South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says typical autumn weather systems will dominate over the country this week.

The Gauteng provincial government is addressing operational inefficiencies identified at the psychiatric unit at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital following the death of a patient in a fire.

The countdown to Africa’s most prestigious horse racing and lifestyle event has officially begun, with preparations gaining momentum, following the reveal of the theme for the 2026 edition of the Hollywoodbets Durban July.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has officially handed over the completed Avon Water Project in the Blouberg Local Municipality, within the Capricorn District Municipality in Limpopo, bringing much-needed water services to the Ga-Seakamela community.

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, together with the Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato are today conducting a ministerial oversight visit to the Beitbridge Port of Entry.

As part of ongoing efforts to combat motor vehicle theft, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane conducted targeted operations which led to the raid of three properties linked to suspected criminal activities.

Dozens of lives and several homes were saved at the Kennedy Road informal settlement, west of Durban, after residents used recently acquired fire safety skills to contain a fast-spreading blaze.

The Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday, at the national World TB Day commemorative event at Caledon Sports Grounds, Ian Toerin Way, Overberg District, Western Cape Province.

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams has commended key stakeholders for the significant progress made so far in the implementation of the sector Furniture Industry Masterplan.

As Human Rights Month draws to a close, South Africa should never let the sun set on inclusive human rights for all its people if it is to fully embody and honour the Constitution.

The Gauteng Provincial Government, through the Gauteng Department of Social Development, has successfully launched the Gauteng Food Distribution Centre, marking a significant milestone in the province’s ongoing efforts to combat hunger, improve food security, and contribute towards building the capacity of the state to deliver services.

EThekwini Municipality has achieved a significant milestone in its campaign to position Durban as Africa's premier superyacht destination, following a successful visit to the Yachting Aftersales and Refit Experience (YARE) conference in Viareggio, Italy.

Public employment programmes must not entrench dependency, but create pathways to skills, work experience, and long-term opportunities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon attend South Africa’s LIV Golf tournament at Steyn City in Johannesburg.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday, 23 March 2026, officiate the reburial ceremony of Khoi-San ancestral human remains at the Kinderlê Monument in Steinkopf, Northern Cape.