South Africa

Reflecting on the South African economy, Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong called for mining to be used as a catalyst for structural transformation.

The regular quarterly release of crime statistics gives the South African Police Service (SAPS) and society a clearer picture of how crime impacts individuals and communities. It provides credible data which is used to plan and at times intervene where challenges are detected.

The North West Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management has expressed concern over the Department of Community Safety and Transport Management's (COSATMA) failure to meet several annual performance targets, while also warning that the ongoing crisis at North West Transport Investment (NTI) requires urgent intervention.

South Africans have been urged to recommit themselves to the Constitution and actively participate in strengthening the country's democracy as South Africa marks 30 years since the adoption of the Constitution.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of maladministration and unlawful conduct linked to training contracts awarded by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) and the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has identified several former beneficiaries who overpaid their student loan accounts and are eligible for refunds.

North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has called for municipalities to become strategic centres for enterprise development and job creation.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) seasonal forecast shows that parts of South Africa will receive significant rainfall in winter and early spring.

Gauteng residents are urged to protect public infrastructure amid a recent increase in vandalism.

Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Nonceba Kontsiwe, has welcomed the strong public support shown for the Department’s Agricultural Show and Mnquma Market Day where farmers from across the Amathole District successfully marketed and sold their produce.

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato has on Wednesday confirmed that the BMA successfully processed the departure of 933 Mozambican nationals from South Africa to Mozambique through the Lebombo Port of Entry.

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma has strongly condemned the violent attack, harassment and intimidation of an e-hailing driver.

The Gauteng Department of e-Government (e-Gov) will today launch the Youth Tech Expo G13 Hackathon Series 2026 as part of government’s youth empowerment initiatives.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will this afternoon host a Business Forum that will bring together business representatives, senior government officials and economic cluster ministers from both South Africa and Kenya.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has activated its Joint Operations Centre (JOC) and intensified disaster management and emergency response plan following the South African Weather Service (SAWS) decision to upgrade its warning for disruptive rainfall from Level 5 to Level 8.