South Africa

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has called on business leaders to invest in the South African economy.

South Africa is the first African country to lead the influential group of the world’s largest economies, known as the G20. South Africa’s G20 Presidency provides global visibility in all provinces as the country prepares to give world leaders an ubuntu welcome to this premier forum in November.

Acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, says transnational organised crime remains one of the most serious threats to peace, stability and development across Africa and beyond.

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has officially announced the appointment of members to the National Education and Training Council (NETC), marking a significant step in shaping the future of South Africa’s basic education system.

Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD), Andries Nel, has called for a united approach to fight human trafficking and the exploitation of young women.

In his role as Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will officially launch the Just Energy Transition (JET) Skills Desk, the National JET Skills Advisory Forum and the Multi-Donor Initiative (MDI).

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 18 634 suspects over the past week - signalling reaffirmation of public safety and the rule of law.

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, will deliver the keynote address at the South Africa-Tunisia Women’s Day celebration in Pretoria on Thursday.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is expected to host the annual International Overdose Awareness Day on Friday.

The attempted murder case against controversial businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has been postponed in the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court.

The Mpumalanga Department of Education has reminded all parents and guardians that only three days remain before the deadline for the admission of learners into schools for the 2026 academic year.

A panel session has called on women not only to support each other, but to embrace innovation and safeguard the truth in an era defined by artificial intelligence (AI) and digital disruption.

While artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the way government communicates with its citizenry, its adoption must be ethical, inclusive, and rooted in African realities.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has instituted disciplinary proceedings against the department’s Director General (DG), Advocate Doc Mashabane.

The Electoral Commission has urged all South Africans to participate in the ongoing public consultations on the feasibility of introducing electronic voting (e-voting) at some point in the future.