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South Africa bears ‘moral duty to act’ against genocide

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to citizens to remind South Africans that as a signatory to the Genocide Convention, government bears a responsibility to prevent acts of genocide wherever they occur.

Minister congratulates boxer Jackson Chauke

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​​​​​​​Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has congratulated South African boxer Jackson Chauke for winning the vacant International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight title.

President welcomes ICJ ruling

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Gaza genocide case against Israel.  

Department awards bursaries to hardworking matriculants

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Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has hailed teachers and guardians as true heroes and heroines and thanked them for encouraging, motivating and guiding learners during the 2023 matric examination.

167 scholar drivers held for traffic violations

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Hundreds of vehicles have been impounded and scores of drivers arrested as traffic authorities intensified their national crackdown on unroadworthy vehicles transporting learners to schools.

Upgrades on R57 set to commence

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The Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has officially turned the sod, marking the beginning of upgrades on the P122/1 (R57) Road in Irene in the City of Tshwane.

Repo rate remains unchanged at 8.25%

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South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously agreed to keep the repurchase rate (repo rate) at 8.25%.