South Africa

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received 51 474 applications within the first four days of the opening of the 2027 application cycle.

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Puleng Dimpane, has directed the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner to activate the 72-hour tracking operation to pursue and apprehend the suspects responsible for the fatal shooting of 11 people at KwaMakhutha, south of Durban.

Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution and prioritise road safety as thousands of South Africans are expected to travel over the Heritage Day long weekend.

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has reported a week of significant law-enforcement gains, with suspected illicit drugs and smuggled tobacco products intercepted on key routes and at ports of entry.

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has led a delegation of government officials, civil society organisations and community members in the "Love Your Street service delivery programme in Kwa-Thema at the Ekurhuleni Municipality.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has conducted a search and seizure operation at the offices of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) in Centurion, Pretoria.

The Department of Health (DoH) has confirmed four additional laboratory-confirmed Mpox cases, taking the total number of infections from 18 to 22.

New York, USA — South Africa has called for concrete action and increased development financing to ensure that the Pact for the Future translates into meaningful opportunities for Africa’s young people and delivers measurable progress ahead of its 2028 review.

New York, USA — South Africa has called for stronger protection of financing for women, children and adolescents’ health, warning that shrinking development assistance, rising debt burdens and limited fiscal space are threatening hard-won gains in global health.

New York, USA — United Nations General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman has called for urgent action to rebuild trust in the multilateral system, saying the credibility of the world body depends on its ability to deliver results, undertake meaningful reform and respond to the challenges facing people around the world.

New York, USA — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a more representative and interconnected global order grounded in international law, warning that widening geopolitical divisions, inequality, the climate crisis and rapid advances in artificial intelligence are manifestations of a broader struggle over power.

South Africans are urged to use the lessons of history to strengthen democracy, defend freedom and build a more inclusive future.

South Africa will continue to defend the principles of the United Nations Charter, international law, and multilateralism despite the challenges associated with taking a stand on global conflicts.
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola said this on Monday while addressing a special event, “We Shall Not Be Moved: A Special Event in Honour of the UN Charter,” at The Riverside Church in New York.

South Africa will on Thursday mark National Heritage Day, with this year’s celebrations focusing on the role of living heritage in strengthening social cohesion, national unity and a shared sense of belonging.

South Africa is entering a new phase in its economic renewal. After years of grappling with structural constraints, the country is beginning to see the tangible results of reform. Energy reliability is improving, logistics performance is recovering, infrastructure investment is moving from plans to construction, and business confidence is strengthening.