The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape has recorded significant operational successes during the 2025/2026 Festive Season Operation, which resulted in the arrest of 4 178 perpetrators for serious and priority crimes.
The eThekwini Municipality has intensified its efforts to combat cable theft, leading to the successful conviction of perpetrators involved in crimes targeting municipal infrastructure.
The Electoral Commission (IEC) on Thursday announced countrywide Online Voter Registration Campaign, marking a key milestone in preparations for the upcoming 2026 local government elections and expanding access to voter registration for millions of South Africans.
The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has unveiled the state-of-the-art Umphakathi Mall Smart Driver’s Licensing Testing Centre (DLTC) in Randfontein, within the Rand West City Local Municipality.
Beijing, China - South Africa’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, is leading a high-level delegation to Beijing, China, for the Joint Economic Trade Commission (JETC), where he is meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has paid tribute to Bishop Dr John Bolana for being a pillar of strength within communities and a valued social partner in the collective effort to build a united and compassionate nation.
Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, says preliminary assessments indicate that the province may require close to R10 billion for comprehensive recovery efforts following the recent floods.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised the South African Revenue Service (SARS) as a cornerstone of the country’s democratic and economic development, describing the institution as “the engine room of the South African state”.
A total of R3.6 billion has been successfully disbursed to universities for allowance payments whilst R679 million was disbursed to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges for tuition payments, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) said.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says its intensified social grant review process has saved government approximately R44 million per month, translating to about R0.5 billion annually, as it tightens controls to ensure that social assistance reaches only eligible beneficiaries.
The Limpopo Province recorded a 14% reduction in road crashes and a 10% decline in road fatalities during the festive season when compared to the same period last year.
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau undertook a working visit to China which started today and ends on Saturday.
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Acting CEO, Wassem Carrim, on Thursday highlighted steady progress made by the student funding body in clearing backlogs and expanding access to funding for eligible students.
The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a dam safety directive to address serious and ongoing safety risks at My Own Dam, publicly known as Senteeko Dam, in Mpumalanga.
The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) has encouraged individual arts practitioners, registered arts organisations and community art centres to apply for funding for the 2026-2027 financial year.
