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Presidency refutes reshuffle allegations

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

The allegations reported in the media that President Jacob Zuma wishes to fire Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and replace him with Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma are "preposterous and outrageous".

SONA postponed

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete has announced that the State of the Nation Address (SONA) has been postponed.

Day Zero projection moves to May

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Cape Town Day Zero, which was planned for 16 April 2018, is expected to move out to 11 May 2018, due to a decline in agricultural usage.

Home Affairs Minister welcomes arrest of BMA official

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has welcomed the arrest of a Border Management Authority (BMA) official who allegedly accepted money to unlawfully endorse the passport of a Lesotho national at the Maseru Port of Entry last month.

Triple murder suspect arrested in Johannesburg

Saturday, July 11, 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Friday confirmed the arrest of murder suspect, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is wanted for the murder of his wife and two daughters in the United Kingdom.

Call for action to achieve SDG4

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Education leaders have called for action to accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4), warning that the world remains off track to meet the 2030 target of ensuring quality education for all.

Retired Judge Takalani Joseph Raulinga named as IDAC Ombud

Friday, July 10, 2026

Retired Judge Takalani Joseph Raulinga has been officially announced as the inaugural Ombud of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), with the oversight body’s offices to be housed at SALU Building in Tshwane.

Honouring Madiba's legacy through collective action and nation building

Friday, July 10, 2026

The month of July is observed in South Africa as Mandela Month. Every year on 18 July, South Africa and the world honour the life and legacy of former President Nelson Mandela. The day, which coincides with Madiba's birthday, was officially proclaimed Nelson Mandela International Day by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 64/13, adopted on 10 November 2009, in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to the culture of peace, reconciliation, human rights and the promotion of social justice.