South Africa

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has sent its condolences to the family of the bus driver who was killed in an accident near Beitbridge.

The Acting National Commissioner of the police, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has welcomed the dismissal of Brigadier Rachel Matjeng from the South African Police Service (SAPS) with effect from 30 June 2026.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has, from today, taken full management and operational responsibility of Mangaung Correctional Centre, now renamed Grootvlei Maximum Correctional Centre.

The Mpumalanga provincial government, together with the South African Police Service (SAPS), has commended residents for protesting peacefully during demonstrations against illegal immigration, which were largely orderly.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will officiate the first Google Cloud Summit in Africa at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to the National Executive following consultation with the leadership of the Democratic Alliance as a member of the Government of National Unity (GNU).

Government has expressed its appreciation to all South Africans who exercised their constitutional right to protest peacefully and responsibly during Tuesday’s migration-related demonstrations, saying it reflects the strength of the country’s democracy.

Demonstrations against irregular migration around the country remained largely peaceful and non-violent on Tuesday, with law enforcement protecting both marchers and the general public.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has, since the early hours of this morning, arrested several individuals in connection with incidents of looting and attempted looting reported in various parts of the country, as law enforcement continues to monitor the planned marches taking place nationwide today.

Government has assured citizens that it is actively managing migration through lawful, coordinated and constitutional measures, as planned demonstrations against illegal migration take place across the country.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is concluding National Environment Month with a renewed commitment to strengthening collaboration among all three spheres of government, government entities, the private sector, research institutions, academia and civil society to tackle pollution and improve South Africa's air quality.

North West Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, says the South African Police Service (SAPS), together with its law enforcement and government partners, is united in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.

Five people have been arrested for allegedly breaking into a tuck shop in Woody Glen, on the outskirts of Hammarsdale, as authorities heightened security during protests against illegal immigration across KwaZulu-Natal.

Overburdened consumers will be in for some relief from tomorrow after the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) announced a decrease in fuel prices excluding LP Gas.

The Beaufort West Municipality has called on residents to remain calm, vigilant and responsible ahead of anticipated activities expected to take place on Tuesday.