South Africa

The South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested 15 384 suspects for various offences during nationwide Operation Shanela II operations conducted last week.

Ahead of planned repatriation operations, the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration on Monday conducted a site inspection at the Beitbridge border post in Limpopo. 

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has paid tribute to Bafana Bafana after their historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, describing the team’s performance as remarkable following their exit from the tournament.

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government on Monday urged citizens planning to participate in the 30 June protest against illegal immigration to exercise their constitutional right to peaceful assembly responsibly, stressing that all demonstrations must remain lawful, peaceful and respectful of the rights and safety of others.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast that typical winter conditions will dominate this week, with rainfall and strong, damaging winds expected from Wednesday over the central and southern parts of the country.

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, is this afternoon hosting the pre-launch of the inaugural edition of National Science Month (NSM).

The Gauteng Departments of Community Safety and Education have called on parents, guardians and caregivers to prioritise the safety and well-being of children during the winter school holidays.

By the CEO of the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent, Pati Kgomo

As South Africa marks Science Month in July, University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Liesl Zühlke has been named the 2026 L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Award Laureate for Africa and the Arab States in the field of Life and Environmental Sciences.

South Africa’s retail sector is playing an increasingly important role in building a capable State by driving localisation, supporting industrial growth and creating sustainable employment opportunities.

Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development Mzwanele Nyhontso will on Monday hand over farming implements worth millions of rand and title deeds to land reform beneficiaries in the Mthonjaneni Local Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal.

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has intercepted explosive cables with an estimated street value of about R100 000 concealed in the luggage of a Malawian man travelling on an Interlink bus at the Beitbridge Port of Entry.

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in the Gauteng province is today hosting a policy dialogue on men’s mental health in South Africa titled 'Closing the Gender Gap in Policy and Practice'.

The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is sounding the alarm over the damage rising substance abuse is inflicting on mental health, highlighting a sharp increase in drug-induced psychosis among youth.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a high-level investigation following the attempted assassination of Major General Feroz Khan, who was shot on Sunday evening on 3rd Avenue in Houghton.