South Africa

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has appointed Roche Mogorosi as acting Head of Department (HOD) for the provincial Community Safety Department.

After thorough consideration and consultation, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has upheld the 2017 decision to grant Eskom Environmental Authorisation to construct and operate a new nuclear power station in Duynefontein, Western Cape.

In a significant step towards enhancing disaster response and firefighting capabilities at the local level, the Western Cape Government officially handed over firefighting vehicles, essential equipment and a financial grant to the Overberg District Municipality.

Transnet and Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM), a joint venture operated by a wholly owned subsidiary of South32, have officially signed a 10-year contract to secure long-term rail and port manganese export capacity.

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, has encouraged African universities to embrace the global digital revolution by becoming creators of artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation, rather than mere consumers.

In a bold move to ramp up the fight against crime, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, has handed over four state-of-the-art mobile police stations, a strategic R6 million investment aimed at restoring safety in high-crime areas across the province.

Correctional Services National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale, has expressed concern over an incident at the Oudtshoorn Medium A Correctional Centre that left one inmate dead and other officials injured.

As the country celebrates Women’s Month, the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2025 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA).

With South Africa’s cooperatives performing at a level lower than what is expected when compared to other countries, the Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has outlined interventions to enable cooperatives to thrive.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged South Africans to ensure that the sacrifices made by freedom fighters are not in vain as the country moves forward on a path of healing and protecting its democracy.

The Department of Home Affairs’ Operation New Broom has nabbed 73 illegal foreign nationals in Limpopo.

Cabinet has reaffirmed that the upcoming National Dialogue is not merely a platform for discussion but a powerful mechanism for action aimed at laying the foundation for a more inclusive and united South Africa.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong and the Board of the Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) will on Friday unveil new state-of-the-art TUT FM and Tshwane FM studios in Pretoria.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has called on police to “leave no stone unturned” to bring the murderers of Eastern Cape Regional Court prosecutor, Tracy Brown, to justice.

South Africa is gearing up to commemorate National Women’s Day at Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen, Limpopo, on Saturday.