South Africa

The Madlanga Commission has announced a break from proceedings, with hearings set to resume on 13 October 2025.

Over 5000 suspects have been arrested for various crimes while 105 unlicensed firearms were recovered in the month of September, said KwaZulu-Natal police.

North West Premier Kagiso Lazarus Mokgosi is expected to lead the roll-out of the Thuntsha Lerole programme in the Tswaing Local Municipality on Friday.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation is closely monitoring the situation regarding the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which is currently navigating a high-risk area in the Medite

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will host its annual Water and Sanitation Education Programme (WSEP) in Boksburg, Gauteng.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has moved to clarify misinformation surrounding a disturbing video circulating on social media which depicts the rape of a minor by an elderly man.

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, says Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, the Divisional Commissioner for Crime Intelligence, is receiving the best medical care after feeling unwell this morning.

The Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) has invited the public to comment on its the Draft Report into alleged eFiling Profile Hijacking.

Parliament’s Select Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Mineral Resources has commended Eskom for achieving a profit before tax margin of some R23.9 billion for the 2025 financial year – the first turn of profit since 2017.

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has described parliaments as a vital bridge to connect citizens to the State.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) is supporting the South African Auto Week (SAAW) that kicks off this week.

The Parliamentary Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has expressed serious concern about the Special Investigating Unit’s report revealing the misappropriation of over R2 billion intended for healthcare services at Tembisa Hospital in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

Postbank has announced that its Master Services Agreement (MSA) with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) remains firmly in place.

Enhancing capacity to mitigate the effects of climate-related disasters and other systemic challenges is at the fore of the Western Cape provincial government’s two-day summit.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, has called for stronger youth participation in parliaments and global decision-making platforms.