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'27 for Freedom' run to honour Madiba

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The spirit of former President Nelson Mandela will come alive at the historic Drakenstein Correctional Centre on Saturday, 8 February, as the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) hosts the 27 for Freedom Race.

Government condemns torching of PUTCO buses 

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The Ministry of Transport has called on law enforcement to arrest those responsible for the torching of 50 Public Utility Company (PUTCO) buses and ensure that they are prosecuted in court.

Deadline for F1 bid extended 

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The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Bid Steering Committee (BSC), has extended the submission deadline for the Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) for South Africa’s Formula 1 Grand Prix bid.

De Kock remembered as defender of SA democracy

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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has praised the late Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions (DNDPP), Advocate Rodney De Kock, as a person of “high ethical standards and integrity”.

SANDF refutes video clip claims 

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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that its forces surrendered to M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

SA hosts global circular economy workshop

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Efforts to ensure that South Africa has a clean and healthy environment are under the spotlight at the 7th Global Forum of Cities for Circular Economy (GFCCE) workshop.

SANDF members killed in rebel attack near Goma Airport

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The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the passing away of three of its members following a mortar bomb attack by the M23 rebel militia near Goma Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday.

Oshoek border resumes operations

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Traveller and cargo operations at the Oshoek Port of Entry, the main border post between South Africa and Eswatini, have resumed.

Stronger measures to protect oceans from pollution

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill, ushering in stronger measures to better protect South Africa’s oceans from ship-related pollution.

Africa showcases tourism offering

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South Africa is today hosting a media launch to pave the way to the 19th edition of Meetings Africa -- the continent's premier business events trade show.