South Africa

The Western Cape Provincial Government has announced the reduction of the 80km/h speed limit on a section of the R44 through Betty’s Bay in the Overstrand Municipality in the Western Cape.  

The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure received a request to lower the speed limit to 60km/h on the commercial section of the roadway known as “The Hub” and at the entrance to the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens to enhance safety. 

In response, an investigation was initiated to evaluate the situation.

As the country commemorates Youth Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is celebrating its dynamic and driven young men and women in blue who go above and beyond the call of duty to serve their communities.

Ongoing police operations have led to the arrest of 13 633 suspects, including those involved in gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) related crimes in the past week, said the South African Police Service (SAPS).

Government has confirmed with “deep sadness” the tragic passing of a South African citizen in West Virginia, United States.

Ahead of the memorial service to honour actor Presley “Cobrizi” Chweneyagae, North West Acting Premier Kenetswe Mosenogi, visited Ramosadi Village in Mahikeng this morning to express her condolences and support to the family of the award-winning actor.

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, says he is confident that the team assigned to investigate the murder of IFP Member of Parliament (MP) Khethamabala Sithole will soon register a breakthrough.

As the country commemorates Youth Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is taking the opportunity to shine the spotlight on young men and women in blue who are contributing positively to the fight against crime in South Africa.

Putting a stop to gender-based violence and femicide is a national priority with maximum resources being deployed to investigate such cases and to track down the perpetrators, Police Deputy Minister, Dr Polly Boshielo, said.

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola and the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau arrived in Paris on Monday to lead South Africa’s delegation at the 2025 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting.

Tax filing season is around the corner and South Africans are expected to square up their affairs with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) from 7 July to 20 October 2025.