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Have your say on draft plastic pollution regulations

Thursday, August 7, 2025

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has published draft regulations for comment that are aimed at prohibiting the production, distribution, sale, import, and export of plastic microbeads and products containing them.

DIRCO objects to the abuse of the national symbol with ‘non-state actor’

Thursday, August 7, 2025

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has expressed its strong objection and concern regarding the recent visit of former South African President Jacob Zuma, an eminent leader and head of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. 

This is after he visited the Kingdom of Morocco and met with Nasser Bourita, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates in Rabat on 15 July 2025.

SANDF expresses concern over the sharing of obscene material 

Thursday, August 7, 2025

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has expressed concern over the increasing trend of uniformed members posting obscene photos and videos on their personal social media accounts while wearing military uniforms.

Joburg Mayor appoints MMCs 

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has appointed Councillor Loyiso Masuku as Finance Member of Mayor Committee (MMC) following the election of former MMC Margaret Arnolds as the Speaker of Council.

Four sentenced to life in prison for Hlatshwayo murder

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Four people have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of engineer Oscar Hlatshwayo in a drive-by shooting in Ladysmith in 2019, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said on Wednesday.

SAPS shines spotlight on Mangaung FCS Unit for protecting the vulnerable

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

As the country observes Women’s Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has embarked on a series of profiles to celebrate the specialised units and teams who go above and beyond the call of duty to protect women, children and other vulnerable groups.

SA to host water investment summit 

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Government is set to host the Africa AU-AIP Africa Water Investment Summit which aims to mobilise investments for climate-resilient water infrastructure and unlock shared prosperity across the continent.

SAWS warns of cold weather conditions

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a cut-off-low is expected to result in cloudy and cold conditions over the central and eastern parts of the country between Wednesday and Thursday.

Gauteng Education strengthens school safety

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has vowed to remain committed to ensuring a safe, transparent, and supportive learning environment across all public schools in the province.