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SA to advance climate finance at COP30

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During this week’s climate conference, government will push forward the implementation of securing the US$1.3 trillion in climate finance pledged to developing countries last year.

Two suspects to appear in court over R3m abalone bust

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Two foreign nationals, a Chinese and a Malawian citizen, are expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Monday, following their arrest for the alleged possession of abalone worth over R3 million in Cape Town.

President Ramaphosa elected interim Chair of SADC

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected as the interim Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) following the regional bloc’s virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government held on Friday, 7 November 2025.

Spotlight on Public Employment Programmes

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Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government’s commitment to scaling up training, accountability and pathways into real economic opportunities for participants in public employment programmes.

NSC exams progressing smoothly at halfway mark

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As the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations reach the halfway mark, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has reported that the overall administration of the exams continues to proceed smoothly, with stability, integrity and efficiency across all nine provinces.

Global finance reform key for sustainable development

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The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called for urgent reforms to the international financial system so that multilateral banks can provide long-term and affordable capital for sustainable development and climate action.

Government finalises 150 appeals in abalone sector

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In decisive step that brings long-awaited clarity to many fishers, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Dr Dion George, has finalised his determination of approximately 150 appeals in the abalone sector.