South Africa

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has urged religious leaders to promote peace and stability and to assist in creating safe spaces for women and children, free from fear and violence. 

The call comes as the country continues to confront the issue of gender-based violence (GBV).

“Together, as leaders in diversity, we have a collective responsibility to build a society rooted in constitutional values, where every human being enjoys dignity, equality, and freedom,” he said on Monday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Angola to attend the 7th African Union-European Union Summit.

A multipronged approach to curb fraud and corruption and create clean, accountable governance is central to winning the fight against unethical practices.

Durban’s innovators were among the top achievers at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) held in Accra, Ghana, from 21–23 November 2025.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Johannesburg over the weekend a “success” that has placed Africa firmly at the heart of the leading intergovernmental forum's agenda.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for unified and coordinated action across all spheres of government, warning that fragmented approaches continue to undermine service delivery and erode public confidence.

Two suspects, a police official attached to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) and a Tembisa Hospital official, are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this morning on charges of corruption.

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has paid tribute to Judge Leonora van den Heever who has passed away at the age of 99.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile's office has described his meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Sunday in Johannesburg as an opportunity to further South Africa’s strategic goals in trade, investment, industrialisation, multilateral cooperation, and governance, while also strengthening political and diplomatic relations with China.

South Africa’s successful hosting of the G20 Summit has delivered a powerful boost to the country’s global image, tourism appetite and national pride, with Brand South Africa and government saying the event has already shifted perceptions and strengthened confidence in the nation as a world-class destination.