South Africa

A serial hijacker linked to a number of vehicle theft and hijacking cases has been tracked, traced and arrested in Emanguzi, KwaZulu-Natal.

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has published the Draft Transformation Fund concept document for a 30-day public commentary period.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed condolences on the passing of the President of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha and Chairperson of the National Religious Leaders' Forum, Ashwin Trikamjee.

The eThekwini Municipality has allocated about R10 billion to rebuild its water, electricity, and solid waste management infrastructure.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has successfully concluded his working visit to Japan, which sought to reaffirm the strong cooperation between South Africa and that country in areas of mutual interest. 

As the two nations celebrate 115 years of strong diplomatic relations, 2025 signifies a significant milestone as both countries chair important multilateral organisations. 

Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says Tuberculosis (TB) has resulted in more deaths than all other infectious diseases combined but receives less attention.

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says developing the country’s gas and oil potential could be a game changer for economic growth.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver the keynote address at Friday’s 2025 Human Rights Day commemoration event.

Social grant beneficiaries who have not replaced their South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold cards with the new Postbank Black Cards, have only one day left to make the change, before their gold cards stop working.

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is set to host the preparatory meeting for the African Union-Africa Water Investment Programme (AU-AIP) Water Investment Summit 2025.