South Africa

Parliament’s Presiding Officers have sent their condolences on the passing of world-renowned US human civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is urging social grant beneficiaries not to ignore SMS notifications calling on them to present themselves for grant reviews.

South Africa has joined the international community in mourning the passing of United States human rights activist and anti-apartheid struggle flagbearer, Reverend Dr Jesse Louis Jackson Sr.

Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on African leaders to re-energise efforts to improve access to clean water and safe sanitation, warning that delayed investment has left millions vulnerable to climate shocks, poor health, and economic stagnation.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has moved to assure that government is at work to resolve the water crisis currently experienced in parts of the country.

Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has called on African leaders and partners to move decisively from pledges to implementation, warning that commitments alone will not deliver the water infrastructure the continent urgently needs.

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina says ageing infrastructure, leaks and poor governance are undermining the reliable supply of water.

The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Alexandra Abrahams, says relevant enforcement authorities are investigating alleged non-compliant garment manufacturing operations in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has stressed that Africa cannot realise meaningful economic growth without urgent investment in water infrastructure.

The government has welcomed the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the fourth quarter of 2025 results, which indicate an improvement in key labour market indicators.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with traditional leadership, with 288 Amakhosi being officially designated as Commissioners of Oaths.

South Africa’s official unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points from 31.9% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 to 31.4% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025.

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has invited the public and interested parties to comment on the amendments to the regulations relating to the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has called for tighter regulation of livestock movement permits and the temporary suspension of physical auctions, as the province intensifies efforts to curb the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD).

Over 16000 suspects have been arrested in recent Shanela II operations across the country, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said.