South Africa

Government has noted the ongoing operations by law enforcement agencies and the subsequent public interest they have generated.

Government will soon make an announcement on plans to expand South Africa’s foray into nuclear energy.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for global investments under the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative to be structured in a way that empowers African countries and supports their own development priorities, rather than creating new forms of dependency.

The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, will represent the South African Government at the Financing for Feminist Futures (F4FF) Conference, taking place at La Casa Encendida in Madrid, Spain, from 8–10 October 2025.

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has urged all aspiring runners, young and old, seasoned, or first-time runners, to take part in the Region 5 Marathon taking place this weekend at the Union Buildings in Tshwane.

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has presided over a sod-turning ceremony to officially mark the commencement of the Modderfontein Road (K155) Upgrade Project, between the R25 and Pretoria Road in Edenvale.

Protecting and uplifting children remains at the heart of the Department of Social Development’s mandate, Minister Sisisi Tolashe told the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, in Parliament, on Wednesday.

The Department of Social Development, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the National Development Agency (NDA) have been praised for the sector’s improved performance during the 2024/2025 financial year.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has deployed R21.1 billion in capital expenditure against an allocation of R11.6 billion in the 2024/25 financial year.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced the names of five candidates it will recommend to President Cyril Ramaphosa to fill two vacancies at the Constitutional Court.

During the 2024/25 financial year, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) saw an increase in passenger trips to 77 million, a significant increase from the previous financial year total of 39.4 million.

The Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has implored all students and stakeholders to refrain from violence, intimidation and damage to property following the escalating unrest at the University of Fort Hare on Wednesday evening.

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on Wednesday welcomes the support after it presented its annual performance report before the members of the Public Works and Infrastructure Portfolio Committee.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host the official memorial service for the late Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa on Friday, 10 October 2025.

Recent developments in the global trade, which include tariff hikes, have underscored the urgent need for South Africa to diversify its markets.