A pragmatic reset to unlock South Africa–Taiwan tech cooperation [guest column]
allAfrica
In an era when artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing are reshaping the world as we know it, Taiwan has become one of the world's most consequential technology… Read more »
SA Condemns U.S. Military Action Against Venezuela At UN Security Council
SAnews.gov.za
The unilateral military strikes conducted by the United States against Venezuela, along with the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse from Venezuelan… Read more »
Heavy Storms Expected in Parts of South Africa
Scrolla
A yellow level 4 warning is in place for Limpopo, Mpumalanga, parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and North West. Heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and some damage to buildings… Read more »
Bafana Bafana Exit Afcon After Cameroon Loss
Scrolla
Bafana Bafana lost 2-1 to Cameroon in a last 16 Africa Cup of Nations match on Sunday. Cameroon will now face hosts Morocco in the quarterfinals on Friday after the win. Read more »
South Africans Embrace Ethnic Identity, Distrust Other Ethnic Groups
Afrobarometer
More than four in 10 citizens say the government discriminates against their ethnic group. Read more »
SA Marks Over 200 Days of Uninterrupted Power Supply
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has had over 200 days free of interrupted power supply, indicating that Eskom's power system remains stable. Read more »
SA Expresses Concern Over Venezuelan Military Strike
SAnews.gov.za
Government has noted with grave concern the United States' military strike against Venezuela at the weekend. Read more »
Presidency Says Ramaphosa Mauritius Holiday Was No Secret
Scrolla
The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa's Mauritius holiday was not secret and followed the rules. Gwede Mantashe acted as president from 21 to 27 December while Ramaphosa… Read more »
Johannesburg Has Failed Its Informal Traders - Policies Are in Place, but Action Is Needed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Johannesburg's inner city is a bustling hub of economic life - a dense, dynamic web of informal traders, adjacent businesses and other users. Informal trading remains an essential… Read more »
Department Gives Update On West Coast Red Tide
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that the event where large numbers of dead white mussel, whelks and other shellfish were washed out… Read more »
DA Demands Disciplinary Action and Public Apology Following Reckless Nuclear Threat By Senior Dirco Official [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance demands that the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) urgently institute disciplinary action against its Head of Public Diplomacy,… Read more »
GTI Delivers Strong December 2025 Enforcement Results
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has recorded robust law-enforcement outcomes through the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) during intensified operations conducted… Read more »
Retail Fuel Prices At the Pump to Fall From Wednesday
Daily Maverick
Fuel prices are a key driver of inflation in South Africa and not just because of their impact on motorists. In the price pipeline they have a material effect on transport and… Read more »
Makhadzi Recovering in Hospital After Car Crash
Scrolla
Makhadzi was hurt in a car crash on 31 December while travelling from Limpopo to Johannesburg, she is in hospital. Her team says Makhadzi is stable, getting medical care, and… Read more »
President Announces New Climate Commissioners
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the new cohort of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) Commissioners for the 2026 - 2030 tenure. Read more »
