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Government announces TAC for abalone fishery

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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has determined the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the South African abalone fishery for the 2025/26 season at 12.01 tons.

Cruise season set to inject R120m into Nelson Mandela Bay economy

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The arrival of the Mein Schiff 4 passenger liner at Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, is expected to inject approximately R120 million into the local economy, underscoring the growing importance of cruise tourism in the region.

Call to protect intellectual property of creatives amid AI revolution

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As the international community embraces the digital revolution and artificial intelligence (AI), KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, has stressed the importance of safeguarding the intellectual property and moral rights of artists and creative practitioners.

Catch up on your child's immunisations this November

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The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is calling on all parents and caregivers to ensure their children are fully immunised as the province prepares to launch its National Immunisation Catch-up Drive from 1 to 30 November 2025.

Safer Festive Season operations net over 16 000 suspects

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) Safer Festive Season operations are in full swing and currently running alongside Operation Shanela II and have resulted in the arrest of 16 339 suspects and confiscations of 158 unlicensed firearms across the country.

G20 called to support creative industries

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The African Union (AU) has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) members to support inclusive financing frameworks for the cultural and creative industries.

Gathering to focus on advancing research in Africa

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The National Research Foundation (NRF) is co-hosting the annual OR Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI), focussing on evaluating the initiative’s impact and discussing strategies for the future of Research Chairs in Africa.

President hails exit from greylist

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South Africa’s delisting from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist bodes well for the integrity and reputation of the country’s financial system, status as an investment destination and for the economy as a whole, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

SA calls for unity ahead of G20 Women’s Declaration

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South Africa has called on G20 member states to exercise maximum flexibility and solidarity as the Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) enters the final phase of negotiations on the first-ever G20 Ministerial Declaration on the Empowerment of Women.

SA to relaunch TB Caucus to combat national epidemic

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To enhance the government’s efforts in combating tuberculosis (TB), Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, are set to lead the relaunch of the South African TB Caucus.