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Fine and warm to cool conditions to dominate SA

Monday, August 17, 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a surface high-pressure system is expected to dominate most parts of the country this week, resulting in fine and warm to cool conditions.

President Ramaphosa honours OR Tambo’s legacy of regional solidarity

Sunday, August 16, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to late African National Congress (ANC) President Oliver Reginald Tambo, highlighting his enduring contribution to South Africa’s liberation and the solidarity of Southern African countries in the struggle against apartheid.

Malawi hands SADC Organ Troika chair to Eswatini with call to implement peace

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Malawi has called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to remain united in implementing decisions taken to strengthen peace, security, constitutional order and democratic governance, as it handed over the chairship of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation to the Kingdom of Eswatini.

SADC Organ Troika warns Eastern DRC crisis remains critical to regional stability

Sunday, August 16, 2026

The deteriorating security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the restoration of constitutional order in Madagascar and the fight against terrorism in Mozambique have come under the spotlight as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ Troika on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation met in Durban on Sunday.

SADC Troika a "cornerstone for development and prosperity"

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Elias Magosi has described the bloc’s Organ Troika for Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation as a foundational cornerstone to preserving peace and ensuring future shared prosperity.

Golden Gate Highlands takes adventure tourism to new heights

Sunday, August 16, 2026

From exploring the prehistoric world of dinosaurs that once roamed the wide-open plains of the Free State to taking in breathtaking views of the Maluti Mountains on horseback or on foot, visitors to Golden Gate Highlands National Park now have another way to experience the beauty of the landscape: from above.

Strong attendance expected at SADC Summit

Saturday, August 15, 2026

A strong attendance of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government is expected at the 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban on Monday, with countries unable to send their Heads of State expected to be represented by Prime Ministers and senior government officials.