South Africa

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has stressed the need for increased public awareness about ongoing threat of rabies.

By Khumbudzo Ntshavheni

During President Ramaphosa’s recent working visit to the USA on the invitation of President Trump, AfriForum had definitely wished for a different treatment of our President or at the least a different outcome of the meeting. However, wishes are not horse or else beggars will be riding.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile concluded a successful working visit to the Republic of France on Saturday, 24 May 2025.

North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has appointed MEC for Finance, Kenetswe Mosenogi, as Acting Premier from 24 May to 8 June 2025.

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), Professor Blade Nzimande, will lead the second meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) Research and Innovation Working Group (RIWG), as well as the G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy (GIB).

The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, has reiterated that there has been no land expropriation in South Africa since the implementation of the Land Expropriation leg

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has announced a landmark public-private partnership designed to accelerate rural connectivity, drive investment, and promote inclusive economic development across the province.

The Western Cape Department of Education (WCDE) is urging parents to prepare their login information for the online admissions system ahead of the offers being made.

Government has expressed regret at the loss of the lives of two people who died during violent protests at Diepkloof, in Gauteng, this week.

The North West Office of the Premier has confirmed that all 45 of its senior managers are qualified and meet the requirements for the positions they hold at the time of their appointments.

While the latest statistics has shown a significant progress in crime fighting, with a decrease in most major crime categories recorded in the fourth quarter of the previous financial year, sexual offences and commercial crime remain a concern.

The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening and expanding their scientific partnership.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order from the Special Tribunal against renowned jazz musician Selaelo Selota – barring him from selling a luxury vehicle allegedly purchased with misappropriated money.

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has declared the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) as open for business and ready for investors.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has moved to correct what he describes as a longstanding misrepresentation in the reporting of farm murders in South Africa, stating that Black victims have historically included the majority of the affected.