South Africa

There has been a drastic reduction in some crime categories, according to the crime statistics for Quarter 1 and 2 released on Friday.

South Africa is grappling with a growing crisis of adolescent and teenage pregnancy, with a significant number of these cases amounting to statutory rape.

Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili of the South African Police Service on Friday assured South Africans that with an additional 3 558 newly trained police officers on the ground, SAPS will be working hard to ensure everyone is safe during the festive season.

Acting Police Minister, Prof Firoz Cachalia, says tackling organised crime and its associated corruption, must be a national priority.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has announced that it will maintain the current status of keeping all 10 sluice gates open at the Vaal Dam. 

At Bloemhof Dam, an increase in release of 1 200 cubic meters per second (m³/s) has been activated through the radial gates, starting at 10 am, this morning.

According to the department, the Vaal Dam’s current level is at 106.80%, with an inflow of 1 327.52 m³/s and an outflow of 1 359 m³/s. 

The National Transmission Company South Africa SOC Ltd (NTCSA) has received the Market Operator Licence which bring the country closer to establishing a competitive market for electricity provision.

The South African Government has condemned the unconstitutional military seizure of power in Guinea-Bissau.

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) says the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations have officially reached their conclusion, with rewrite opportunities for selected subjects having taken place on Thursday.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has taken major steps towards transforming the country’s electricity sector.

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has congratulated Namhla Dotwana, founder of the sustainable beauty brand, Namhla Collection, for her outstanding success at the 2025 Grassroots Innovation Awards.