South Africa

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 18 634 suspects over the past week - signalling reaffirmation of public safety and the rule of law.

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, will deliver the keynote address at the South Africa-Tunisia Women’s Day celebration in Pretoria on Thursday.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is expected to host the annual International Overdose Awareness Day on Friday.

The attempted murder case against controversial businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has been postponed in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court.

The Mpumalanga Department of Education has reminded all parents and guardians that only three days remain before the deadline for the admission of learners into schools for the 2026 academic year.

A panel session has called on women not only to support each other, but to embrace innovation and safeguard the truth in an era defined by artificial intelligence (AI) and digital disruption.

While artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the way government communicates with its citizenry, its adoption must be ethical, inclusive, and rooted in African realities.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has instituted disciplinary proceedings against the department’s Director General (DG), Advocate Doc Mashabane.

The Electoral Commission has urged all South Africans to participate in the ongoing public consultations on the feasibility of introducing electronic voting (e-voting) at some point in the future.

The Electoral Commission (IEC) is gearing up for the 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) with the Commission having begun consultations with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

As South Africa implements the national rail reform programme, the private sector will play a key role in investing in rail and port operations, while ensuring that the infrastructure remains State-owned.

The Western Cape Provincial Government has expressed its support for Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s announcement regarding the completion of Transnet’s adjudication process, which selected new Train Operating Companies (TOCs) through its Rail Infrastructure Manager.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has emphasised the need for greater self-reliance in financing health systems to ensure sustainability.

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has announced that Ambassador Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, a dedicated family man and public servant, has passed away.

Chief Executive Officer of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), Kedibone Madiehe, has been placed on precautionary suspension with full pay while an investigation into allegations of misconduct concerning high-value procurement transactions is being conducted.