South Africa

South Africa has offered its deepest condolences to the government and people of Japan following a series of deadly earthquakes that struck the country's west coast region.

Over 1 000 people were arrested in one week for various crimes in the Free State as part of Operation Shanela.

The Ministry of Small Business Development has warned members of the public about a number of fake Facebook accounts, which purport to belong to the Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.

South Africa has approached the International Court of Justice, under the Genocide Convention, with respect to acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to veteran photographer and activist Peter Magubane, who passed away at the age of 91 on Monday.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has expressed her gratitude to President Cyril Ramaphosa for granting the legendary and internationally acclaimed playwright, composer, director and theatre producer, Dr Mbongeni Ngema, a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the President-elect of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) , on his re-election as President of the central African country.

With just two days into the new year, motorists will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps on Wednesday as the price of petrol is set to come down by between 62 and 76 cents a litre.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it is determined to conclude all outstanding 2023 disbursements by 15 January 2024, in consultation with the affected institutions.

Eskom has synchronised Unit 5 of the Kusile Power Station project to the national grid.

Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding with effect from 5am after several generating units did not come back online as anticipated.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested more than 90 undocumented foreign nationals who are suspected to be illegal miners between Wednesday and Friday.

More than 90 people suspected of illegal mining have been arrested in various parts of Gauteng.

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga, together with Eastern Cape Transport MEC, Xolile Nqatha, will today lead traffic law enforcement activations in Mthatha.

Tributes for cultural stalwart, Dr Mbongeni Ngema who passed away in a car accident this week, continue.