South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will consider a report on the political and security situation in Madagascar.

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised day visitors planning to visit the Kruger National Park (KNP) during the festive season that gate quotas will be in place to prevent overcrowding on the roads and facilities.

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has reiterated its call on parents to ensure that children are secured in appropriate child restraints or car seats when travelling during the festive season.

As the year draws to a close and we stand on the threshold of a new year in 2026, the prevailing sentiment regarding our economy is one of confident optimism. Despite the formidable challenges our economy has navigated, we are now definitively turning the corner, accelerating towards a more stable and prosperous economic future.

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed that it is committed to concluding a new electricity supply agreement with the Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique.

Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) Chief Executive Officer, Percy Sechemane, has raised concern over the high levels of water losses in South Africa, particularly at municipal level.

As South Africans travel to various holiday destinations during the festive season, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, has reiterated her call for the public to use water sparingly.

Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, is expected to conduct an oversight visit to the Baken Park Catalytic Housing Project located in Bethlehem in the Free State on Thursday.

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has officially opened a call for applications to eligible South African students for a fully funded scholarship to study in Germany at the Constructor University.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has successfully obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal, allowing it to freeze R2.7 million, including accrued interest, from the sale of land that Tintswalo Patience Chauke received as part of her divorce settlement.

As traffic volumes increase with holidaymakers travelling to various destinations, government has called on all South Africans to take personal responsibility for reducing crashes and fatalities on the country’s roads this festive season.

Road users that will be travelling long distances on national roads this festive season can avoid the hassle of waiting in long queues at tollgates by using an e-toll tag.

The Companies Tribunal has welcomed the appointment of five judges saying their appointment will enhance the tribunal’s capacity to resolve matters swiftly.

Seven Kenyan nationals were arrested for allegedly working at a centre, despite entering the country on a tourist visa.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has reiterated to trustees the importance of voluntary compliance in maintaining trust in the country’s tax system.