South Africa

The South African government has called for a de-escalation in the brewing tensions between India and Pakistan.

Women disproportionately shoulder the heaviest burdens during times of regional conflict and rising geo-political divisions – a stark reality underscored by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola.

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has called for decisive and intensified investment in the water sector to secure Southern Africa’s future in the face of climate change and growing water demands.

Social grant fraudster, Anele Gxumeka, was on Thursday sentenced to six months of direct imprisonment on charges of fraud, by the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court.

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has called upon the building industry to recommit to compliance with regulations governing South Africa’s building industry.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church.

Police have arrested two men, aged 32 and 35, in East London for their alleged involvement in multiple crimes, including hijacking, house robberies, and cash-in-transit heists.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says a national conversation on the pervasive issues of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in South Africa is urgently needed. 

This follows stats released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), indicating that one in three women aged 16 and older has experienced physical violence, while one in five has faced sexual abuse.

Meanwhile, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) report revealed that 33.1% of women aged 18 and older have endured physical violence in their lifetime. 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has detailed government’s intensified efforts to tackle the pressing challenges facing local government.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has, on behalf of The Presidency and the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), expressed condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the late journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli.