South Africa

Government has commended Bafana Bafana for an outstanding and historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign following their encounter against Canada.

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has called on law enforcement officers to uphold the law without fear, favour or prejudice, as preparations intensify for nationwide deployments on 30 June.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Noncemba Mhlauli says career expos are far more than calendar events; they are life-changing platforms that open doors to future opportunities.

Police Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo has warned that there will be no tolerance for vigilantism, no tolerance for xenophobic or any type of violence, no tolerance for intimidation and no tolerance for anyone, no matter who they are who thinks they can decide who may or may not live in our communities.

South Africa has successfully concluded the 9th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), marking another significant milestone in advancing regional economic integration, industrialisation and sustainable development in Southern Africa.

Motorists, commuters and residents travelling through Johannesburg are being urged to plan ahead, as the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has warned of significant traffic disruptions on Tuesday, 30 June.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has successfully concluded his working visit to China, undertaken at the invitation of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) chairperson, Ren Hongbin.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake a Working Visit to France from 10 to 12 July 2026, where he is expected to participate in key engagements focused on education and remembrance.

The Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) has issued a traffic advisory ahead of a planned march on 30 June 2026, warning motorists of road closures and traffic disruptions in Pretoria's city centre.

The Deputy Minister of Social Development Mogamad Ganief Ebrahim Hendricks has called for a more compassionate and innovative response to substance abuse, saying government must take services directly to vulnerable communities rather than expecting people to seek help on their own.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on member states of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) to accelerate reforms and strengthen regional cooperation to help the bloc respond to a changing global trade environment.

Government is making “substantial progress” in the deportation and repatriation of undocumented foreign nationals in South Africa, reflecting the five-point comprehensive approach for managing migration through lawful, coordinated, and constitutionally sound mechanisms.

Government says 30 June 2026 will be a normal working day, warning that any acts of intimidation, violence or disruption will be met with the full force of the law.

Waste economy enterprises have been urged to register on a new national digital repository aimed at improving support, coordination and access to information in the sector.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on China to work with South Africa to expand e-commerce channels, digital trade platforms and market-entry programmes that can help South African businesses access new opportunities.