South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2.

South Africa and Nigeria have reaffirmed their full commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in science, technology, and innovation (STI) as this remains a priority within the countries’ science diplomacy agendas.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended Ireland for its principled stance on the war in Gaza, saying the world must unite to end what he described as Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people.

The renewable energy industry is a “defining opportunity” for African countries to leverage its vast resources to re-industrialise, create dignified employment opportunities for youth and power a new wave of skills development.

Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya has reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring timely stipend payments for Education Assistants and General School Assistants under the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI).

The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has assured Education Assistants that their stipend payments have been resolved, and that all eligible beneficiaries will receive their funds.

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the department and Microsoft South Africa on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital skills development.

Three former employees of the Gauteng West Department of Education have been convicted and sentenced for theft and fraud, by the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.

Detectives in the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng have secured 1 208 convictions between 1 July and 30 September 2025, marking a substantial step forward in the province's ongoing fight against crime.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has denied claims that government funded the repatriation of local Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) activists who were detained in Israel.

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a Terminal Operator Agreement (TOA) with FFS Tank Terminals to operate and maintain a Liquid Bulk Terminal at the Port of Cape Town for a 25-year concession period.

The National Treasury has issued a tender inviting qualified and experienced service providers to submit proposals to distribute, administer, and manage the RSA Retail Savings Bonds Programme.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will undertake a working visit to Juba, South Sudan, on Thursday and Friday this week, in his role as the Presidential Special Envoy to South Sudan.

With the festive season fast approaching, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on motorists to renew their motor vehicle licence discs before finalising their travel arrangements.

The Africa Energy Efficiency Facility (AfEEF) – a legacy project of South Africa’s G20 presidency – aims to mobilise $3 billion over the next few years in a bid to combat crippling energy inefficiencies across the continent.