South Africa

The Department of Home Affairs is extending operating hours at its offices from 7 - 21 July 2025.

In June this year, South Africa marked 70 years since the adoption of the Freedom Charter on 26 June 1955 by the Congress of the people. On that day, brave patriots assembled in a multiracial convention in Kliptown and adopted a document that remains the cornerstone to the founding of our Constitution and democracy.

Following intelligence indicating that a group of inmates at Baviaanspoort Correctional Centre were in possession of mobile phones and actively scamming members of the public, the National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale, led a specialised team in a targeted operation.

Eskom has announced that Unit 4 of the Medupi Power Station has been successfully returned to service, adding 800MW to the national grid.

Transport Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa is in London, United Kingdom to represent South Africa at the 134th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council set to get underway this week.

The National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL) has joined the nation in mourning former Deputy President David Mabuza.

“On behalf of the collective institution of traditional and Khoi-San leadership, the House expresses its deep sorrow at the loss of former Deputy President Mabuza, who passed away following a short illness.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mrs Mabuza, the children, and the people of Mpumalanga during this time of grief,” said a statement issued by the NKTKL chairperson, Kgosi Thabo Seatlholo. 

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has challenged BRICS nations to take the lead in reshaping international governance to reflect the world’s new multipolar reality.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the need for BRCS countries to commit to multilateralism with equity, inclusive economic growth, and technology with humanity.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed the establishment of a new BRICS investment platform to support joint development and attract capital.

The Presidency says President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted statements made earlier today in a media briefing by South African Police Service (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.