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Suspect to appear in court on rhino horn theft charge

Thursday, March 12, 2026

A 44-year-old foreign national is due to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate Court today on charges of contravention of the National Environmental Management and Biodiversity Act.

Government at work to end water crisis

Thursday, March 12, 2026

South Africa observes National Water Month in March at a time when frustration over the unreliability of water supply has made headlines.

SANParks reschedules reopening of Letaba High Water Bridge

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised visitors that the reopening of the Letaba High-Level Bridge in the north of Kruger National Park (H1-6) tar road has been rescheduled to 18 March 2026.

President delivers on SONA commitment with SANDF deployment 

Thursday, March 12, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to fast-track the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in Gauteng, delivering on a commitment made during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to strengthen the fight against crime and illegal mining. 

SA calls for ceasefire, dialogue amid Middle East tensions

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

South Africa continues to call for an urgent ceasefire and dialogue as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, warning that the conflict threatens global stability and humanitarian conditions.

US Ambassador apologises for remarks following meeting with DIRCO

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that the United States Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell has apologised and expressed regret over remarks that were viewed as undiplomatic following a meeting with government officials.

SA, Germany sign agreement to strengthen cooperation on FMD control

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

South African Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Germany’s Federal Minister of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity, Alois Rainer, have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on Agricultural Development aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on the control of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and trade in animal products.