South Africa

Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased marginally by some 0.1% during the first quarter of 2025, following an increase of 0.4% in the previous quarter.

The Western Cape Provincial Government has announced the reduction of the 80km/h speed limit on a section of the R44 through Betty’s Bay in the Overstrand Municipality in the Western Cape.

As the country commemorates Youth Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is celebrating its dynamic and driven young men and women in blue who go above and beyond the call of duty to serve their communities.

Ongoing police operations have led to the arrest of 13 633 suspects, including those involved in gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) related crimes in the past week, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Government has confirmed with “deep sadness” the tragic passing of a South African citizen in West Virginia, United States.

Ahead of the memorial service to honour actor Presley “Cobrizi” Chweneyagae, North West Acting Premier Kenetswe Mosenogi, visited Ramosadi Village in Mahikeng this morning to express her condolences and support to the family of the award-winning actor.

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, says he is confident that the team assigned to investigate the murder of IFP Member of Parliament (MP) Khethamabala Sithole will soon register a breakthrough.

As the country commemorates Youth Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is taking the opportunity to shine the spotlight on young men and women in blue who are contributing positively to the fight against crime in South Africa.

Putting a stop to gender-based violence and femicide is a national priority with maximum resources being deployed to investigate such cases and to track down the perpetrators, Police Deputy Minister, Dr Polly Boshielo, said.

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola and the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau arrived in Paris on Monday to lead South Africa’s delegation at the 2025 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting.

Tax filing season is around the corner and South Africans are expected to square up their affairs with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) from 7 July to 20 October 2025.

Through the proposed Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, South Africa is actively working to combat tobacco use, including e-cigarettes and hookahs which are also known as “hubbly bubblies.”

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is set to study the final report into the deadly George building collapse that claimed the lives of 34 people.

Over 4.78 million young people are now registered on the National Pathway Management Network, with more than 1.67 million earning opportunities secured to date through the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI), Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli said.

The City of Cape Town and race organisers have expressed their heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the runner who tragically passed away during the Slave Route Challenge held on Sunday, 1 June 2025.