South Africa has formally assumed the Chairpersonship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Standing Committee of Senior Officials, with the country pledging to strengthen implementation of regional programmes and advance the objectives of the bloc.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has been honoured with the Emerging Leader Award at the International Pride Awards during WorldPride Amsterdam 2026.
While acknowledging the unemployment challenge, government is urging young South Africans to take advantage of the wide range of education, skills development and employment opportunities available to help them transition from learning to earning.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the recommendations and referrals contained in the Second Interim Report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, with the latest referrals set to form part of ongoing investigations by a South African Police Service (SAPS) special investigations task team.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a cold front is expected to make landfall over the Western and Northern Cape on Sunday, bringing cold to very cold, wet and windy conditions as well as rough sea conditions, with snowfall over the mountainous areas.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officially launch South Africa's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) next week, marking a major milestone in government's efforts to modernise the country's immigration system through digital technology.
Minister in the Presidency responsible for the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Kenny Morolong, has underscored the importance of a coordinated and integrated approach to government communication.
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has underscored the importance of forging stronger partnerships across government, business and academia to accelerate women's economic empowerment.
Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala will launch the Wentworth Rapid Response and Gender-based Violence (GBV) facility at the Wentworth South African Police Service (SAPS) in Durban on Thursday.
The clock is ticking for South Africans who missed the final voter registration weekend to register or update their details ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has underscored the importance of partnerships, knowledge exchange and visionary leadership in unlocking Africa's full potential amid a rapidly evolving global landscape.
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has recorded a strong start to its 2027 Online Admissions application period, receiving more than 210 000 Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications within the first four hours of the system going live.
South Africa has reiterated its opposition to attempts to single it out over migration-related challenges, calling instead for a comprehensive African Union (AU) conference to address the root causes of migration and anti-migrant sentiment across the continent.
South African women have been at the forefront of the country’s democratic journey, advancing gender equality and paving the way for the recognition of women’s rights in the Constitution.
South Africa will use the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to advocate for a stronger, more inclusive multilateral system while continuing to push for reforms that ensure Africa is permanently represented on the United Nations Security Council.
