South Africa

MINISTRY IN THE PRESIDENCY

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

Government has conveyed its condolences to the families and friends of 18 people killed when eight unidentified gunmen opened fire on patrons at a tavern in Wedela, Carletonville, on the West Rand.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that severe thunderstorms could bring heavy downpours, strong, damaging winds, hail and excessive lightning to parts of the country on Tuesday.

Cabinet has wished the Class of 2026 well as Grade 12 learners enter the final stretch of preparations ahead of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

Cabinet has encouraged communities to monitor warnings issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) given the warnings issued by the weather service.

Cabinet urges all eligible voters whose identity documents have been lost or damaged to replace them as soon as possible before the Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026.

Cabinet has welcomed the outcomes of the 18th BRICS Summit, which reaffirmed the grouping’s commitment to building a more inclusive and representative international system while advancing cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure financing and sustainable development.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this evening address the nation on government steps to confront gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in the country.

Did you know that some of South Africa's national parks are home of evidence human history stretching back thousands of years?

South Africa has reached an important milestone in the planting of trees under President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Presidential One Billion Trees Programme. Since the start of the 2026/27 financial year on 1 April 2026, more than seven million trees have been planted across the country as part of the Programme.

Cabinet has called on law enforcement agencies to expedite the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killing of women in Ekurhuleni and surrounding areas.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested 14,274 suspects through its Shanela operations for serious crimes which includes murder, rape, drug dealing, robbery, illegal migration and copper theft.

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube is expected to participate in a panel discussion at the 25th Annual South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) Conference in Durban.

South Africa has called for renewed international action to translate the commitments of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action into measurable progress, as the United Nations marks 25 years since the landmark framework against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance was adopted.

The Gauteng Department of e-Government has moved to reassure residents that the Gauteng e-Panic Button mobile application is safe to use after media reports raised concerns about information security risks.