South Africa

A total of 10 sluice gates are now in operation at the Vaal Dam, after three additional sluice gates opened on Thursday, to manage rising water levels.

Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlhlolo will on Friday, 28 November 2025, release the findings of the independent investigation into the collapse of the Jagersfontein mine dam in the Free State.

With the festive season approaching, South Africans are being urged to protect their money and make informed spending decisions as retailers roll out widespread promotions and sales.

The South African Government joins the international community in commemorating the 48th United Nations (UN) International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities will convene the Adolescent Pregnancy Indaba, a national multi-stakeholder dialogue aimed to strengthen South Africa’s response to the alarming rising rate in adolescent pregnancies and associated social, health, developmental and economic challenges.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed South Africa’s deep appreciation for Finland’s unwavering support during the country’s Group of 20 (G20) Presidency and its struggle against apartheid.

South African Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, BlueTel Communications, has arrived at Rail Live 2025 in Madrid with a clear and strategic mission, to secure international partnerships that can modernise and strengthen Africa’s digital and rail communication systems.

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says South Africa continues to benefit from a wide network of preferential and non-preferential trade agreements covering 90 countries, representing 28% of global gross domestic product (GDP).

The Department of Employment and Labour’s Compensation Fund has called on employers in the building, electrical and construction sectors to improve their compliance with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted US President Donald Trump’s intention to bar South Africa from attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit in the United States next year, calling his remarks “regrettable” and rooted in misinformation.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has handed over 300 operating licences to compliant public transport operators during a ceremony held at the Ekurhuleni Council Chambers.

The National Treasury has launched a new Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond which will be issued to the market under government’s domestic borrowing programme.

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has dispatched a team from the national department responsible for emergency housing to work with KwaZulu-Natal officials to assist households affected by recent heavy rains at Umshwati Local Municipality.

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has assisted Elangeni TVET College in securing more than R1 million for critical infrastructure development and skills-enhancement projects.

EThekwini Municipality has called on young people to take a leading role in confronting the escalating challenge of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).