South Africa

South Africans can look forward to a State of the Nation Address (SONA) that will pave the way to a future characterised by efforts to accelerate economic growth.

KwaZulu-Natal's development aspirations are taking centre stage at Africa's Biggest Property Management Conference, which is underway at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched the Ngiyaqonda! literacy app to assist South African children in reading for comprehension in their home language.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sorrow and condolences, following the recent escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which resulted in the loss of 13 South African soldiers.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed growing speculation about the conditions faced by South African troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), calling on the nation to stand behind its soldiers.

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has reminded parents that the 2025 online admissions late application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8 will close on Thursday, 30 January 2025.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has commended the signing of the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Bill into law.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has urged Rwanda to stop its support for the M23 group and to withdraw its forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

South Africa has joined scores of countries worldwide that have formalised their commitment to ensuring the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

The Western Cape Education Department’s (WCED) 2024 annual systemic test results have indicated significant progress in children’s learning, with certain scores exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels.

The spirit of former President Nelson Mandela will come alive at the historic Drakenstein Correctional Centre on Saturday, 8 February, as the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) hosts the 27 for Freedom Race.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed messages of goodwill to the government and people of the People’s Republic of China on the commencement of the Lunar New Year of the Snake and Annual Spring Festival, on Wednesday, 29 January 2025.

The Ministry of Transport has called on law enforcement to arrest those responsible for the torching of 50 Public Utility Company (PUTCO) buses and ensure that they are prosecuted in court.

The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Bid Steering Committee (BSC), has extended the submission deadline for the Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) for South Africa’s Formula 1 Grand Prix bid.

While it is often said that clothes make the man, a new, shiny pair of school shoes may do just the same for many school pupils, especially those that are underprivileged.