South Africa

Members of the G20 have pledged to address the mounting debt pressures in low and middle-income economies amid the global financial turbulence.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has assured the public that the presence of anti-retroviral (ARV) residues in drinking water poses no health risk and cannot result in HIV transmission.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has concluded a successful working visit to China aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation between South Africa and China.

In line with the 2025 Mandela Day theme, the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is taking action to restore dignity and improve lives through the third edition of its life-changing surgical marathons.

While the relationship between South Africa and China has mutually benefited both nations through increased trade and investment, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has acknowledged a persistent trade deficit that favours China.

As South Africans commemorate Nelson Mandela International Day today, government leaders across the country are rolling up their sleeves to uplift communities through acts of service and solidarity.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for heavy rain along the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), which may lead to localised flooding on Saturday.

Parliament’s portfolio committees on Police and Justice will recommend to the National Assembly (NA) that an Ad Hoc Committee be established to probe the allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkwanazi.

The Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) has signed another significant partnership aimed at enhancing science, technology, and innovation cooperation with Algeria.

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, has welcomed the opening of a groundbreaking new facility in Pretoria. 

Eskom has reiterated its commitment to working with the community of Majakaneng, in the North West, following a protest against power outages in the area.

The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has warned the public of fake social media accounts falsely claiming to be that of Chief Justice Mandisa Maya.

With the surge in natural disasters in the last decade, the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Lesetja Kganyago, has called on leaders in the Group of Twenty (G20) to bridge the gap in the natural catastrophe insurance protection gap.

In a robust reply to the Budget Vote debate, President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the achievements and challenges of South Africa’s young democracy, emphasising the importance of the Government of National Unity (GNU) and the country’s world-renowned Constitution.

An agreement has been reached between various entities to enhance collaboration in research, capacity building, and knowledge sharing in science, technology, and innovation (STI) to promote sustainable development.