South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has advocated for the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which expires later this month.

The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project as more than “just a telescope” - it is a platform for Africa to shape humanity’s cosmic narrative, answering fundamental questions about our origins and place in the universe.

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the seizure of abalone worth an estimated R5 million and the arrest of nine people at Robben Island.

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane and the North West MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi, will on Friday hand over 397 title deeds to their rightful owners in Mothotlung.

Eskom has rejected recent commentary suggesting that it is ‘flying blind’ at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, while confirming that the power station operates in line with safety standards.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has underscored South Africa’s leadership in the Group of 20 (G20), calling for greater solidarity, equality and sustainability to drive inclusive global growth.

South Africa will join the global community celebrating World Tourism Day (WTD) at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg on Friday.

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has expressed concern that the taxi industry is using taxis that are unroadworthy and that its drivers are operating without valid driver’s licenses.

Acting President Paul Mashatile has honoured Dr Katrina Esau, the last fluent speaker of the critically endangered indigenous N'uu language and one of South Africa’s revered living human treasures.

Acting President Paul Mashatile has stressed the importance of transforming heritage institutions into vibrant spaces that connect the past with the future.

Two suspects have been arrested and counterfeit goods with an estimated value of over R2.8 million were seized at the Kosi Bay Port of Entry bordering South Africa and Mozambique.

The Bana Pele Early Childhood Development (ECD) Mass Registration Drive has registered and approved 10 000 ECD centres ahead of the December 2025 deadline, said the Department of Basic Education (DBE).

Partly cloudy conditions are expected over the central and eastern parts of the country over the course of Heritage Day and Thursday, 25 September, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said.

Eskom has moved to confirm the structural integrity of safety monitoring at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station in Cape Town.

As the country commemorates Heritage Day, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts is today leading a government campaign to plant One Million Trees.