South Africa

A joint multi-disciplinary Operation Shanela executed in Limpopo has led to the arrest of 837 suspects for various offences committed across the province.

Police in Limpopo are getting their ducks in a row ahead of the festive season, with 132 newly recruited police constables being deployed to various districts to boost operations across the province.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will conduct an oversight visit to the Western Cape, specifically the Overberg District Municipality this week.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the dismissal of the S174 applications brought by accused number four, Mthokozisi Maphisa, in the Senzo Meyiwa case.

The Group of 20 (G20) Research and Innovation Working Group (RIWG) Hackathon which brings together innovators to tackle pressing challenges like climate change, is currently underway.

While facing global trade challenges, South Africa is proactively building a more resilient agricultural sector and working on diversifying its trade portfolio.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has called on young people to embrace the rich cultural diversity of BRICS and recognise its role in shaping a more inclusive global order.

Public Service and Administration Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi has launched the Integrated Public Service Month, with a strong message that professionalising the public service is a constitutional and developmental imperative that is a non-negotiable.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has announced the establishment of an Industry –Government Task Team to strengthen South Africa’s response to animal diseases, with a particular focus on foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will lead a South African business delegation of 30 companies to the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) that will take place in Algiers, Algeria from 4-10 September 2025.

As South Africa marks Heritage Month this September, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has called for the repositioning of South Africa’s museums, archives, and heritage sites as active contributors to national identity, social change and development.

The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has called on qualifying Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to apply for support of up to R23 million under the Business Infrastructure Support Programme (BISP).

The Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) has announced the appointment of experienced power generation executive, Precious Mmabakwena Edward, as the new Head of the Independent Power Producers Office (IPPO).

Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Matome Chiloane has extended his condolences following the passing of legendary jazz musician, Ernest "Stompie" Manana.

The Mpumalanga Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has sentenced a former Eskom contractor to some 16 years imprisonment, wholly suspended, after she pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and money laundering at Thuthuka Power Station.