South Africa

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has announced that headline consumer inflation decreased for the first time in five months due to lower fuel prices and softer tuition inflation.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised the importance of collaborative action and transparency in shaping South Africa’s fiscal future.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has underscored the critical role of faith-based collaboration in achieving social cohesion and healing fractured communities.

With more rainfall predicted in the Upper Vaal Catchment, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to monitor inflow water levels in the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) to ensure that appropriate safety measures are in place.

The Western Cape Provincial Government has expressed encouragement over the slight decline in road-related fatalities during this year’s Easter long weekend.

The Departments of Basic Education and Employment and Labour have called on all qualifying people to apply for Phase V of the Basic Education Employment Initiative through the SAYouth.mobi portal.

The Limpopo Provincial Government has commended all those who have contributed to a safer Easter weekend.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday, marking the first official visit by a Ukrainian Head of State to South Africa.

South Africa and Lesotho have addressed various pressing issues, including the worsening security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) which has resulted in significant humanitarian crises, during the second session of the Bi-National Commission in Maseru, Lesotho on Tuesday.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is set to launch a Skills Development Programme, aimed at empowering victims of crime, parolees and probationers.

In a partnership with municipalities, Plastics SA, and civil society organisations, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has driven impactful campaigns to tackle pollution, particularly in urban and coastal areas.

Heavy rain and cold weather conditions are expected this week, as a cut-off low weather system sweeps across most parts of the country.

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has assured the nation that the Executive of the country, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile, are in safe hands.

A total of 541 illegal shebeens and taverns were shut down by police across the country during the Easter long weekend.

Government needs several systems in place to implement the National Health Insurance (NHI), which is aimed at providing universal health coverage.