South Africa

Government has expressed regret at the loss of the lives of two people who died during violent protests at Diepkloof, in Gauteng, this week.

The North West Office of the Premier has confirmed that all 45 of its senior managers are qualified and meet the requirements for the positions they hold at the time of their appointments.

While the latest statistics has shown a significant progress in crime fighting, with a decrease in most major crime categories recorded in the fourth quarter of the previous financial year, sexual offences and commercial crime remain a concern.

The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening and expanding their scientific partnership.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order from the Special Tribunal against renowned jazz musician Selaelo Selota – barring him from selling a luxury vehicle allegedly purchased with misappropriated money.

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has declared the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) as open for business and ready for investors.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has moved to correct what he describes as a longstanding misrepresentation in the reporting of farm murders in South Africa, stating that Black victims have historically included the majority of the affected.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has announced the approval of the first WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) for a test kit for mpox. 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile paid a courtesy visit to French President Emmanuel Macron at his residence, the Palais de l'Élysée, in Paris, on Thursday.

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has this week approved a R51 billion guarantee facility for Transnet, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised the significance of economic cooperation between South Africa and France while celebrating the spirit of Ubuntu that embodies connection and solidarity among nations.

The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has condemned the recent resurgence of taxi violence across parts of the Gauteng province.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family of former struggle hero Gertrude Shope who has died at the age of 99.

Despite ongoing challenges, the National Development Agency (NDA) remains committed to strengthening resource mobilisation, securing additional funding, and advancing the institutionalisation of the District Development Model (DDM), through enhanced partnerships and collaboration.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says the legacy of South Africa’s G20 Presidency will not be defined by the number of meetings held, or the elegance of its communiqués, but by “lives changed, systems reformed, and the power redistributed.”