South Africa: Rand Water Completes First Phase of Maintenance

Rand Water has successfully completed the first phase of its large-scale planned maintenance programme, with major pumping stations, including Mapleton and Eikenhof resuming… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Police Warn Against Distribution of Statements Inciting Violence

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have issued a stern warning to residents to refrain from posting, distributing and sharing voice messages or social media posts, commenting on social media… Read more »

Africa: Presidency Notes Latest ICJ Order in South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel

The Presidency has noted the latest order issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the case brought by South Africa against Israel under the Convention on the… Read more »

South Africa: General Fuel Levy Reduction Cushions Consumers

While petrol consumers will face an increase in prices from today, government's reduction in the general fuel levy will actively cushion South Africans against even steeper hikes… Read more »

South Africa: Saws Advises of Cold, Wet and Windy Conditions

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of widespread bitterly cold, wet, and windy conditions across several provinces, while light snowfall is expected over the… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Schools in Eden and Central Karoo Close Amid Severe Weather Warnings

The Western Cape Education Department has announced the temporary closure of all public ordinary and special needs schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education Districts on… Read more »

South Africa: Presidency Outlines Measures to Address Illegal Migration

As concern over illegal migration grows, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has reiterated that government is addressing the issue and implementing measures to protect… Read more »

South Africa: Government Welcomes Drop in Diesel Prices

Government has welcomed the drop in diesel prices of between R2.62 and R3.25 per litre, effective Wednesday. Read more »

South Africa: Correctional Services Ready to Take Over Mangaung Facility

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has assured Parliament that it is ready to assume full operational responsibility for the Mangaung Correctional Centre from the… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS, Stakeholders Mark Child Protection Month in Biesiesvlei

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Biesiesvlei, together with the Community Police Forum (CPF) and various stakeholders, commemorated Child Protection Month with an… Read more »

South Africa: Steenhuisen Moves to Allow Introduction of Avian Influenza Vaccinations

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has stepped in to amend the Animal Diseases Regulations (R.2026 of 1986) to allow the introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)… Read more »

South Africa: Work Continues to Improve Young People's Access to the Labour Market

As the country commemorates Youth Month in June government continues to work towards improving young people's access to the labour market and economy, Deputy Minister in the… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom to Strengthen Forensic Capabilities

Eskom says it is advancing its forensic investigations backlog project with the issuing of an Invitation to Tender/Request for Proposal for the provision of forensic and… Read more »

South Africa: SA Law Reform Commission to Celebrate Justice Mokgoro Legacy in Essay Competition

The South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) has issued a call for entries for this year's Legal Essay Writing Competition. Read more »

South Africa: Thusong Outreach Brings Government Services Closer to Communities

Residents of Pacaltsdorp and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to access a range of essential government services when the Thusong Outreach Programme visits George… Read more »

South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay On High Alert As Severe Rainfall Warning Issued

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has urged residents, businesses, motorists and other stakeholders to exercise extreme caution after the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issued… Read more »

South Africa: SA Remains On Track to Meet Fiscal Targets, Says Treasury DG

South Africa remains on course to meet its fiscal targets despite the economic uncertainty created by the recent conflict in the Middle East, National Treasury Director-General… Read more »

South Africa: President Outlines Economic Recovery Plan As Global Tensions Threaten Growth

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will intensify efforts to grow the economy, create jobs and attract investment, despite growing global uncertainties that threaten South… Read more »

South Africa: Two Mozambican Nationals and SA Teenager Killed in Mossel Bay

Police in the Western Cape are investigating the murders of two Mozambican nationals and an 18-year-old South African following violent unrest in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay, over the… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Calls for Tougher Plastic Pollution Measures

Government is prepared to strengthen regulation and enforcement against plastic pollution, including targeting companies that fail to comply with waste management obligations, says… Read more »

South Africa: Sibongiseni Ngoma Appointed Deputy Auditor-General

Sibongiseni Ngoma has been appointed Deputy Auditor-General of the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA), becoming the second woman to hold the position in the institution's 115-year… Read more »

Africa: South Africa to Host Inaugural Eswatini, Mozambique Water Meeting

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will host and officially welcome her counterparts from Eswatini and Mozambique at the inaugural Council of Ministers Meeting of the… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Launches Campaign to Resolve Blocked ID Numbers

Individuals whose identity documents (IDs) were blocked prior to November 2022, have until 10 July 2026 to submit representations to unblocking their documents, the Department of… Read more »

South Africa: Counterfeit Goods and Illicit Products Seized in the North West

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Major General Ryno Naidoo, has commended law enforcement agencies and regulatory partners for the successful execution of… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Publishes National Elephant Heritage Strategy

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp has announced the publication of South Africa's National Elephant Heritage Strategy in the Government Gazette,… Read more »