Investment pledges could create 230 000 jobs, says President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says investment commitments secured through the South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) are projected to create around 230 000 direct permanent jobs over time, as government intensifies efforts to tackle the country’s structural unemployment crisis.
Operation Prosper making progress against organised crime, says President
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Operation Prosper is beginning to yield positive results in the fight against organised crime and violent criminal activity, although he cautioned that it is still too early to make definitive conclusions about the operation’s long-term impact.
Government probes SA athletes’ concerns about living conditions in Ghana
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has initiated an investigation into concerns raised by South African athletes participating in the 24th African Athletics Senior Championship in Ghana about conditions at the on-site accommodation, and has taken steps to address the situation.
As the country marks 50 years since the 1976 youth uprising, South African youth have adopted a renewed national pledge under the banner of “RESET@50 – The Future Calls,” committing themselves to action, unity and transformation.The Youth Pledge, unveiled during the media launch of the Golden Jubilee commemoration of the 1976 youth...
Home Affairs corruption crackdown leads to two more arrests
The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed two additional arrests in separate corruption and fraud operations, bringing the total number of arrests linked to Home Affairs-related cases in May 2026 to six.
The arrests stem from coordinated efforts between the department’s Counter Corruption and Security Services branch...
2026 declared “Year of action” for South African youth
South Africa has entered a decisive “year of action” for its youth, as government calls on young people, institutions, and society at large to unite under a bold national programme aimed at reshaping the country’s future.
Delivering a keynote address at the Media launch of the Golden Jubilee commemoration of the 1976 youth...