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Operation Shanela II nets over 300 suspects

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape, together with other stakeholders conducted an intelligence-driven and Safer Festive Season operations under Operation Shanela II which resulted in the arrest of 360 suspects for various criminal offences.

No extensions for Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Majodina

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Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has stressed the urgency of meeting the 2028/2029 completion deadline for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), warning that no further extensions will be granted.

Majodina in Lesotho

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Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has expressed satisfaction with progress made on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), with 48% of construction completed on the Polihali Transfer Tunnel.

Concern over heavy motor vehicle incidents

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The Western Cape Mobility Department has expressed concern over the high number of heavy motor vehicle accidents recorded since the start of December 2025.

SA extends condolences following Sydney terror attacks

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The Government of the Republic of South Africa has extended its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the people and Government of the Commonwealth of Australia following the tragic terrorist attacks in Sydney.

Condolences for victims of KZN temple collapse

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The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of a four-storey building that collapsed in Redcliffe, north of Durban.

Gauteng learner placement continues

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The Gauteng Department of Education has assured parents of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners that it is working hard to ensure that the remaining 15 144 unplaced applicants are placed in schools.

Have your say on White Paper on Citizenship

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The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has encouraged South Africans to submit written comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection.

Transnet’s performance is on an upward trajectory

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Transnet’s interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025 reflect an improved financial performance, driven by higher volumes across the business, which boosted revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), while reducing the loss for the period.

Call for caution as road accidents claim 12 lives  

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The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has reiterated a call for motorists to exercise caution on the roads this festive season after 12 people died in two separate accidents this weekend.

SA to participate in UN anti-corruption conference

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The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will lead a South African delegation to the world’s largest international gathering dedicated to combating corruption.

Call for Gender Equality Commission commissioner nominations

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The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called on members of the public and organisations to nominate suitable candidates for appointment to serve as Commissioners on the Commission for Gender Equality.