Skip to main content
Search SAnews

South Africa

Health questionnaire for travelers from DRC, Uganda

411

The Department of Health has announced that people travelling to South Africa from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo will have to complete a health questionnaire before travelling due to the Ebola virus outbreak.

Chapter 9 institutions launch inquiry into criminal justice response to GBVF

269

Three Chapter 9 institutions have announced a joint National Inquiry into South Africa's criminal justice system response to Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), with the first phase focusing on survivors' experiences and the functioning of the justice system before cases go to trial.

South Africa, China deepen AI and science partnership at global summit

345

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Prof. Blade Nzimande has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to strengthening scientific and technological cooperation with China during a high-level bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai.

SAWS warns of a cold front later this week

10758

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a surface high-pressure system is expected to dominate the central and eastern parts of the country, while a cold front is forecast to move south of the country on Thursday.

PKTT ensures three high-profile cases reach trial stage

173

The Acting National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has commended members of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) and Gauteng Counter Intelligence Operations (GCI-OPS) for their relentless efforts in ensuring that three high-profile cases reached the trial stage.

Government explains R31 million World Cup expenditure

1551

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has provided a breakdown of the approximately R31 million spent on South Africa’s FIFA World Cup 2026 delegation and programme activities linked to fan engagement, activations and legacy initiatives, including artists and cultural participants.