South Africa

The Springboks claimed victory against Ireland in a thrilling test match on Saturday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Sir Keir Starmer on being appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK).

With the seventh administration having been sworn in, and the Government of National Unity (GNU) established, the country’s provinces are putting their shovels to the ground to ensure service delivery.

As the new Cabinet of the seventh administration gets to grips with the workings of their various portfolios - it has been advised to place ordinary South Africans at the heart of the administration.

Emerging wool producers in Umzimkhulu have received a shot in the arm following the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government’s assistance aimed at enhancing wool quality and increasing production.

The National Advisory Council on Innovation, through the National Research Foundation (NRF), is offering two scholarships to full-time PhD candidates in science, technology and innovation policy for the 2025 academic year.

The National School of Government (NSG) and the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce a new three-year postgraduate Diploma in Public Affairs and African Governance for public servants in Africa.

With just more than a month to go, South Africa is set to become the centre of international astronomy as scientists from across the world gather for the XXXII (32nd) General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in Cape Town. 

 KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, has highlighted the significant role of new houses and related settlements construction, including roads, as a catalyst for other sectors of the economy. 

The Department of Health has announced that 15 people who had Mpox have received a clean bill of health, while five remain hospitalised due to severe health complications.