South Africa

The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has warned the public of individuals impersonating OHSC inspectors and soliciting money from unsuspecting healthcare practitioners.

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is this morning meeting with the management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to receive a comprehensive briefing on the SAPS's state of operational readiness ahead of the planned demonstrations scheduled for 30 June 2026.

Parliament has entered a crucial week as the National Assembly (NA) and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) prepare to conclude key legislative and oversight work before members break for their constituency period.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to call for African health sovereignty, warning that the recent Ebola outbreak is a stark reminder that the continent cannot afford to let down its guard or rely on others to safeguard its people and their livelihoods.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State says the voter registration weekend was conducted successfully across the province, with no major security incidents reported.

Transnet has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to two shortlisted bidders for the establishment of a rolling stock Leasing Company (LeaseCo), marking a key milestone in South Africa’s rail reform programme.

Eskom’s load reduction eradication campaign has now reached more than half of its intended targets, with more than 880 000 households returned to normal supply.

South Africans have only a few hours left to register to vote at voter registration stations ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections.

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has announced that board Chairperson, Deputy Minister of Finance Dr David Masondo, will refer the Acupulco investment transaction matter to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).

South Africans must draw inspiration from the life and legacy of struggle icon Charlotte Maxeke to confront the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), economic exclusion and all forms of discrimination.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in the People’s Republic of China for a Working Visit.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has urged the youth to actively participate in building the green economy of the future.

The fight against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is gathering pace with the arrival of another batch of vaccines and the acceleration of provincial vaccinations.

The Department of Health has reassured South Africans that its plans to achieve more financial independence from external funding sources have been under development for some time.

South Africans are turning out in their numbers across the country as the Electoral Commission’s (IEC) voter registration weekend for the 2026 Local Government Elections gets under way.