South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his condolences to the Government and people of Zimbabwe following the loss of 44 lives in a ferry tragedy on Lake Kariba.

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) says it is assessing and reviewing all relevant information related to an incident involving the deaths of illegal miners at Rustenburg, in the North West.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has referred the Digitisation Project at courts around the country to the Special Investigating Unit and the Hawks for investigation.

South Africa has outlined its main priorities for its Chairpersonship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with a strong emphasis on driving economic growth and job creation, while strengthening peace and regional stability.

South Africa has assumed the Chairpersonship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers with a commitment to advance peace and security, accelerate regional industrialisation, strengthen infrastructure connectivity and invest in the region’s human capital.

South Africa has taken a major step towards transforming the way international travellers enter the country with the official launch of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) -- a digital system President Cyril Ramaphosa says will make travel easier, faster and more predictable, while strengthening border security.

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has handed over some 197 housing units to beneficiaries at the Jabulani Parcel K Mega Project in Soweto.

The Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Kenny Morolong will on Thursday engage with the Eastern Cape Provincial Executive Council (PEC) on the coordination of government communication, nation branding and community media support in the province.

Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Andries Nel has challenged has posited that corruption deepens inequality by exploiting existing gender power structures and disproportionately affects vulnerable groups, particularly women.

As South Africa marks Women’s Month, the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) offer a powerful reminder of the important role women continue to play in shaping the country’s future.

South Africa and China are set to deepen cooperation on disability inclusion, data, universal design, artificial intelligence and assistive technology as the two countries seek practical ways to improve the lives and rights of persons with disabilities.

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has announced the finalists for the 2026 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA).

Deputy Minister of Police, Dr Polly Boshielo will this week lead the launch of a Campus Community Safety Forum at North West University’s (NWU) Mahikeng Campus.

Small businesses are set to benefit from a partnership between the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) and global shipping and logistics company, DHL.

Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Elias Magosi has highlighted progress made by the region in energy, digital connectivity, trade, investment and agriculture, while calling for deeper regional cooperation to address persistent challenges facing Member States.