South Africa

Nine people and five entities have appeared in the Siyabuswa Magistrates’ Court to face charges related to a R3.99 million Value-Added Tax (VAT) refund fraud scheme.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the newly launched CSIR FuturePHARMA facility as a “game changing facility” that will strengthen South Africa’s ability to develop vaccines and medicines locally and prepare for future pandemics.

South Africans can now take greater control of unwanted direct marketing through the National Opt-Out Registry, a free, government-administered platform launched by the National Consumer Commission (NCC) to curb unsolicited calls, SMSes and other electronic communications.

While South Africa has the scientific expertise to develop innovative pharmaceutical products, it needs stronger capabilities to take promising discoveries from the laboratory into clinical testing, manufacturing and ultimately into the hands of patients.

Public finance leaders and governance experts have called for stronger accountability, ethical leadership and innovation to rebuild public trust and strengthen the delivery of services in South Africa.

South Africa has taken a major step towards securing its health system with the launch of FuturePHARMA.

Growing participation in the National Dialogue signals that South Africans are ready to confront the country’s challenges openly and help shape practical solutions, says Deputy President Paul Mashatile.

North West police have arrested four suspects at an alleged drug laboratory near Hartbeespoortdam.

Government will prioritise gas-to-power and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to strengthen reliable electricity supply.

More than R70 million in private investment has been secured for the redevelopment of 137 Lower Marine Parade on Durban’s Golden Mile, with total investment expected to approach R100 million once tenant fit-outs are completed.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has emphasised the important role of Amakhosi and Izinduna in identifying community challenges and ensuring that residents’ concerns and needs are communicated to government.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has struck a significant blow against corruption, recovering cash and assets, averting potential financial losses and securing the setting aside of contracts, all amounting to approximately R28.536 billion during the 2025/26 financial year.

Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Peace Mabe will visit the Mlangeni family on Wednesday to convey her condolences and pay her respects following the passing of legendary South African musician Bernard “Babsy” Mlangeni.

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has condemned disinformation about the Constitutional Court’s 7 July 2026 judgment in the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town matter, which concerns the processing of asylum applications.

The newly launched digital platform to process transport operating licences will reduce unnecessary administrative delays and make services more accessible to operators, says Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela.