South Africa

South Africa continues to see a downward trend in rhino poaching, with the 2024 statistics showing that 499 rhinos were poached in 2023, compared to 420 last year -- a decrease of 79.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is actively monitoring inflow water levels at Vaal Dam amid torrential rains to ensure full storage capacity and safety of infrastructure.

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the vital role of the forestry and fishing sectors in driving South Africa’s economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has deployed a team from the Emergency Housing Unit -- in collaboration with the department's roving team -- to support families impacted by the ongoing floods in KwaZulu-Natal.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the success of the economy of the Gauteng Province is crucial to the overall success of the country.

Eden Sleep Innovation, a bed-making company, is celebrating after winning first place in the manufacturing category at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s annual Furniture Design Competition.

The upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit at the end of the year is anticipated to significantly enhance the tourism sector’s contribution to economic growth and job creation. 

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has urged the G20 to find ways to use tourism to change the lives of communities around the world.

To enhance governance and service delivery, the National School of Government (NSG) has partnered with the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature to roll out targeted capacity-building training for its members and employees.

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has instructed her department to lodge a high court application for a declaratory order regarding the Driving Licence Card Machine (DLCM) tender found to have been irregular by the Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA).

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today deliver the keynote address at the Microsoft South Africa investment announcement in Johannesburg.

As South Africa’s agricultural sector continues to drive economic growth, the country has successfully gained market access to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to meet with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and the provincial cabinet this morning.

South Africa says it strongly condemns the refusal of Israel to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and its closure of border crossings at a time when the people of Gaza are experiencing imm

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has told the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure that while the department faces several challenges, there are visible signs of progress that have been achieved which will help improve service delivery.