South Africa

“G20” has been announced as the 2025 South African Word of the Year, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) said on Tuesday.

Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana for their win over Angola in the national football team’s opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has issued an appeal for an immediate end to hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – urging conflicting parties to honour their pledges for peace.

The Gauteng Provincial Government has commended the South African Police Service for tracking and arresting a suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Saulsville, Pretoria.

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has pledged its support to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) as the corruption busting unit investigates allegations of serious maladministration and improper or unlawful conduct in the affairs of the department.

As festive season celebrations get underway, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has called on young people to avoid alcohol and substance abuse.

The eThekwini Municipality is experiencing a bumper festive season, with visitors to the city contributing an economic boom of some R6 billion to the city's coffers.

The Department of Social Development’s Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) has reiterated its commitment to remaining open for 24 hours a day and seven days a week during this festive season.

Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo and Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong are conducting an oversight visit to the Brits Water Treatment Works in North West.

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has arrested some 227 motorists for drunk driving.

Police have launched a manhunt to find suspects linked to the mass shooting perpetrated at a tavern in Bekkersdal in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has extended condolences on the passing of the National Prosecuting Authority Gauteng Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Riegel Du Toit.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a weather warning for disruptive rains and severe thunderstorms across the country for today.

Eskom has assured that it will keep the lights on this festive season and meet demand.

Acting Gauteng Premier, Jacob Mamabolo, has condemned the escalation in mass shootings that have occurred in the province.