South Africa’s recent commemoration of National Press Freedom Day on 19 October 2025, marked 48 years since the infamous Black Wednesday of 1977. This day serves not only as a remembrance of the brutal silencing of voices under the apartheid era but is also as a powerful reminder of the enduring value of media freedom in a democratic society.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has heralded the commencement of production at the Ivanplats Platreef Mine as “an important moment for the company, for the mining industry and for the country”.
As South Africa hosts global leaders for the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit this weekend, law enforcement agencies are urging Gauteng residents and commuters to plan their travel ahead of time, with significant traffic disruptions and road closures expected.
Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) have the potential to help bridge the continent’s infrastructure financing gap, enabling industrialisation, infrastructure expansion and social development, says Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo.
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the City of uMhlathuze have renewed their cooperation agreement to accelerate key infrastructure and economic development projects in Richards Bay, reaffirming a strategic partnership that has driven major improvements in port-city operations since 2018.
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), in partnership with Vhembe District Municipality and the University of Venda will on Thursday host an innovation workshop at the University of Venda (Sport Hall) in Thohoyandou, Limpopo.
Following a visit to the historic Ohlange Institute with the family of Dr John Langalibalele Dube, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, on Monday announced that a Special Technical Construction team will be established to expedite the project’s completion.
National Treasury has encouraged taxpayers, tax practitioners and members of the public to submit technical tax proposals to be considered for possible inclusion in the 2026 Budget Review.
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, says South Africa is prepared for a ceremonial handover of the Group of 20 (G20) Presidency to the United States, although the process may need adjustments due to that country’s absence.
South Africa’s G20 Presidency has not only elevated African voices, but galvanised global momentum toward a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable future.
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Zuko Godlimpi will on Thursday preside over the launch of a new high-level G20 Report titled: G20 Principles for Sustainable Industrial Policy.
With the international spotlight on South Africa, final preparations are underway for the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit, as tourism surges and accommodation and flights reach near-full capacity
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has warned the public to avoid water courses like rivers, streams and dams, during the continuous heavy rains across Gauteng, Mpumalanga provinces, and other parts of the country, where rains have been persistent.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially sworn into office two newly appointed members of the National Executive at a ceremony held at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria, on Monday.
With the eyes of the world firmly focussed on South Africa, attention now turns to the historic first ever G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil. On 22 and 23 November 2025, Nasrec in Johannesburg will welcome a number of world leaders and other dignitaries for this landmark gathering.
