South Africa

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has appointed Councillor Loyiso Masuku as Finance Member of Mayor Committee (MMC) following the election of former MMC Margaret Arnolds as the Speaker of Council.

Government has raised concerns with the Kingdom of Eswatini over the arrival of dangerous criminals to that landlocked country and the impact it would have on South Africa’s national security.

Four people have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of engineer Oscar Hlatshwayo in a drive-by shooting in Ladysmith in 2019, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said on Wednesday.

As the country observes Women’s Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has embarked on a series of profiles to celebrate the specialised units and teams who go above and beyond the call of duty to protect women, children and other vulnerable groups.

Government is set to host the Africa AU-AIP Africa Water Investment Summit which aims to mobilise investments for climate-resilient water infrastructure and unlock shared prosperity across the continent.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a cut-off-low is expected to result in cloudy and cold conditions over the central and eastern parts of the country between Wednesday and Thursday.

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has vowed to remain committed to ensuring a safe, transparent, and supportive learning environment across all public schools in the province.

Over 17 000 suspects have been arrested in Operation Shanela nationwide, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane has announced that over 600 000 successful applications were recorded during the 2026 Online Admissions application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8.

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, established to investigate allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has selected Member of Parliament (MP) Molapi Soviet Lekganyane as its chairperson.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has placed provincial Department of Community Safety Head of Department (HOD) Nontsikelelo Sisulu and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Mduduzi Malope on immediate suspension.

The Gauteng Provincial Government is undertaking the Garsfontein Road (K50) upgrading project to support the Mooikloof Mega City development.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will designate a specific day for a nationwide cleanup, with all South Africans, including Ministers, participating in community cleanup efforts, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said.

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has called for the marketing of South African natural diamonds across the world, as the sector faces a decline in demand and price.

Petrol consumers will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps this month, as the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced a decrease in the price of fuel for the month of August.