SA remains resolute in achieving a just transition

South Africa has accelerated its efforts toward a just, inclusive, and community-centred transition, even as some countries remain slow to implement climate action. “In this ever-uncertain environment, South Africa stands proud. We have not wavered on our commitments and have in fact scaled up our climate action,” President...

Two New Hanover flood victims identified as recovery efforts continue

Two remaining bodies of three residents who were swept away by floods in New Hanover have been identified, as recovery and humanitarian efforts continue across affected communities.

KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma reported that the Mayor of Umshwathi Local Municipality Mandla Zondi,...

Don’t fall prey to bogus institutions as Class Of 2025 prepares for post-school studies

South Africa’s quality councils have issued a nationwide warning to learners and parents to verify institutions and qualifications before registering for post-school education and training in 2026, as fraudulent and unaccredited providers continue to target the public.The call was made on...

A tip-off has led police to a 6kg cocaine shipment worth an estimated R3.6 million, which officers seized along the N12 in George.

Manamela mourns passing of education pioneer Jennifer Glennie

Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has expressed deep sadness following the passing of Jennifer Glennie, the founding Executive Director of the South African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE) and respected pioneer in the field of distance learning.

In a statement on Thursday, Manamela said...

President calls on men to take lead in GBV fight

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South African men to stand up and be counted in the national fight against gender-based violence (GBV), warning that the country faces a pandemic of violence that will continue to destroy families and communities unless men take responsibility. Addressing delegates at the 2025 Men’s Indaba at...

Lamola responds to US criticism, defends SA’s G20 Presidency

South Africa has responded to United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s newsletter on Substack.

In the newsletter Rubio criticised Pretoria, stating that Washington will not tolerate what he describes as the “radical” ANC-led government. He also condemned South Africa’s focus on climate change, diversity, and...

IEC engages youth ahead of local government elections

The use of digital platforms must be used optimally to encourage the youth to participate in electoral democracy.

This was the call made at the Electoral Commission’s seminar on digital technology held in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday, ahead of the forthcoming local government elections.

The seminar was initiated to engage various...

South Africa, Mozambique sign higher education cooperation agreement

South Africa and Mozambique have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing regional collaboration in skills development through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Education and Training, which guides joint efforts to address shared educational and training priorities.

Higher Education and...

Home Affairs extends operating hours ahead of festive season

The Department of Home Affairs will be extending operating hours at its offices by an additional two hours daily for applications and collections of enabling documents.

From 8 to 19 December 2025 and from 5 to 16 January 2026, the offices will close at 18:00, instead of 16:00. 

Services offered during the extended hours...

Rhino horn seized in multi-agency operation

A coordinated effort between the Border Management Authority (BMA), the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), has led to the seizure of 17 rhino horn and lion and tiger bones.This as the BMA, SARS, and the DPCI, working with other stakeholders, have confirmed a breakthrough in the...