South Africa

The National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) has approved a 20-year licence extension for Eskom’s Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Unit 2.

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, is developing a Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Roadmap for Agriculture.

The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) has entered into a plea and sentence agreement with former BOSASA Chief Operations Officer (COO), Angelo Agrizzi, in connection with corruption involving senior Department of Correctional Services officials.

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has welcomed the opening of a new product development laboratory at Biovac in Cape Town, set to expand South Africa’s capacity to develop vaccines from start to finish.

The Western Cape Mobility Department has expressed concern about heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) getting stuck on Bain’s Kloof Pass recently.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the decision to appoint an Advisory Panel for the Selection of the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) is aimed at instilling public confidence in the process and the person who will fill the vacancy.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced an additional train service for spectators attending the highly anticipated Carling Black Label Knockout Semi-Final between Orlando Pirates and Richards FC this weekend.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging all COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant (R370) applicants to use cell phone numbers that are registered under their names to do official application for the grant.

As the world prepares for the upcoming G20 Summit, global civil society has issued a call-to-action urging world leaders to commit to solidarity, equality, and sustainability as the cornerstones of a just global order.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has officially approved the inclusion of indigenous crops and medicinal plants in the list of declared agricultural products under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (MAP Act) of 1996.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that efforts to expand women’s access to finance, digital tools, and entrepreneurship must go hand in hand with the fight to end gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

Health Department Deputy Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has urged Group of 20 (G20) leaders to address the structural challenges that impede progress in enhancing public financing and developing strong primary healthcare (PHC) systems.

As the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to intensify its efforts against gang-related crimes through Operation Lockdown III, a total of 26 suspects have been arrested in and around Manenburg, Elsies River, Kensington, Wynberg, Lentegeur and Delft.

The Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, will today join the Revenue Service Lesotho for the launch of Joint end-to-end Time Release Study report between Lesotho and South Africa.

Two men accused of the murder of South African musician, Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, Tebello "TIBZ" Motsoane, are expected to be extradited to South Africa on 11 November 2025.