Bloemfontein on Christmas day. Read more »

South Africa: Department to Assist Workers Affected in Boksburg Gas Explosion

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi says his department will assist the family members of those who died in the Christmas Eve gas tanker explosion in Boksburg. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Loss of Life in Boksburg Blast

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his sympathies to the families of those who died following the explosion of gas cylinders on a truck at Boksburg last week. Read more »

South Africa: Measles Cases On the Rise

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) announced on Friday that measles cases continue to soar across the country. Read more »

South Africa: Police Recover Stolen Military Explosives, Equipment

The South African Police Service (SAPS) Head Office Organised Crime Investigations Unit, has recovered military explosive devices and equipment in Benoni, Gauteng. Read more »

South Africa: Govt Demands Action in Engineer Kidnapping Case

The Department of Water and Sanitation has called on law enforcement agencies to leave no stone unturned to apprehend the criminals responsible for the kidnapping and hijacking of… Read more »

South Africa: Transnet Posts Profit in Half Year Consolidated Financial Results

State freight rail and ports company Transnet has posted a profit of some R159 million for the first six months of this financial year after posting a loss of some R78 million in… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution

With the Christmas weekend fast approaching, KwaZulu-Natal Transport, Community Safety and Liaison MEC, Sipho Hlomuka has urged motorists and road users to adjust their driving and… Read more »

South Africa: Prasa Prepares for Huge Demand for Travel

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Acting Group CEO Hisham Emeran has welcomed the huge demand for long-distance bus and train services as the agency gears up for… Read more »