South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences following the passing of His Majesty King Makhosonke II of the AmaNdebele nation.

Gauteng South African Police Service (SAPS) Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, will today visit the scene of a crime where 12 people were killed in Cleveland.

Government is moving to improve access to justice for all with the implementation of the rationalisation of the courts.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the suspension of five additional senior officers in relation to matters arising from the Medicare 24 tender.

After more than a decade of intense negotiations, historically land-dispossessed communities living around the Kruger National Park can finally put a painful chapter behind them, following a landmark agreement that recognises their economic and heritage rights to the land.

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that skills development opportunities reach communities across South Africa, particularly in rural and historically disadvantaged areas, as part of efforts to tackle youth unemployment and expand access to specialised training.

The Employment Services Amendment Bill has been introduced to Parliament, proposing significant changes to South Africa's labour market framework, including new measures to regulate the employment of foreign nationals and strengthen enforcement mechanisms.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) continues to claw back State funds obtained through fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Fund's Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (UIF TERS) claims through a freezing order on a R2.7 million KwaZulu-Natal property.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli says the courage displayed by the June 16 generation, 50 years ago, transformed the country forever.

Government says the 0.5% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of this year demonstrates the resilience of the South African economy amid a challenging global and domestic environment.

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026, indicating that the economy has maintained its positive momentum.

South Africa and Italy are seeking to strengthen agricultural trade, investment and technology cooperation as the two countries move to deepen economic ties through a new partnership aimed at unlocking opportunities across the agricultural value chain.

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos says the team will be ready to face Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup this week.

Government will launch the Milestones of Freedom Campaign next week under the theme “Honouring the Past, Delivering the Future” at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Francois Rodgers, has allocated R6.5 million to the Provincial Supply Chain Management (SCM) Unit within the provincial Treasury department to strengthen support for municipalities.