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Embassy staff, students confirmed safe after attack in Russia

Sunday, March 24, 2024

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has confirmed that South African embassy staff and students who are based in Russia are safe following a terrorist attack at Moscow's Crocus City Hall.

SA marks World Water Day

Friday, March 22, 2024

Today South Africa joins the globe in marking World Water Day which is celebrated annually on 22 March.

KZN Premier inspects SA-Mozambique border

Friday, March 22, 2024

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has requested the Department of Transport to fast-track the raising of a concrete barrier wall along the South Africa and Mozambique border to curb the theft of vehicles and movement of illicit goods.

Dagga worth over R600 000 seized at the border

Friday, March 22, 2024

Members of the South African Police Service’s border policing unit have arrested a 43-year-old truck driver from the Kingdom of Eswatini for allegedly attempting to smuggle dagga into South Africa.

President takes Imbizo to Ekurhuleni

Friday, March 22, 2024

Residents of Ekurhuleni will have an opportunity to engage President Cyril Ramaphosa on the pressing matter of service delivery during the upcoming Presidential Imbizo.

Threats and intimidation will not be tolerated during elections

Thursday, March 21, 2024

As the country heads to the polls on 29 May 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that threats, intimidation and undemocratic actions by people who want to undermine the electoral process will not be tolerated. 

South Africa called to build "a society of equals"

Thursday, March 21, 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to strive for a society of equals, “where none may claim dominance over another, where there is neither privilege nor disadvantage”.

Sharpeville massacre victims remembered 

Thursday, March 21, 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged South Africans to continue to honour those who fought for the rights that all enjoy today and hold dear.