South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that Limpopo and Mpumalanga could experience severe thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has announced the registration of lenacapavir, making South Africa the first country on the continent to approve the groundbreaking twice-a-year anti-HIV injection.

As part of efforts to raise funds for cancer survivors, Eastern Cape police officers have participated in a Shavaton event.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane, together with various law enforcement including the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Home Affairs, conducted a large-scale, zero-tolerance crime operation on Saturday and arrested 251 wanted suspects.

The Secretariat of the Climate Change and Futures in Africa Conference Series 2025 has announced that the upcoming conference will take place in Windhoek, Namibia, from 29 October to 1 November 2025.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the South African government, welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – President Cyril Ramaphosa has been conferred an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations by the University of Malay in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Bern, Switzerland – At the backdrop of shifting global trade and investment dynamics, President Cyril Ramaphosa is advancing South Africa’s strategy to diversify its export markets, a move aimed at reducing reliance on a few partners and promoting value-added trade that supports industrial growth and job creation.

In a move to ensure that the country's rail passenger trips target of 600 million by 2030 is achieved, government has released a series of Requests for Information (RFI) for ideas and investment from the private sector to modernise and grow South Africa’s rail system.

During the current financial year, Eskom has ensured a consistent electricity supply for over 98% of the time due to the ongoing technical improvements achieved under the power utility’s Generation Recovery Plan.

Government has congratulated Qhawekazi Mazaleni, who was crowned this year’s Miss South Africa at a prestigious ceremony held at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria East.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has welcomed the decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to delist South Africa from its grey list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring.

South Africa has officially exited the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist after successfully implementing key reforms to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

The Government of National Unity (GNU) is committed to fostering economic growth, tackling unemployment and poverty and dealing with corruption in South Africa.

Hanoi, Vietnam – Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State Visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), led by Minister Stella Ndabeni, embarked on a practical learning and trade mission that brought South African entrepreneurs face to face with some of Vietnam’s most successful small and medium enterprises (SMEs).