South Africa

Government has welcomed the decrease in headline consumer price inflation to 2.7% in March from 3.2% in February.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, will officially receive a memorandum of demands from the Abahlali baseMjondolo Movement SA on Friday.

The Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale, will on Friday spearhead a high-level crime prevention imbizo in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg.

The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, has reassured the public that services will continue despite a second fire incident at the main outpatient department at the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital in Gauteng.

National Treasury’s proposed 0.5% Value-Added Tax (VAT) increase is expected to be withdrawn when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana introduces the Rates and Monetary Amounts and the Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill (Rates Bill) to Parliament.

The 2025 Africa’s Travel Indaba is not just a trade show. It is a platform to reshape narratives, forge powerful connections and unlock shared value across the continent, says Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa and Lesotho are making strides in cooperation on water resource management.

Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) Advocate Andy Mothibi says there is a need for a focussed and pointed approach to prevent fraud and corruption at the SABC.

The South African Government, through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, has expressed deep sadness over the attack on tourists in India.

The Electoral CommThe Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has launched a six-month national consultation process to gather feedback on the potential introduction of electronic voting (e-voting) in the country.ission of South Africa (IEC) has launched a six-month national consultation process to gather feedback on the potential introduction of electronic voting (e-voting) in the country.

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has announced that headline consumer inflation decreased for the first time in five months due to lower fuel prices and softer tuition inflation.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised the importance of collaborative action and transparency in shaping South Africa’s fiscal future.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has underscored the critical role of faith-based collaboration in achieving social cohesion and healing fractured communities.

With more rainfall predicted in the Upper Vaal Catchment, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to monitor inflow water levels in the Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) to ensure that appropriate safety measures are in place.

The Western Cape Provincial Government has expressed encouragement over the slight decline in road-related fatalities during this year’s Easter long weekend.