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BMA processes 300 Ghanaians

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The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has confirmed that the BMA successfully processed 300 Ghanaians who were repatriated back to Ghana at OR Tambo International Airport.

Seitlholo visits Kai !Garib Municipality over water and sanitation challenges

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Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will on Friday undertake a working visit to the Kai !Garib Local Municipality in the Northern Cape, to engage municipal leadership on critical water and sanitation challenges affecting communiWater and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo will on Friday undertake a working visit to the Kai !Garib Local Municipality in the Northern Cape to engage municipal leadership on critical water and sanitation challenges affecting communities in the area.ties in the area.

Authorities intercept drugs worth R998.2 million at Beitbridge Port of Entry

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The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has commended border guards and law enforcement agencies following the successful interception of a massive drug consignment with an estimated street value of approximately R998.2 million at the Beitbridge Port of Entry.

Minister welcomes increase in tourist arrivals

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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has welcomed the increase in international tourism arrivals in the month of April 2026 which is the highest increase the country has seen since the start of the year.

Marion Island overwintering team returns to SA

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The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the 2025/26 Marion Island overwintering team back to South Africa, after his instruction for their urgent evacuation after delays affecting the departure of the SA Agulhas II relief voyage.

Bafana Bafana have "the nation behind them"

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says Bafana Bafana will carry the hopes and dreams of the nation with them as they head to the FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Mexico, the United States of America, and Canada from next month.

Construction begins on Eskom's R1.2 billion 75MW solar power plant

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Eskom has broken ground on a new R1.2 billion 75MW solar power plant to be based at the Lethabo Power Station in the Free State, marking a major step in integrating renewable generation within the power utility’s coal-fired power station-heavy fleet.

Government moves to tackle student housing disputes

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The Department of Human Settlements and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at addressing growing disputes between student tenants and landlords in the rental housing sector.