South Africa’s current account balance switched from a deficit of R72.0 billion in the third quarter of 2025 to a surplus of R50.2 billion in the fourth quarter – the first surplus in two years.
After decades of waiting, members of the Mtshoeni/Mtsweni family in Mpumalanga are set to receive land and title deeds to property their ancestors once occupied, in a move government says represents a step toward restoring dignity and addressing historical injustices.
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the swift and coordinated action by law enforcement to intercept four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels that entered South Africa’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and territorial waters without the required authorisation.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has called for predictable policies, improved infrastructure and reduced regulatory barriers to support South Africa’s grain producers.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that several weather stations across the Namakwa District and the Western Cape have officially broken their long-standing maximum temperature records for March.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that releasing the interim report of the Madlanga Commission could jeopardise the commission’s ongoing work and be unfair to witnesses who have not yet appeared before it.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has hailed South Africa’s upcoming rollout of Lenacapavir as a potential game-changer in the country’s efforts to prevent HIV infections.
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Eswatini’s Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Prince Lonkhokhela Dlamini are set to formally sign the Revised Treaty on the Development and Utilisation of the Water Resources of the Komati Basin at Maguga Dam in the Kingdom of Eswatini.
After considering options for an appropriate fiscal anchor, the government has opted for a principles-based framework that will legally require governing administrations to outline a detailed fiscal plan to ensure debt remains on a sustainable path throughout their term of office.
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, has led a stakeholder engagement with religious and traditional leaders aimed at strengthening community mobilisation in support of the National Development Plan (NDP): Vision 2030.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has raised concern over the “obscene legal costs” paid by municipalities, which affects the ability to deliver services to communities.
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has welcomed improvements in the performance of water boards, Lepelle Northern Water and Overberg Water, while warning that persistent misalignment across the water value chain continues to leave some communities without reliable access to water.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is intensifying the fight against organised crime by moving beyond prosecuting “foot soldiers” to targeting kingpins, syndicate leaders and those who control criminal networks.
A shipment of 100 000 doses of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine has arrived at Cape Town International Airport, strengthening the Western Cape Government’s efforts to contain the disease and protect the province’s livestock sector.
Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Elias Magosi has emphasised that the Southern African region must move beyond exporting raw minerals and accelerate value addition to unlock industrial growth and economic transformation.
