South Africa

The year 2025 was a year of resilience, economic recovery and renewed national confidence for South Africa and its citizens.

The City of Cape Town has warned the public against being in possession of alcohol, or consuming alcohol on beaches and at public amenities.

Ten of the 11 members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit accused of murder, four counts of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, four counts of kidnapping and one count of torture, have been denied bail in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court.

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Willie Aucamp, is expected to join local conservation groups and residents for a beach clean-up in the Mossel Bay area.

Refurbishment of the Brits Water Treatment Works in the North West is expected to be complete by March 2026.

Impromptu braais and drinks with family and friends have become synonymous with the festive season. While hearty laughter often characterises the so-called “silly season”, it is also a time during which the safety of the country’s women is at heightened risk.

“G20” has been announced as the 2025 South African Word of the Year, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) said on Tuesday.

Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana for their win over Angola in the national football team’s opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has issued an appeal for an immediate end to hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – urging conflicting parties to honour their pledges for peace.

The Gauteng Provincial Government has commended the South African Police Service for tracking and arresting a suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Saulsville, Pretoria.

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has pledged its support to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) as the corruption busting unit investigates allegations of serious maladministration and improper or unlawful conduct in the affairs of the department.

As festive season celebrations get underway, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has called on young people to avoid alcohol and substance abuse.

The eThekwini Municipality is experiencing a bumper festive season, with visitors to the city contributing an economic boom of some R6 billion to the city's coffers.

The Department of Social Development’s Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) has reiterated its commitment to remaining open for 24 hours a day and seven days a week during this festive season.

Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo and Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong are conducting an oversight visit to the Brits Water Treatment Works in North West.