South Africa

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the confiscation of over 250 kilograms of abalone in the City of Cape Town.

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Juba, South Sudan, to lead a South African government delegation to address the challenges facing the East African country’s transitional government in the lead-up to the 2026 elections.

Eskom says it has not yet made a decision with regard to the potential disconnection of bulk electricity supply to the Tokologo Local Municipality in the Free State.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has announced the extension of Community Work Programme (CWP) contracts for participants aged 55 and older.

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has made strides in the case involving the alleged leaking of the class of 2024 matric results on the internet, which were allegedly being sold.

The Government-Business Partnership has set an ambitious agenda for 2025, reaffirming its commitment to driving reforms, economic growth, and job creation.

National Treasury has assured the retail depositors of Ithala SOC Limited that their deposits will be protected by a government guarantee, subject to the conclusion of the necessary technical work.

In its concerted efforts to boost the provision of services across all local municipalities in the province, the North West Provincial Government will roll out the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme - Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded - to the residents of Matlosana Local Municipality.

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has designated FlySafair’s request for Ministerial exemption from complying with some provisions of the Air Service Licensing Act as premature.

The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has called on those who have completed matric to apply for bursaries offered by the department in the 2025 academic year.

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau says engagements at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting are a platform for South Africa to show that it is addressing the challenges facing the economy and the country.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of thunderstorms that have the potential to become severe with heavy rain and strong winds in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga from this afternoon.

This year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting to be held in Davos, Switzerland, will be significant for South Africa, particularly as the country takes its spot at the forum bearing the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20).

A Lesotho national has been arrested in connection with the alleged killing of two police officers in the Free State.

Just like many cities in South Africa, eThekwini is experiencing urban decay due to migration for economic opportunities, property abandonment, service delivery and crime.