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Bafana Bafana to face Mexico in World Cup opener

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Bafana Bafana will return to the global stage on Thursday when they take on Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup, with kick-off set for 9 pm.

DPWI reforms aimed at better life for all

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says his department is taking the public into its confidence as wrongdoing is investigated while also strengthening accountability, protecting public money and ensuring that the it works for all South Africans.

KZN backs National Treasury drive to eliminate ghost employees

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KwaZulu-Natal Treasury says it is ready to support the implementation of a nationwide initiative aimed at verifying all government employees and investigating allegations of ghost workers and payroll irregularities in the public service.

Government continues drive for energy security

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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has outlined government’s comprehensive plan to fortify South Africa’s energy security, while driving the transition toward sustainable energy.

Mashatile to address closing session of 9th South African TB conference

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) will on Thursday address the closing session of the 9th South African TB Conference taking place at Birchwood Hotel & O.R Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng from 08-11 June 2026.

South Africa calls for accelerated implementation of disability rights convention

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Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called on States Parties to accelerate the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and ensure the meaningful participation of organisations representing persons with disabilities.

Let’s Go Bafana Bafana!

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There are moments when time seems to stand still, when millions of hearts and minds are united by a shared experience. Our nation felt this during the 2010 FIFA World Cup when Siphiwe Tshabalala scored a spectacular opening goal for South Africa against Mexico.

More resources deployed in the Cleveland mass shooting incident

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The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has directed the deployment of additional national specialised capabilities to augment provincial teams in the investigation of Cleveland shooting incident.

Go Bafana Bafana!

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With the opening whistle set to mark the start of the FIFA Soccer Worls Cup, government has called on South Africans to rally behind Bafana Bafana as they prepare to face Mexico in opening match of the FIFA Soccer World Cup.

Table grape export agreement strengthens SA-Italy ties 

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South Africa and Italy have strengthened their agricultural and trade relations following the final approval of a technical agreement that will pave the way for the export of Italian table grapes to the South African market.