As South Africa prepares to welcome the world for its first-ever G20 Leaders’ Summit in Gauteng this weekend, delegates can look forward to a cool, partly cloudy backdrop, with the chance of scattered showers for this historic gathering.
Empowering communities to stay safe throughout the Festive Season was among the key aspects of an Operation Basadi (women) carried out by the South African Police Service (SAPS).
A bold vision for an inclusive global future has been cemented at the G20 Social Summit -- a vision designed not just for the moment, but for future generations to come.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has, on behalf of the South African government and its citizens, congratulated Iraq on the successful conclusion of its parliamentary elections held on 11 November 2025.
Reports indicate that a coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, won the parliamentary election.
According to Al Jazeera, the Independent High Electoral Commission reported that al-Sudani’s Reconstruction and Change coalition received 1.3 million votes, approximately 370 000 more than the closest competitor.
In a heartfelt tribute, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, called on scientists to always put humanity at the heart of their work – a principle that defined the life and legacy of Professor Keolebogile Shirley Motaung.
The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has delivered critical water infrastructure and production support to rural communities in Nqanqarhu, bringing long-awaited relief to vegetable-producing farmers who have struggled with limited irrigation.
The Department of Transport has urged e-hailing operators to convert their charter permits and meter taxi operating licences to e-hailing operating licences.
Police in the North West have arrested 994 suspects during the weekly Joint Law Enforcement high density Operation Shanela II, conducted between Monday, 10 November and Sunday, 16 November 2025 across all five districts.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, together with Deputy Ministers, Dr Polly Boshielo and Mr Cassel Mathale, will on Friday, welcome 3 558 newly trained constables into the ranks of the South African Police Service (SAPS).
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has emphasised the importance of collective action to strengthen Africa’s resilience and capacity to produce life-saving vaccines and medicines.
