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President Ramaphosa to address the nation on GBV measures

Thursday, September 24, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that government will, in a few days, address the nation on the steps it is taking to confront gender-based violence (GBV), and update South Africans on the investigation into the killings of women in and around Ekurhuleni.

Heritage belongs to every South African - Mavuso

Thursday, September 24, 2026

While heritage is often associated with traditional attire, music, food, dance and ceremonies, it extends far beyond these visible expressions of culture, said Deputy Chairperson of the National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders, Nkosi Langa Mavuso.

North West seeks partnerships to drive development

Thursday, September 24, 2026

North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that bring together science, innovation and development to address socio-economic challenges facing communities across the province.

Ntuli calls for renewed commitment to peace ahead of elections

Thursday, September 24, 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for renewed commitment to peace, political tolerance and protection of the democratic process, as the province prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Government condemns KZN shooting incident

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Government has strongly condemned a shooting in the Ziko area of KwaMakhutha, south of Durban, which claimed the lives of 11 people and left three others injured on Tuesday night.

Lamola: Global action needed to tackle inequality

Thursday, September 24, 2026

New York, USA — South Africa has stepped up efforts to establish an International Panel on Inequality (IPI), calling on United Nations member states to support a General Assembly resolution that would create a new global mechanism to assess inequality and provide evidence to guide policy responses.

President Ramaphosa calls for UN backing on panel on inequality

Thursday, September 24, 2026

New York, USA — President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the United Nations General Assembly to back the establishment of an International Panel on Inequality (IPI), saying the time has come to turn growing international concern over inequality into coordinated global action.