South Africa

Over 15000 suspects have been arrested in nationwide Shanela II operations, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said.

Government has congratulated Banyana Banyana on their outstanding victory over Burkina Faso in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2026, a remarkable achievement that once again affirms South Africa's place among the continent's footballing giants.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is pleased with Deputy President Paul Mashatile's recovery following a minor surgical procedure.

The National Women's Month Launch, held at the Olive Convention Centre in Durban on 01 August 2026, celebrated the achievements of women who are shaping South Africa's future through entrepreneurship and innovation. Hosted under the theme, "Empowered Women, Empower Nations," the event was led by the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga.

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has noted the High Court judgment declaring the suspension of the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) CEO, Patrick Dlamini, invalid and unlawful.

Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for women’s empowerment that transcends generations, is institutionalised, and gives women the power to define their futures.

Women are the driving force in South Africa’s healthcare system, tirelessly serving the people of South Africa.

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has received an unqualified audit opinion from the Auditor-General for the financial year ended 31 March 2026.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the new King Nyabela Hospital – fulfilling government’s commitment to universal health coverage for all.

Police Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo says gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) cannot and must not be allowed to persist.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has reaffirmed government’s commitment to advancing gender equality and honouring women’s legacies at the inaugural Portraits of Power exhibition, which pays tribute to Charlotte Mannya Maxeke’s enduring contribution to women’s leadership and social justice.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has begun rolling out the Milestones of Freedom campaign to provinces following its national launch by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 18 June 2026.

The Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong will on Wednesday lead a delegation from the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) during an engagement with the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Executive Council.

South Africa's democracy was forged through the courage, sacrifice and unwavering determination of those who believed in the ideals of freedom, equality and human dignity. The road to freedom was neither easy nor without immense pain. It demanded extraordinary resilience from generations who endured injustice, oppression and personal hardship in pursuit of a democratic South Africa where all people could enjoy equal rights and opportunities. The democratic gains achieved over the past three decades were hard-won and remain a shared national responsibility.

The Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has commended the newly established Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) for making significant breakthroughs in investigations into the murders of political party members and ward councillors in Gauteng.