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Social grant payments to increase by R10 in October 

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Social grant payment amounts are set to increase by R10 in the October 2025 payment cycle in line with the announcement made by the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the Budget Speech earlier this year.

Limpopo man sentenced to life in prison for rape

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The Seshego Magistrate's Court in Limpopo on Thursday sentenced Poulis Ngwepe (44) to life imprisonment for the rape of a 13-year-old in the Ga-Ramoshoana village in the Matlala policing area.

SA calls for safe passage of Gaza aid flotilla 

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The Government of South Africa, through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, has reiterated its call for the safe passage of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

AGU continues with disruptive operations

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The Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) has been actively involved in several disruptive operations since Monday, 22 September 2025, with the goal of reducing gang-related activity in several communities.

Government plans to eliminate load reduction

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In the next 12 to 18 months, government will work aggressively to eliminate load reduction by rolling out smart meters, dealing with illegal electricity connections and upgrading infrastructure.

NHLS resumes antivenom production 

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The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), via its South African Vaccine Producers (SAVP) subsidiary, has announced the successful restart of antivenom production at its newly renovated manufacturing facility.