South Africa

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape says it has noted with concern the increase in reports of ATM-related scams.

The National Oversight Coordinating Committee and the Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC) will launch an awareness campaign about the provisions of the Customary Initiation Act (CIA) to prevent deaths at initiation schools in the North West.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a briefing from Russian President Vladimir Putin on the outcome of his recent meeting with United States President Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska.

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, says they have managed to stabilise the situation at Maponya Mall in Soweto, following community outrage over the death of an e-hailing driver there last week.

The Department of Employment and Labour has acknowledged the release of the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of 2025, which reveals critical trends in South Africa's labour market.

The National Treasury Director for Financial Inclusion, Nontobeko Lubisi, has highlighted the importance of educating South Africans on sustainable finance practices to strengthen long-term financial stability.

Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, has noted the conviction of six individuals who pleaded guilty to orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to siphon Compensation Fund monies into their personal bank accounts through fictitious medical providers.

In his weekly newsletter to the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa described the launch of the National Dialogue as one of the most important undertakings in the history of South Africa’s democracy, urging all citizens to participate in shaping the country’s future.

With the deadline fast approaching, the Presidency has invited all South Africans to exercise their right to nominate outstanding members of the public for National Orders.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called for collective leadership and stronger partnerships across government, universities, and communities to transform South Africa’s education system.

The Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Jackie Macie, has reminded motorists to be alert on the roads as two separate crashes claimed the lives of 10 people on Monday.

Seventeen suspects are expected to appear before the Secunda Magistrate's Court today charged with various offences, including contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa, Mpumalanga police said.

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has emphasised the continent’s critical role in global climate research and the need for African institutions to contribute to global knowledge production.

The National Treasury will host a fiscal policy engagement with civil society organisations, businesses, professionals, and interested citizens to discuss government’s spending.

Limpopo Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Thembi Hadebe, has urged for calm in Shawela village, outside Giyani, following community protests in the early hours of Monday.