South Africa

The Western Cape Department of Education (WCDE) is urging parents to prepare their login information for the online admissions system ahead of the offers being made.

“There is always a flurry of excitement, nerves, and anticipation on this date, and not being able to log in because of a forgotten password can be extremely frustrating,” the statement read. 

The admissions window for Grade R, 1, or 8 in 2026 closed on 15 April 2025. Since then, schools have been implementing their admission policies to select successful candidates.

Government has expressed regret at the loss of the lives of two people who died during violent protests at Diepkloof, in Gauteng, this week.

The North West Office of the Premier has confirmed that all 45 of its senior managers are qualified and meet the requirements for the positions they hold at the time of their appointments.

While the latest statistics has shown a significant progress in crime fighting, with a decrease in most major crime categories recorded in the fourth quarter of the previous financial year, sexual offences and commercial crime remain a concern.

The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening and expanding their scientific partnership.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order from the Special Tribunal against renowned jazz musician Selaelo Selota – barring him from selling a luxury vehicle allegedly purchased with misappropriated money.

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has declared the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) as open for business and ready for investors.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has moved to correct what he describes as a longstanding misrepresentation in the reporting of farm murders in South Africa, stating that Black victims have historically included the majority of the affected.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has announced the approval of the first WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) for a test kit for mpox. 

This approval represents a significant advancement in enhancing global access to mpox testing through a reliance process.

According to SAHPRA, the emergency use authorisation for the Alinity m MPX assay, developed by Abbott Molecular and licensed to Abbott Laboratories South Africa, is a crucial step in expanding diagnostic capabilities during mpox outbreaks. 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile paid a courtesy visit to French President Emmanuel Macron at his residence, the Palais de l'Élysée, in Paris, on Thursday.