South Africa

Gone are the days when human trafficking felt like an obscure crime that occurs under the cover of night in far off places we have never heard of.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will officially launch the winter customary initiation season for 2025.

The Emfuleni Local Municipality is making substantial strides in resolving its long-standing water and sanitation challenges, following decisive intervention by the Department of Water and Sanitation.

Government remains committed to ensuring that South Africa continues to benefit equitably from its mineral wealth, while reaffirming that there are no current plans to reform the country's mineral royalty regime.

The Western Cape Government marked a significant milestone in its commitment to safer roads and smarter service delivery with the official launch of the Computerised Learner’s Licence Testing (CLLT) system.

The North West Legislature Portfolio Committee on Health and Social Development has expressed concerns regarding the increasing number of social grant beneficiaries opting to receive their payments through personal bank accounts.

The Department of Tourism welcomes the success of the Digital Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS), which has brought over 11 000 tourists from China and India to South Africa in just three months.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration in the affairs of the Department of Defence and recover any losses the State suffered.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the severe pressure South African households face due to the rising cost of living, while assuring Parliament that government is taking comprehensive steps to ease the burden on citizens, particularly the most vulnerable.

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called for a collaborative effort to end the scourge of teenage in South Africa, where approximately 30% of teenagers report having been pregnant at some point.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Ma Gertrude Shope, who served the nation as an educator, freedom fighter, trade unionist and Member of Parliament, will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 1 on Saturday, 31 May 2025.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the significance of his recent working visit to the United States, telling Parliament that the engagement was both necessary and timely, given the critical role the US continues to play in South Africa’s economic landscape.

South Africa is on a path of accelerated progress with infrastructure development fuelling economic growth and job creation.

The Board of Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP), in consultation with Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has appointed Dr Jacob Modumo as interim Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of Dr Bethuel Nthangeni, due to health reasons.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will lead a roundtable discussion on strengthening the political and administrative interface on Friday, 30 May 2025.