South Africa

National Treasury has encouraged the public to submit comments on a draft national online gambling tax discussion paper.

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has used his platform at the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) to advocate for a research framework designed around African priorities rather than external influences. 

Western Cape transport officials have issued a serious warning to motorists after 24 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol were made in just one week.

From 17 to 23 November 2025, the Provincial Traffic Services carried out 168 integrated roadblocks, vehicle checks, and speed control operations across the province. 

During these efforts, over 30 000 vehicles were stopped and inspected, resulting in more than 9 000 fines being issued for various violations related to driver and vehicle fitness.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has addressed the mounting water crisis facing South African municipalities, revealing a multifaceted approach to tackle systemic issues plaguing water and sanitation services nationwide.

Speaking in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Tuesday, Deputy President cited a report from the Department of Water and Sanitation, which shows a significant decline in the capacity of municipal water delivery.

As a result, national reliability has dropped to only 68%, and the quality of water in 60% of water supply systems is deteriorating.

Leading voices in South Africa’s film, media and creative industries have called for a fundamental shift in how women are portrayed, insisting that storytelling, content creation and media platforms must move beyond victimhood and actively reclaim women’s power.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) is today hosting a masterclass focused on empowering Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) through digital innovation.

The Department of Agriculture has moved to correct what it describes as “misleading” public claims made by an agriculture lobby group regarding the status of applications submitted under the Fertilisers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act 36 of 1947).

The Police Deputy Minister, Cassel Mathale, is leading a delegation of senior officers to the 93rd Interpol General Assembly taking place in Morocco this week.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to register commendable progress in the fight against crime through its nationwide Safer Festive Season Operation, which led to the arrest of 16 066 suspects across the country.

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called on South Africa’s media, film, advertising and entertainment sectors to use their immense influence to help shift the country’s cultural norms and accelerate the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).