South Africa

Government has condemned all forms of violence in schools, which undermine learning, safety, and the future of children.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that it will be introducing mandatory Beneficiary Biometric Enrolment at all its offices from 01 September 2025.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed that South Africa’s foreign policy will always be shaped by national interest, constitutional values and priorities, and not by external influence.

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has received a clean audit from the Auditor-General for the second consecutive year, marking a significant milestone in government’s efforts to strengthen financial management and good governance within government.

The Head of Public Diplomacy at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Clayson Monyela, has advised young people, particularly girls, to be cautious of unverified foreign job offers.

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation (SACR) has paid tribute to legendary actress Nandi Nyembe, affectionately known as Mam’ Nandi.

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has signed new regulations to manage offshore ship-to-ship transfer operations, which will see transgressors pay fines of up to R2 million, imprisonment for up to five years, or both.

The stage was alive with celebration as the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) hosted the 2025 National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) at the Sun City Super Bowl in the North West.

The Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Matome Chiloane has extended his heartfelt condolences following the passing of South Africa’s legendary actress, Mama Nandi Nyembe, who passed away on Saturday.

With just over a week remaining in Eskom’s Winter Outlook period, the power system remains well-positioned to maintain stability and reliably meet demand.

Prolific actress Mam’ Nandi Nyembe has been described as the “very soul of South African storytelling” and as someone who was a "teacher and guide” in the country’s arts landscape.

A series of successful operations under the Vala Umgodi initiative has led to several arrests and the seizure of illegal goods and equipment across the Free State province.

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, is set take the Matric Support Programme to the Northern Cape.

The police have arrested three suspects following an attempted robbery in Belfast, Mpumalanga on Friday night.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has held talks with European leaders on the Russia-Ukraine peace efforts.