President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in New Delhi, India, ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, where South Africa will push for stronger trade and investment ties among member countries.
South African agribusinesses and farming communities are urging BRICS countries to take practical steps to lower import tariffs and remove non-tariff barriers that continue to limit agricultural trade within the bloc.
Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Nomalungelo Gina has showcased South Africa’s progress in moving green hydrogen projects from policy ambition towards large-scale energy production during her visit to Japan.
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is set to issue a Request for Information (RFI) for the redevelopment of the Telkom Towers precinct in Pretoria, in a move aimed at transforming the dormant government-owned property into a productive, income-generating asset.
The Gauteng Department of Social Development says it has made significant strides in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), with its Victim Empowerment Centres reaching more than 63 000 victims of crime and violence during the 2025/26 financial year.
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has called for a whole-of-society approach to address the growing municipal debt owed to water boards, and the broader challenges affecting the sustainability of the water sector.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has committed his department to implement recommendations arising from Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigations.
A joint working committee, led by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), will be established to find solutions to electricity supply challenges affecting Rand Water’s water supply systems, which contribute to disruptions across parts of Gauteng and the North West.
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has urged young South Africans to start planning their futures now and use the September 2026 application window to apply to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges for the 2027 academic year.
An offender who escaped from the Rooigrond Correctional Centre in the North West has been apprehended following a manhunt by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube, says the conclusion of the Teacher Education for Inclusive Teaching (TEfIT) project must mark the beginning of a new chapter in efforts to embed inclusive teaching across South Africa’s teacher education system.
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille and Saudi Arabia Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah have pledged to strengthen cooperation between the two countries to better serve South African pilgrims and Umrah visitors travelling to the Kingdom.
Six South African nationals remain unaccounted for following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirmed on Thursday.
Western Cape MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has officially opened the new EOT Solutions advanced metal processing and fabrication facility at Freeport Saldanha, marking an investment of more than R30 million in the region.
Two suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrates' Court on Friday for allegedly manufacturing illicit drugs, the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) said.
