South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to launch Phase 2 of the Business and Government partnership on Tuesday.

Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Andrew Whitfield, has committed to addressing the decline in trade between South Africa and Ireland and unlocking opportunities for future growth.

In the week marking 100 days in office for the Government of National Unity (GNU), Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has announced a new five-year strategic vision to turn Home Affairs into a digital-first department during the 2024-2029 term of office.

A 21-year-old South African woman has been arrested for drug trafficking at the OR Tambo International (ORTIA) Airport.

Photographers have been encouraged to submit entries to the Citizen Science for Water Photo Story Competition, which is aimed at communicating matters on water action.

The Springboks brought joy to the nation after beating Argentina 48-7 and winning the Castle Lager Rugby Championship for the first time in five years.

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Narend Singh has welcomed the 20-year imprisonment sentence handed down by the Skukuza Regional Court to two former Kruger National Park (KNP) rangers for their involvement in rhino poaching.

Water and Sanitation Minister, David Mahlobo, has called on residents across the country to safeguard water infrastructure in areas where they reside as a measure to assist government to ensure water security through the implementation of water projects.

An emotional and befitting ceremony to honour the men and women who died in exile while fighting for the freedom that South Africans enjoy today was held in Pretoria on Friday.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured Ireland that South Africa is committed to creating an enabling business environment that attracts investment, spurs economic development, and creates jobs.