TUESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2025, 08:08
Mine opening a ‘testament’ to steady economic recovery – President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has heralded the commencement of production at the Ivanplats Platreef Mine as “an important moment for the company, for the mining industry and for the country”.
The President delivered remarks at the event at the mine on Tuesday.
The mine is considered one of the world’s largest...
G20: Road closures
As South Africa hosts global leaders for the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit this weekend, law enforcement agencies are urging Gauteng residents and commuters to plan their travel ahead of time, with significant traffic disruptions and road closures expected.
According to a joint statement by the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC), Gauteng Traffic Police...
The body of an 11-year-old child has been found “in a pool of blood” in his home in Limpopo.
The collapse of the Rooiwal wastewater treatment plant project should have been the end of CMS Water Engineering. But it was not. While the company was collapsing, Rudolf Schoeman Jnr was extracting one last contract from government: a R368-million deal to maintain “the most important bulk water supply system in the country”.
SA prepares for G20 handover to United States amid attendance uncertainties
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, says South Africa is prepared for a ceremonial handover of the Group of 20 (G20) Presidency to the United States, although the process may need adjustments due to that country’s absence.
This announcement follows USA President Donald...
SA’s G20 Presidency drives inclusion, equity and sustainability
South Africa’s G20 Presidency has not only elevated African voices, but galvanised global momentum toward a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable future.This is according to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, who updated the media on Monday, on South Africa’s preparations...
New G20 Report on sustainable industrial policy launch
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Zuko Godlimpi will on Thursday preside over the launch of a new high-level G20 Report titled: G20 Principles for Sustainable Industrial Policy.
The event, to be held at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) headquarters in Pretoria, will be co-hosted by...
Lesufi praises improvements ahead of G20 Summit
With the international spotlight on South Africa, final preparations are underway for the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit, as tourism surges and accommodation and flights reach near-full capacity.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi expressed pride in the wide-ranging improvements made by provincial and municipal teams ahead of the...
Public urged to stay away from water courses amid heavy rains
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has warned the public to avoid water courses like rivers, streams and dams, during the continuous heavy rains across Gauteng, Mpumalanga provinces, and other parts of the country, where rains have been persistent.
In a statement, the department said large parts of Gauteng have...
New Ministers sworn into office
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially sworn into office two newly appointed members of the National Executive at a ceremony held at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria, on Monday.In a light-hearted and historic moment, the President opened the ceremony by noting the presence of a young guest.“This indeed is a very special swearing in of the...
SA has started welcoming G20 guests!
By Sandile Nene
With the eyes of the world firmly focussed on South Africa, attention now turns to the historic first ever G20 Leaders’ Summit on African soil. On 22 and 23 November 2025, Nasrec in Johannesburg will welcome a number of world leaders and other dignitaries for this landmark gathering.
An event of this magnitude, with global...
South Africa has the world’s largest population of people living with HIV, which both heightens the risk of anal cancers and their severity. However, neither the collection of data nor the efforts for prevention and screening are in line with the likely impact.
Welisizwe bridge to improve access for eMaXesibeni community
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, together with his Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala, will on Tuesday hand over a Welisizwe rural bridge in the Eastern Cape.
The bridge spans the Umzimvubu River at Tebe-Tebe in eMaXesibeni, Alfred Nzo District Municipality, in the Eastern Cape.
According to the...
South Africa a country and economy ‘on the rise’ – President Ramaphosa
In the weekly Presidential newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the green shoots in the economy as an indication that South Africa is a “country and an economy on the rise”.
The President cited the recent downturn in unemployment and strengthening in government finances as an indication that the...
Home Affairs to launch Travel Ready campaign
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, is set to launch the Travel Ready 2025 Campaign at the brand new Baywest Mall at the Home Affairs office in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, today.“The Travel Ready 2025 Campaign aims to prepare citizens for the upcoming festive season travel period by encouraging South Africans to ensure...
Safety warning amid Level 9 weather alert
Citizens have been urged to remain cautious as the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Level 9 weather warning.
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (GoGTA) on Monday said while emergency services remain on high alert, the public must follow these safety measures:
– Stay informed by monitoring local...
Eastern Cape rolls out major support for farmers, textile enterprises
Eastern Cape MEC for Agriculture, Nonceba Kontsiwe, is set to hand over critical investments aimed at strengthening food security, supporting rural enterprises and empowering women and youth in the Joe Gqabi District Municipality.
On Monday, Kontsiwe will hand over a brand-new tractor and implements to the Mission...
“This is South Africa at work”: Minister Ntshavheni on G20 Social Summit
The global gaze will begin to turn towards Gauteng this week, as it hosts the people-centred G20 Social Summit on Tuesday.The summit – a platform for stakeholders from every part of society – will be held at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, from Tuesday, 18 November -Thursday, 20 November...
Benin has launched the “JaimeMaLangue” (LoveMyLanguage) project in Cotonou, an initiative designed to integrate artificial intelligence into the country’s digital landscape while promoting and preserving local languages. The project is a collaboration between the Information Systems and Digital Technology Agency and the IIDiA Institute. Operating under the theme “Benin Speaks to the...
A new 2025 HP Futures Report is calling on the Federal Government and governments worldwide to adopt a mandatory global Artificial Intelligence in Education Charter to guide ethical and safe use of AI in classrooms. The report, produced by the Global Learning Council, T4 Education, and HP, recommends clear standards for responsible AI adoption in […]
Kenya is positioning itself as a global leader in training civil servants in artificial intelligence and digital governance through a new Massive Open Online Course developed with UNESCO, the University of Oxford, and the Kenya School of Government. In a statement, Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, principal secretary for the State Department of ICT and Digital […]