South Africa congratulates Iraq on successful parliamentary elections

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has, on behalf of the South African government and its citizens, congratulated Iraq on the successful conclusion of its parliamentary elections held on 11 November 2025.

Reports indicate that a coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia...

Nzimande hails Prof Motaung’s legacy, calls for ethical and people-centred science

In a heartfelt tribute, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, called on scientists to always put humanity at the heart of their work – a principle that defined the life and legacy of Professor Keolebogile Shirley Motaung.

“This means that our scientists and...

Farmers in Nqanqarhu receive major water, production support boost

The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture has delivered critical water infrastructure and production support to rural communities in Nqanqarhu, bringing long-awaited relief to vegetable-producing farmers who have struggled with limited irrigation.

The handover of the spring-water projects, production inputs and...

Government calls on e-hailing operators to register vehicles for operating licences

The Department of Transport has urged e-hailing operators to convert their charter permits and meter taxi operating licences to e-hailing operating licences.

This comes in the wake of a concern regarding a snail’s pace of e-hailing platform companies and individuals registering their platforms...

NW police arrest 994 suspects during Operation Shanela II

Police in the North West have arrested 994 suspects during the weekly Joint Law Enforcement high density Operation Shanela II, conducted between Monday, 10 November and Sunday, 16 November 2025, across all five districts.

The arrests build a strong foundation for the Safer Festive Season Operations, aimed at addressing the...

Acting Police Minister to welcome over 3 000 newly trained constables

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, together with Deputy Ministers, Dr Polly Boshielo and Mr Cassel Mathale, will on Friday, welcome 3 558 newly trained constables into the ranks of the South African Police Service (SAPS).

SAPS National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, will join Cachalia, who will preside...

Nzimande advocates for collective action in Africa’s vaccine production

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has emphasised the importance of collective action to strengthen Africa’s resilience and capacity to produce life-saving vaccines and medicines.

The Minister was speaking at the Strategic Dialogue on Local Production of Vaccines on...