Building a safe SA

Minister de Lille says we have to build a South Africa where women feel safe, safe in their homes, safe at work, in schools, safe in the University dorms, safe at post offices and safe everywhere.

Join hands in the fight against GBV

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05 Dec 2019

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille on Thursday called on communities to join hands with government in the fight against gender-based violence in their communities.

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Eskom to implement load shedding

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05 Dec 2019

Board for Road Accident Fund appointed

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05 Dec 2019

Play your part in ending gender-based violence

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05 Dec 2019

FMD confirmed in 11 commercial properties

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05 Dec 2019

Current rains expected to boost dire situation

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05 Dec 2019

Parliament is not in arrears with Eskom

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05 Dec 2019

Status of foreign national protesters verified

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05 Dec 2019

SAA placed under business rescue

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05 Dec 2019

Stubborn infection lands Archbishop in hospital

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05 Dec 2019

Basic Education warns of fake matric certificates

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05 Dec 2019

South Africa and Ghana strengthen bilateral relations

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05 Dec 2019

Meeting on South Sudanese boundaries reaches a stalemate

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05 Dec 2019

Globe commemorates sixth anniversary of Madiba’s passing

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05 Dec 2019

Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel reopens

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04 Dec 2019

Manhunt for four suspects in E Cape

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04 Dec 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa launches 16 Days of Activism, 25 Nov

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Don't break the bank this Festive season

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04 Dec 2019

Former EC municipality speaker ordered to pay back money

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04 Dec 2019

NCOP adopts Border Management Bill

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04 Dec 2019

Call for entries for SADC Media Awards

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04 Dec 2019

Men and boys must be at centre of protecting women

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04 Dec 2019

Features

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SA remains a solid investment destination

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21 Nov 2019
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SA works to combat addiction

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05 Nov 2019

From flight attendant to Acting CEO

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22 Oct 2019

Reaching new heights at SAA

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22 Oct 2019

Fixing the economy one spade at a time

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16 Oct 2019

Gearing up for second Investment Conference

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08 Oct 2019
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Phumla Williams: African business network and the South African position

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10 Oct 2019

We live in a globally connected world where the fortunes of nations are interlinked. This is particularly true for African countries which are all interconnected on a people to people, social, trade and economic level.

Albertina Sisulu honoured

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16 Oct 2018

There are many remarkable men and women upon whose shoulders our nation has been built. Their powerful contributions to our struggle for freedom charted the way for a country that belongs to all South Africans.

Water infrastructure needs protection - we all have a role to play

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04 Oct 2018

Amid the on-going dire effects of drought and climate change in most parts of the country, the vandalism of water infrastructure is one amongst the major contributors affecting water supply and security, with effects hard felt by those in marginalised communities.

Madiba is gone, but his ideals still inspire us

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03 Oct 2018

An activist who became the world’s most famous prisoner; a prisoner who became a President and changed the world. This is the inspiring story of former President - and the father of South Africa’s liberation and constitutional – democracy Nelson Mandela.

Gariep Dam: heritage pride of the Free State

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14 Sep 2018

South Africans are invited to view the great sunrises over the biggest inland water mass in the country, the Gariep Dam, during September, writes Marcus Monyakeni.

Just land solutions will take us all forward

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11 Sep 2018

Depending on which side you are on, the debate around the motion to explore the possibility of amending the Constitution so as to allow for the expropriation of land without compensation has been characterised by some people screaming murder and others celebrating in support of the proposal. In certain cases, reactions have regrettably been alarmist or have sought to paint a picture of a reckless push for land. Certain groups and parties have also tried to use the process to fear-monger.

Special features

Investment Conference 2019

Investment Conference 2019

South Africa will host its second South Africa Investment Conference from 5 to 7 November 2019. The Investment Conference will provide a platform to showcase new investment opportunities in the country.

Mandela Month 2019

Mandela Month 2019

In July, South Africa celebrates former President Nelson Mandela's birthday.

16 Days of Activism

16 Days of Activism

16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children: 25 November to 10 December

Nelson Mandela Centenary

Nelson Mandela Centenary

Nelson Mandela Centenary

Social Development Month

Social Development Month 2017

October marks Social Development Month.

Transport Month

October marks Transport Month.

OR Tambo Centenary

OR Tambo Centenary

2017 marks the OR Tambo Centenary.

Freedom Day

South Africa celebrates Freedom Day annually on the 27 April and the theme for this year is “The year of OR Tambo: Together deepening democracy and building safer and crime-free communities”.

Human Rights Day 2017

South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month in March.

State of the Nation Address 2017

President Jacob Zuma will present the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) to a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament (National Assembly and National Council of Provinces) on 9 February 2016 at 19h00.

Transport Month

Transport Month

In 2005, October was declared Transport Month during the Transport Lekgotla.

Heritage Month 2016

Heritage Month is celebrated annually from 1 to 30 September. It recognises aspects of South African culture which are both tangible and intangible: creative expression such as music and performances, our historical inheritance, language, the food we eat as well as the popular memory.

Nine-Point Plan

In his 2015 State of the Nation Address, President Jacob Zuma announced the Nine-Point Plan to boost economic growth and create much-needed jobs.

21st International AIDS Conference

21st International AIDS Conference

Youth Month 2016

Youth Month 2016

South Africa celebrates the 40th Anniversary of 16 June 1976.