South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on government to work with all South Africans to plant one billion trees over the coming years. In support of the President’s vision, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has launched an ambitious campaign to plant 10 million trees in a single day on Heritage Day, 24 September 2026.

The Government has explained that the group of approximately 500 Malawian nationals accommodated in Newlands, Sophiatown, is awaiting the finalisation of administrative processes ahead of their voluntary repatriation.

The North West Provincial Government will explore ringfencing funding to support green economy initiatives aimed at creating sustainable jobs, promoting innovation, and unlocking economic opportunities for young people in the North West Province.

The Electoral Commission (IEC) says South Africans responded to the call to register and update their voter details ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, with 2.9 million registration transactions recorded during the voter registration weekend.

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has called on citizens participating in the planned demonstrations against illegal immigration at the end of the month to protest peacefully and within the bounds of the law.

The North West Provincial Government has introduced a groundbreaking HIV prevention intervention through its flagship Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, administering the province’s first Lenacapavir injection to strengthen HIV prevention and help reduce new infections.

The South African Police Service (SAPS), working with other law enforcement agencies, has dealt a significant blow to transnational organised smuggling syndicates following the seizure of suspected stolen copper worth more than R12 million at City Deep in Johannesburg.

A government delegation led by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi met with the Prime Minister of the Zulu Kingdom, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, and members of the Royal House to discuss planned protests against illegal immigration at the end of the month.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a surface high-pressure system is expected to dominate the eastern parts of the country this week, while a cold front is forecast to make landfall along the southern coastline between Tuesday and Wednesday.

The relocation of vulnerable Malawian nationals -- including women, children and people with health challenges -- to the newly established Drive-Inn site is currently underway as government intensifies efforts to expedite the repatriation process.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has presented South Africa’s value proposition to leading Chinese and international supply chain companies at the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE).

The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has warned the public of individuals impersonating OHSC inspectors and soliciting money from unsuspecting healthcare practitioners.

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is this morning meeting with the management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to receive a comprehensive briefing on the SAPS's state of operational readiness ahead of the planned demonstrations scheduled for 30 June 2026.

Parliament has entered a crucial week as the National Assembly (NA) and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) prepare to conclude key legislative and oversight work before members break for their constituency period.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to call for African health sovereignty, warning that the recent Ebola outbreak is a stark reminder that the continent cannot afford to let down its guard or rely on others to safeguard its people and their livelihoods.