Heatwave warning for south-western region

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the western and south-western parts of South Africa can expect very hot to extremely hot temperatures this week, resulting in heatwave conditions. 

This follows a brief period of cooler weather. Heatwave conditions are characterised by prolonged periods (at least three consecutive days or more)...

DPWI issues W Cape High Court Judge with notice to vacate State-owned property

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has confirmed that his department has issued a notice instructing a Western Cape High Court Judge to vacate a State-owned property in Cape Town by April 15.

This is after receiving communication from the Department of Justice and Constitutional...

Weather outlook: 8 March 2026

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says most of the rain is expected to clear over the central and western parts of the country, with plenty of sunshine forecast. 

However, a different picture unfolds in the northeastern parts, where widespread showers and thundershowers are still likely over northeastern Limpopo, the Weather Service said on...

Experts assure public that sanitary pads remain safe to use

Experts from leading South African research and clinical institutions have moved to assure the public that it remains safe to use sanitary pads.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi on Sunday led a joint media briefing to respond to public concerns on the safety of sanitary pads. This after a study conducted by the...

Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination drive reaches Gauteng communal farmers

Government interventions to curb Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) have reached communal farmers in Magagula Heights in the East Rand, Gauteng.

On Saturday, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, spearheaded continuing efforts to roll out the...

IP and Technology Commercialisation colloquium in Kimberley

Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo Buthelezi will on Monday officially open the 24th National School of Government Public Sector Trainers’ Forum (PSTF) Conference at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Gauteng.

Hosted by the National School of Government (NSG), the two-day conference brings together learning...

Police seize drugs worth R2.8m at OR Tambo International

Police at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) have seized drugs with an estimated street value of R2.8 million.

“During routine day-to-day operations, police made the first discovery of crystal meth worth R2.2 million at a cargo warehouse on Wednesday. The meth was destined for the Philippines from South Africa,” the...

South Africa heads to UN women’s summit to advance justice and equality

The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is leading South Africa’s delegation to the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, which runs from 9 – 20 March 2026.

The global gathering arrives...

South Africans urged to play active role in ending violence against women and children

As South Africa joins the global community in observing International Women’s Day today, government has called on citizens to take an active role in dismantling the attitudes and behaviours that enable violence against women and children.

The call comes as the country marks the day under the...

President Ramaphosa honours Rev. Jesse Jackson

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid a deeply emotional tribute to civil rights leader, Reverend Dr. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, describing him as a man whose voice carried hope across continents, and whose unwavering solidarity helped sustain South Africa’s struggle against apartheid.

The President was speaking at Rev. Jackson’s homegoing...