South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has commended voluntary community safety structures for their role in protecting communities and strengthening democracy.

As the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) celebrates 86 years of existence, Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) Minister Parks Tau has lauded the role the institution has played in supporting the mandate of democratic South Africa.

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has accepted a series of resignations from the board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), including the resignation of the inte

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent, coordinated action across all three spheres of government to resolve South Africa’s deepening water crisis, warning that poor municipal performance is placing an increasing burden on ordinary citizens.

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane and Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga have committed to eradicate the housing backlog affecting military veterans by 2029.

As pressure mounts on the country’s water systems, government is turning its focus below the surface - introducing measures to better protect and manage this critical resource that sustains millions in the country.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over the northern half of the Northern Cape, as well as the central and western parts of the North West and the northern Free State.

Small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in eThekwini have only few hours remaining to submit applications for the 2026 Lions’ Den Business Plan Competition, with the deadline set for 30 April.

Government says it has noted ongoing public discourse on immigration, particularly on issues related to illegal immigration.

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has concluded a high-level working visit to Argentina, securing key agreements aimed at strengthening South Africa’s response to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and safeguarding the future of the livestock sector.

South African soccer fans have been handed a golden opportunity to turn their passion into a passport, with a new competition offering a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has unveiled a new safety and security fleet valued at R16.1 million, aimed at strengthening crime prevention, emergency response, and disaster management across the metro.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday convene an Extended Presidential Coordinating Council (PCC) meeting in Boksburg, Gauteng, with a sharp focus on addressing South Africa’s ongoing water crisis.

South Africa’s tourism sector continues to gather momentum, with more than three million travellers moving through the country in March 2026, as holiday travel remained the dominant reason for visits.

Postbank has announced that from 1 May 2026, customers will no longer be able to access cash deposit, withdrawal and related services at the South African Post Office (SAPO) branches, as these services move to alternative banking channels.