South Africa

South Africa’s railway sector has its work cut out if it is to contribute meaningfully to the elimination of some of the country’s prevailing challenges.

South Africa’s tourism industry continues its strong recovery, recording an increase of 1 108 222 international tourists between January and September 2025 compared with the same period last year, according to Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille.

In preparation for the summer initiation season, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), has equipped cultural practitioners with the necessary skills and resources to ensure a safe and dignified rite of passage.

Government has reiterated its commitment to the Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) Programme, aimed at unlocking large-scale investment in transmission infrastructure critical for the expansion of the electricity grid.

Police have arrested a man for allegedly trespassing at the NASREC venue in the south of Johannesburg, where South Africa’s Group of Twenty (G20) conference will be hosted.

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, will deliver the keynote address at the opening of Biovac’s new product development laboratory in Cape Town on Thursday, 6 November 2025.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed commissioners for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has confirmed that he has received and formally acknowledged the resignation letter of Dr Karen Stander as Chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board.

The leaders of the ten political parties leading the Government of National Unity (GNU) have reaffirmed their commitment to the seventh administration and serving the people of South Africa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of diversifying South Africa’s trade relations as economic turbulence continues on a global scale.

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has hailed South Africa’s grain producers for delivering a record-breaking harvest this season, despite the economic pressures facing farmers due to rising input costs and falling commodity prices.

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced decreases in the price of petrol, diesel, illuminating paraffin and LP Gas from Wednesday this week.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration at the Siyathemba Local Municipality, situated in the Northern Cape.

Transnet says it is ready to handle increased fruit export volumes at the Cape Town Container Terminal, which serves as a key link between Western Cape producers and international markets.

The National Department of Transport (DOT) has reminded all stakeholders in the airfreight sector that the date for comments on the gazetted Airfreight Strategy of South Africa is fast approaching.