South Africa

The South Africa Abalone Export Council has set its sights on the European market as part of its market diversification strategy.

Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has outlined government’s efforts that are intended to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities.

With the official opening of Extrupet’s new food-grade Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic recycling plant in Cape Town, government has encouraged the waste sector to invest in building a circular economy that works for all.

A high-density police operation led by Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, has resulted in the arrest of over 1 500 suspects involved in various serious crimes across the province

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the North West Province is investigating an incident in Mosiane View village, Mahikeng, where a 25-year-old man allegedly killed his 48-year-old mother with a shovel on Saturday morning.

Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo has expressed frustration and disappointment over the ongoing vandalism of water infrastructure in the Eastern Cape, warning that such acts are undermining efforts to deliver reliable water services to local communities.

The South African companies participating in the Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Fair in Germany are confident that they will not only fly the country’s flag high but also return home with good trade leads and deals to enable them to export their products to Europe.

With the severe population declines of vultures over the past three decades, government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure that vulture conservation remains a national priority.

The endeavours of the respective South African Police Service (SAPS) stations and units in the Western Cape to bring stability to crime-ridden areas have proved fruitful with the confiscation of illegal firearms and ammunitions during police operations.

The Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, is set to embark on a Working Visit to Dakar, Republic of Senegal, to attend the 2025 Edition of the Invest in Senegal Forum, taking place from 7-8 October 2025.