South Africa

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that 21 national parks will grant free access to visitors in September for a period of a week.

Acting Police Minister, Prof Firoz Cachalia, together with Deputy Ministers, Dr Polly Boshielo and Cassel Mathale, will on Friday welcome 1 918 newly trained constables to the ranks of the South African Police Service (SAPS).

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today attend the African Union–Africa Water Investment Programme (AU-AIP) Water Summit 2025, taking place from 13 to 15 August at the Cape Town International Conventi

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has urged communities to act as custodians of change through prevention and reporting any form of violence, and supporting survivors of Gender Based Violence (GBVF).

Home to 44 000 African savanna elephants and a population that continues to grow, South Africa’s conservation efforts have demonstrated success when compared to the decline of elephant numbers in some other countries.

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has outlined initiatives by government that invest in young people and create real pathways for them to build careers in the aviation sector.

Government has strongly condemned the torching of a Home Affairs office in Germiston on Tuesday morning, allegedly by protestors.

Several far-reaching interventions have been announced to overhaul the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) sector to improve inefficiencies and ensure that the sector can meet the country's needs and is fit for purpose in a changing world.

Over 16000 suspects have been arrested in Operation Shanela efforts over the last week, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has made it clear that the South African government is pulling out all the stops to keep the American market open for South African goods.

Eskom has called on consumers to use electricity safely and report illegal connections as the power utility commemorates Electricity Safety Month.

Capitec Bank and First National Bank (FNB) have signed up to the Department of Home Affairs’ new digital partnership model that aims to expand access to Smart ID and passport services.

The Hatfield Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to parolee Thabo Enoch Theletsane, who is facing charges of fraud and allegedly impersonating former Hawks Head, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya.

The eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba says the approval for the development of a new electricity generation capacity, marked a critical milestone in the city’s energy roadmap, aimed at diversifying energy sources, reducing reliance on the national grid, and improving energy security.

While the tax administration is undergoing significant digital transformation globally, the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) has highlighted the critical role of the Ombud in ensuring fairness, equality and accountability in the evolution of tax administration.