South Africa

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.

As part of a bold and proactive strategy to curb rising crime and reduce road fatalities across KwaZulu-Natal, Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has launched the Provincial Safety Plan, aimed at intensifying law enforcement and strengthening community safety across the province.

In a significant development for the traditional health sector, the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has officially announced the appointment of a new Chairperson and several members to the

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday undertake a working visit to Maseru in the Kingdom of Lesotho to co-chair the second session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between South Africa and Lesotho.

The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) has disputed media reports alleging that the governance has collapsed at the entities under the department.

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has joined the global community in celebrating Earth Day 2025 while also reflecting on South Africa’s progress in safeguarding the environment and fostering a sustainable future for all.

While statistics of fatalities and crashes for the Easter Season Road Safety campaign are still undergoing quality assurance and verification, Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, says early indications are showing a significant decrease in all provinces, with the exception of Mpumalanga.

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has expressed his sorrow over the passing of South Africa’s Ambassador to Côte d'Ivoire, Zolani Mtshotshisa.

Two suspects linked to a house robbery in KwaDwesi, Eastern Cape, are expected to appear before the New Brighton Magistrate's Court today.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined the world in offering condolences on the passing of the Roman Catholic Church leader, Pope Francis.

Government has called on eligible South African spaza shop owners in townships and rural areas who want to want to improve, expand, and sustain their shops to apply for assistance with the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF).

The public have until 30 June 2025 to comment on the discussion document on the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government.

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen will this week, host the G20 Agriculture Working Group (AWG) and Food Security Task Force Meetings in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) are appealing to eligible people to donate blood.