South Africa

Gautrain today marks 16 years since its official launch on 8 June 2010, reaffirming its position as one of South Africa’s most successful and transformative public infrastructure investments.

Since inception, the rapid rail network has recorded more than 216 million passenger trips, firmly establishing itself as a critical part of Gauteng’s transport system and a symbol of modern, efficient mobility in the province.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) continue to intensify efforts aimed at disrupting and dismantling organised criminal networks involved in illicit mining, gang-related violence and other serious and violent crimes.

As infrastructure investment remains key to government’s developmental agenda, Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba says the newly built Cost Centre in Marble Hall demonstrates the government’s commitment to stronger service delivery and improved efficiency.

South Africa has declared itself ready to host the 13th biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and airshow, as the country marks 100 days to go before the continent’s premier aerospace and defence event takes place.

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has urged young South Africans to register to vote ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections and take an active role in shaping the future of their municipalities.

Gauteng police have arrested 1 134 suspects and recovered two unlicensed firearms and ammunition during Operation Shanela II which was conducted across the Gauteng province over the weekend.

The official opening of the 2026 Winter Initiation Season in the Eastern Cape has been accompanied by renewed calls for safe, responsible and dignified initiation practices, as government intensifies efforts to eliminate deaths, injuries and illegal initiation schools.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile paid a courtesy call on the President of the Republic of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, on Monday in Johannesburg.

Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele will this week on Wednesday deliver a Keynote address at the 1st Annual 2026 Future of Work and Business Conference taking place at the Freedom Park in Pretoria.

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato has confirmed that the BMA successfully processed 663 Ghanaian nationals for repatriation from South Africa to Ghana through OR Tambo International Airport over the weekend.