South Africa

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has successfully concluded a working visit to Los Angeles, California, in the United States.

More than 42 000 clients have been enrolled at 432 South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) local offices across the country since the launch of the Beneficiary Biometric Enrollment (BBE) rolout just over two weeks ago.

As part of Heritage Month celebrations, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will today hand over the prestigious World Heritage Irrigation Structure (WHIS) Award to the Orange-Vaal Water Users Association in Siyancuma Local Municipality, ZF Mgcawu District, Northern Cape.

Statistics South Africa has recorded a slight decrease in annual consumer inflation for August – easing from some 3.5% to 3.3%.

Johannesburg and Durban have been confirmed as the host cities for Africa’s two flagship tourism trade shows, Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) for the next five years, starting in 2026.

Chief evidence leader of the Madlanga Commission, Advocate Terry Motau SC, has emphasised that the Commission will take an impartial approach to all the evidence that will be presented at the Commission.

The Madlanga Commission has kicked off proceedings at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Tshwane today.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Thursday deliver the keynote address at the two-day Public Works and Infrastructure Minister and MECs (MinMEC) sitting, scheduled to take place at the Eastcape Training College in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.

The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department has announced a partnership with the Vehicle Testing Association (VTA) to clamp down on private vehicle testing stations issuing fraudulent roadworthy certificates.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) will observe Corrections Week from 22 to 28 September 2025.

In a move to confront infrastructure challenges within Gauteng, the provincial government is deploying a “multi-faceted and practical strategy” to fix failing infrastructure, root out construction mafia syndicates and deal with project mismanagement.

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe says she is confident that the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is making strides in improving efficiency, while intensifying efforts to root out fraud and corruption within the grant system.

The Ministers of Foreign Affairs from several countries have expressed concern for the safety of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which involves citizens from their countries and carries critical aid to Gaza.

Amidst grave allegations of a criminal syndicate corrupting the very heart of South Africa’s justice system and law enforcement, the Madlanga Commission will hold its first hearing in Tshwane today.

The Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) has intensified its high-impact stop-and-search operations as part of the province's broader strategy to tackle criminality, lawlessness and strengthen compliance with traffic laws.