South Africa

Efforts to dismantle illegal mining continue to yield positive results following the arrest of 92 suspected illegal miners, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said.

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has highlighted the importance of traditional leadership and community participation in advancing the Fetakgomo-Tubatse Special Economic Zone (SEZ), as government steps up efforts to attract investment, promote mineral beneficiation and create jobs in Limpopo.

The City of Tshwane has warned residents supplied by the Bronkhorstspruit water system not to use tap water for human consumption following laboratory results that revealed serious bacterial contamination.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Tuesday moved to strengthen its service delivery capacity in Villa Nora with the opening of a police station.

South Africa’s pursuit of sustained and inclusive economic growth requires a deliberate focus on industrialisation, with Special Economic Zones (SEZs) playing a central role in attracting investment, expanding productive capacity and creating employment opportunities.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed an order granted by the Western Cape High Court authorising the department to proceed with substituted service of its main court application concerning Knoflokskraal.

eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has instructed the Municipality’s Water and Sanitation team to expedite the replacement of water mains washed away by recurring floods, particularly in Inanda Newtown A, as the city intensifies efforts to address persistent water supply disruptions in its northern areas.

South Africa and Uganda are seeking to strengthen trade and investment ties by addressing barriers facing businesses, improving connectivity and expanding cooperation across key economic sectors.

The Eastern Cape has called on residents, particularly young people and sex workers, to access a new long-acting HIV prevention injection as the province steps up efforts to curb new infections and eliminate cervical cancer.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has called on South Africa and Mozambique to honour the legacy of former Mozambican President Samora Machel by advancing economic freedom, regional integration, peace and development, as the two countries commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Mbuzini tragedy.

The Department of Social Development has warned against unregistered substance abuse treatment centres following the discovery of a suspected illegal facility in Waterval B, Siyabuswa, Mpumalanga, where residents were allegedly chained, and children were reportedly present without appropriate safeguards.

The eThekwini Municipality is advancing plans to position Durban as a leading African destination for superyachts and a service hub, with the city set to host the first African edition of the Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience (YARE) On Tour Symposium in November 2026.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has entered into a partnership with Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok and non-profit organisation, Moxii Africa, to ensure the integrity of election information and counter disinformation ahead of the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections.

Reliable roads, safe public transport, efficient freight movement and modern infrastructure all depend on one thing: a government that manages public resources responsibly. Behind every transport project is a commitment to accountability, transparency and sound financial management.

Government has established a multi-pronged response team to tackle an increase in gastrointestinal illness affecting children and communities at Bronkhorstspruit in the City of Tshwane (CoT) Municipality.