South Africa

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says government will continue to engage with the United States (US) over the 12.5% tariff imposed on South African exports.

The South African business delegation is returning home with a strong pipeline of promising trade leads following its participation in the largest international business and multi-sector exhibition in Angola.

The eThekwini Municipality has received a financial boost after independent ratings agency Global Credit Ratings (GCR) revised its credit outlook from negative to stable, while affirming the city's long-term AA-(ZA) investment-grade credit rating.

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has allocated R1.2 billion in its 2026/27 budget, with a significant portion earmarked for farmer support, agricultural production and rural development.

With the inaugural National Science Month drawing to a close, the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is calling on citizens to hold on to their curiosity about science beyond July.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured an order for the preservation of two multimillion-rand properties linked to former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Group Chief Executive Officer Lucky Montana.

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has invited applications from suitably qualified and interested individuals to serve as Independent Panel members of the National Arts Council (NAC).

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has committed to institutional reforms aimed at making the continental legislature more effective, transparent and influential in advancing African integration, peace and sustainable development.

Over 1000 suspects were nabbed in Operation Shanela II in the Free State in the past week, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Banyana Banyana will face Tanzania in their opening CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) match on Monday evening at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured citizens that government is focused on the implementation of the National Water Action Plan to ensure the delivery of running water for all South Africans, regardless of their location.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has launched the Ayihlale Phansi Ibambe Umthetho Programme, an initiative aimed at promoting peace, safety, stability and social cohesion within hostel communities.

The Electoral Commission will, on Wednesday, give details of its state of readiness for the second and final national voter registration weekend scheduled for 1–2 August 2026 as preparations for the Local Government Elections intensify.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says typical winter conditions are expected across the country this week as a cold front moves through.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the request by the Independent Directorate Against Corruption’s (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson to resign with immediate effect.