South Africa

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has reiterated that protests must remain orderly, and organisers must respect the rule of law.

Government says it is prepared for the protests planned for 30 June, saying that law enforcement agencies are on high alert.

Eskom has crossed an infrastructure milestone, hitting 406 consecutive days without load shedding, even as plummeting winter temperatures drive up power use across the country.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to exercise their constitutional right to protest peacefully and responsibly, while warning that acts of violence, intimidation and vigilantism have no place in the country's constitutional democracy.

The Premier of Mpumalanga, Mandla Ndlovu, has appealed to the organisers of demonstrations against illegal immigration to maintain calm, peace and restraint.

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan has praised Bafana Bafana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after the national team bowed out following a historic run to the knockout stages.

Government has commended Bafana Bafana for an outstanding and historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign following their encounter against Canada.

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has called on law enforcement officers to uphold the law without fear, favour or prejudice, as preparations intensify for nationwide deployments on 30 June.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Noncemba Mhlauli says career expos are far more than calendar events; they are life-changing platforms that open doors to future opportunities.

Police Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo has warned that there will be no tolerance for vigilantism, no tolerance for xenophobic or any type of violence, no tolerance for intimidation and no tolerance for anyone, no matter who they are who thinks they can decide who may or may not live in our communities.

South Africa has successfully concluded the 9th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), marking another significant milestone in advancing regional economic integration, industrialisation and sustainable development in Southern Africa.

Motorists, commuters and residents travelling through Johannesburg are being urged to plan ahead, as the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has warned of significant traffic disruptions on Tuesday, 30 June.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has successfully concluded his working visit to China, undertaken at the invitation of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) chairperson, Ren Hongbin.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to France from 10 to 12 July 2026, where he is expected to participate in key engagements focused on education and remembrance.

The Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) has issued a traffic advisory ahead of a planned march on 30 June 2026, warning motorists of road closures and traffic disruptions in Pretoria's city centre.