South Africa

The Free State province’s strategic location has the potential to catapult the province into South Africa’s natural logistics and distribution hub.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for stronger economic cooperation between South Africa and China, urging increased investment in key sectors to support industrialisation, job creation and sustainable growth. 

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has emphasised the critical role of partnerships in addressing South Africa’s water and sanitation challenges.

The Electoral Commission will today publish a Government Gazette notice inviting political parties, independent candidates and all interested stakeholders to comment on the proposed deposit amount for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested two suspects for possession and distribution of drug-facilitated sexual abuse and child sexual abuse material following a multi-disciplinary operation in Gauteng.

Legal professionals will on Tuesday convene at the Johannesburg Society of Advocates offices in Sandton for a seminar hosted by the Companies Tribunal aimed at informing stakeholders about its extended jurisdiction, as well as the recent appointment of retired judges.

Social Development Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks is today leading an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) at the Mohlakeng Old Age Home in Gauteng’s West Rand.

Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has told SAnews.gov.za, that the provincial government’s engagement with President Cyril Ramaphosa and the National Executive today, presents an opportunity for the province to address its challenges.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, together with Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane, conducted a site visit to the Dark and Silver City Community Residential Units at the Mangaung Metro Municipality in the Free State.

Living with a disability in the Phelindaba section of Sannieshof, in the Tswaing Local Municipality, Annah Lekgetho spent her entire life relying on a family toilet that was not designed to meet her needs, a situation that made even the most basic tasks difficult and, at times, undignified.