Government at work to end water crisis

South Africa observes National Water Month in March at a time when frustration over the unreliability of water supply has made headlines. We are all in agreement that citizens should not have to protest before water runs from their taps, as was the case in areas including Midrand and Westbury in Gauteng. Government is also acutely aware that...

SANParks reschedules reopening of Letaba High Water Bridge

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised visitors that the reopening of the Letaba High-Level Bridge in the north of Kruger National Park (H1-6) tar road has been rescheduled to 18 March 2026.

The new date is a few days later than the initially anticipated date of 13 March 2026. 

The bridge was extremely...

Transnet Rail issues request for siding facilities proposals

The Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has issued a Siding Lease Request for Proposals (RFPs), covering three siding facilities in the Eastern and Central Regions. 

The release will enable private-sector participation, accelerate network access, and drive sustainable revenue streams to support safer, more...

President delivers on SONA commitment with SANDF deployment 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to fast-track the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in Gauteng, delivering on a commitment made during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to strengthen the fight against crime and illegal mining. A total of 550 SANDF members began their deployment in...

SA calls for ceasefire, dialogue amid Middle East tensions

South Africa continues to call for an urgent ceasefire and dialogue as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, warning that the conflict threatens global stability and humanitarian conditions. 

Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on Wednesday, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)...

US Ambassador apologises for remarks following meeting with DIRCO

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that the United States Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell has apologised and expressed regret over remarks that were viewed as undiplomatic following a meeting with government officials. 

Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria...

SA, Germany sign agreement to strengthen cooperation on FMD control

South African Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Germany’s Federal Minister of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity, Alois Rainer, have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on Agricultural Development aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on the control of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and trade in...

Over 94 000 cattle vaccinated against FMD in Eastern Cape

Over 94 000 cattle in the Eastern Cape have been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), as part of the ongoing efforts to control and prevent the spread of the disease in affected and surrounding areas in the province.

According to the provincial Department of Agriculture, a total of 94 000 cattle were vaccinated...

Statistics Amendment Act ushers new era for data collection

The implementation of the Statistics Amendment Act by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has opened a new era of data collection and strengthened the overall integrity of the national data ecosystem since it came into effect last October.

This is according to Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli, who led the...