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Eskom carries South Africa through load shedding free winter

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Eskom has successfully powered South Africa through the entire 2026 winter season without the implementation of load shedding, keeping the grid completely stable, even when heavy overcast skies slashed rooftop solar generation.

Efforts to rebuild KNP bear fruit ahead of National Parks Week 

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The handover of rebuilt culverts just hours before the start of the annual South African National Parks Week highlights the South African National Parks (SANParks’) commitment to preserving the country’s tourism heritage while strengthening public infrastructure.

Milestones of Freedom campaign goes to Limpopo

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Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong and Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba will on Tuesday lead the Limpopo launch of the Milestones of Freedom campaign at the University of Limpopo, Turfloop Campus.

BMA participates in international border management platform

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South Africa’s experience in using technology to make border management smarter and more integrated will take centre stage this week when Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato joins international counterparts for discussions on the future of immigration governance.

Two men arrested for possession of explosives in Mpumalanga

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The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) in Mpumalanga has arrested two men, a 37-year-old undocumented foreign national and a 36-year-old South African citizen, in an intelligence-driven operation for being in possession of explosives.

SAPS remembers fallen officers

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The 12 South African Police Service (SAPS) members, who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year, have been remembered with high praise, with Acting Police Minister noting sombrely the impact of their loss on the fallen members’ families and colleagues.

Churches urged to help build resilient communities

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Social Development Minister Dina Pule has called on churches and faith-based organisations to continue playing a leading role in building resilient communities and supporting South Africa’s most vulnerable people.

Police seize counterfeit goods worth more than R1.5m

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The South African Police Service (SAPS), together with other law enforcement agencies and stakeholders, has seized more than 1 700 counterfeit sports apparel and footwear items, as well as manufacturing equipment with an estimated value of more than R1.5 million.

Think before you share: SAPS warns against AI police images

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State is cautioning members of the public to refrain from using artificial intelligence (AI) to create and share photographs of themselves wearing SAPS uniform or showing themselves being arrested by the police.

President Ramaphosa to address SAPS Commemoration Day

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday join the families and colleagues of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty at the annual South African Police Service (SAPS) Commemoration Day at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

Youth head to Cuba for medical training

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A cohort of 18 young recruits from disadvantaged backgrounds will pursue medical studies in the Republic of Cuba through the Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro Medical (NMFC) Training Programme.

Keeping the fight against GBVF alive 

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The recently concluded commemoration of Women’s Month in August, has not closed the door on issues facing women. It remains a reminder of the need to keep the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) going.

Pheli FM gets new equipment

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong says since the establishment of Pheli FM in 2015, it has touched countless lives, offered hope and served as a trusted companion.