South Africa

The Limpopo Provincial Government has commended all those who have contributed to a safer Easter weekend.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday, marking the first official visit by a Ukrainian Head of State to South Africa.

South Africa and Lesotho have addressed various pressing issues, including the worsening security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) which has resulted in significant humanitarian crises, during the second session of the Bi-National Commission in Maseru, Lesotho on Tuesday.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is set to launch a Skills Development Programme, aimed at empowering victims of crime, parolees and probationers.

In a partnership with municipalities, Plastics SA, and civil society organisations, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has driven impactful campaigns to tackle pollution, particularly in urban and coastal areas.

Heavy rain and cold weather conditions are expected this week, as a cut-off low weather system sweeps across most parts of the country.

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has assured the nation that the Executive of the country, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile, are in safe hands.

A total of 541 illegal shebeens and taverns were shut down by police across the country during the Easter long weekend.

Government needs several systems in place to implement the National Health Insurance (NHI), which is aimed at providing universal health coverage.

As part of a bold and proactive strategy to curb rising crime and reduce road fatalities across KwaZulu-Natal, Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has launched the Provincial Safety Plan, aimed at intensifying law enforcement and strengthening community safety across the province.

In a significant development for the traditional health sector, the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has officially announced the appointment of a new Chairperson and several members to the

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday undertake a working visit to Maseru in the Kingdom of Lesotho to co-chair the second session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between South Africa and Lesotho.

The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) has disputed media reports alleging that the governance has collapsed at the entities under the department.

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has joined the global community in celebrating Earth Day 2025 while also reflecting on South Africa’s progress in safeguarding the environment and fostering a sustainable future for all.

While statistics of fatalities and crashes for the Easter Season Road Safety campaign are still undergoing quality assurance and verification, Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, says early indications are showing a significant decrease in all provinces, with the exception of Mpumalanga.