The struggle for South African women’s freedom stretches far beyond the historic 1956 march to the Union Buildings, with the story of Sarah Baartman offering a stark reminder of the colonial violence and dehumanisation from which women had to be liberated, Eastern Cape MEC for Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism Nonkqubeka Pieters says.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has paid tribute to the young people who lost their lives in the struggle against apartheid, saying their sacrifices must never be forgotten.
South Africa is preparing to welcome leaders, ministers, diplomats and other delegates from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to Durban, with authorities calling on residents to showcase the warmth and hospitality for which the country is known.
Organisers and participants of planned marches and demonstrations in Durban during the SADC Summit have been warned that while peaceful protest is protected, criminality, intimidation and attempts to disrupt the international gathering will not be tolerated.
Government’s Milestones of Freedom campaign moved to the Eastern Cape on Tuesday, with communities called on to work together to end gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).
The 46th Ordinary SADC Summit is expected to take place under what the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has described as a comprehensive, intelligence-led security plan.
South Africans are urged to have their voices heard on approved pieces of legislation related to illegal mining, the legal fraternity, the administration of trusts and incitement to commit offences.
As part of ongoing reforms to modernise South Africa's national payment system, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is in the process of withdrawing its recognition of the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) as a payment system management body.
South Africa’s official unemployment rate has increased by 0.9 percentage point from 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026 to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026.
A person of interest has been taken in for questioning and two R5 rifles belonging to the South African Police Service (SAPS) were recovered at KwaDukathole Informal settlement in Germiston.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has, on behalf of the provincial government and residents, passed his condolences to the family of former MEC Mzikayifani Elias “Mzi” Khumalo, who passed away on Monday.
From conducting investigations and placing victims at the centre of the policing response to pursuing justice and holding perpetrators accountable, Constable Malearongwa Mokoena has demonstrated that effective policing is not only about enforcing the law, but also about serving people with integrity, dignity and purpose.
Government continues to monitor areas experiencing adverse weather conditions due to wet, very cold and windy conditions expected over the southern parts of the Free State, Northern Cape, Gauteng and Mpumalanga, as well as the interior of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape has taken note of an audio recording currently in circulation across various social media platforms, in which a person purporting to be a member of the Ngcobo Yethu Civic Organisation issues threats to bring about a complete shutdown of the town of Ngcobo, with effect from 05h00 on 11 August 2026.
The Department of Employment and Labour in Mpumalanga will host a work seeker registration drive across the City of Mbombela Local Municipality from 13 - 20 August 2026, which is aimed at connecting unemployed South Africans with employment opportunities.
