South Africa

The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) will hold a high-level meeting on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, to renew their strategic partnership on health.

With global attention set to turn to Johannesburg in a few weeks for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has assuredly stated that “Gauteng is ready” to host the global gathering.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson and KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure Martin Meyer have concluded a successful visit to His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal.

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has today welcomed the appointment of its new commissioners.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it's all systems go for the Local Government Elections 2026/7.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called on society to build a truly inclusive South Africa where people with disabilities participate fully and equally in all spheres of life.

South Africa’s railway sector has its work cut out if it is to contribute meaningfully to the elimination of some of the country’s prevailing challenges.

South Africa’s tourism industry continues its strong recovery, recording an increase of 1 108 222 international tourists between January and September 2025 compared with the same period last year, according to Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille.

In preparation for the summer initiation season, the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), has equipped cultural practitioners with the necessary skills and resources to ensure a safe and dignified rite of passage.

Government has reiterated its commitment to the Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) Programme, aimed at unlocking large-scale investment in transmission infrastructure critical for the expansion of the electricity grid.

Police have arrested a man for allegedly trespassing at the NASREC venue in the south of Johannesburg, where South Africa’s Group of Twenty (G20) conference will be hosted.

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, will deliver the keynote address at the opening of Biovac’s new product development laboratory in Cape Town on Thursday, 6 November 2025.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed commissioners for the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has confirmed that he has received and formally acknowledged the resignation letter of Dr Karen Stander as Chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board.

The leaders of the ten political parties leading the Government of National Unity (GNU) have reaffirmed their commitment to the seventh administration and serving the people of South Africa.