WEDNESDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2025, 22:36
Ramokgopa announces 890MW solar boost as renewable rollout accelerates
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced the appointment of additional Preferred Bidders to deliver 890 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, marking a significant expansion of South Africa’s renewable energy programme and a R16 billion investment injection into the...
Cape Town ditches paper for digital learner’s licence tests to combat corruption, errors, and delays. The touchscreen system launched on Monday.
G20@20 Review Report
The G20@20 Review Final Report is published under the responsibility of South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency.
This review was undertaken following the G20 Leaders’ agreement in the 2024 Rio de Janeiro Declaration, to assess the first full cycle of G20 Presidencies since 2008, and to provide recommendations for the second cycle.
Executive Summary
1. In 2025, the...
SA’s economic recovery efforts bear fruit
Government’s efforts to unlock economic growth and remove long-standing obstacles are gaining momentum, with early green shoots emerging in the energy sector and South Africa securing its first credit rating upgrade in 20 years, coupled by a stronger rand.“Phase 2 of Operation Vulindlela is gaining traction. The results of this...
The video shows a man with a gunshot wound lying on the floor, pleading for medical assistance
Presidency confirms final Madlanga Commission report will be made public
Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has assured the public that the final report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will be made public.
This comes after revelations that the Commission’s interim report will be submitted to the President on Wednesday and will not be released publicly.
“The final...
Police say during officers’ high-speed chase the suspects’ vehicle lost control and crashed.
Marico River is a big drawcard. It was declared the cleanest river in the country by UNESCO in 2018
Action strategy to fast-track children’s rights and development
Government’s newly approved national strategy aimed at accelerating action for children is one tool aimed at improving the circumstances of the country’s most vulnerable.
In his address to the nation through the weekly newsletter on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that despite the gains made since the advent of...
Department welcomes High Court judgement on the publishing NSC results
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has welcomed a high court decision confirming the publication of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results in newspapers and across accredited media platforms, consistent with long-standing national practice.“The Department of Basic Education welcomes the...
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya briefs the media at the Union Buildings
President to address commemoration of Reconciliation Day
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the national commemoration of Reconciliation Day, taking place at the Ncome Museum within the uMzinyathi District, in KwaZulu-Natal. The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government will lead this year’s national event...
Two suspected blue light robbers shot and killed
Two suspected blue light robbers were shot and killed on Sunday following a shootout with the police in Parys, Free State.
It is reported that a team of various police units in Gauteng, including Tactical Response Team, Traffic Airwing, Detectives Tracking Team, Head Office Counter Intelligence and private security companies...
SARB announces non-trading days
The Reserve Bank has advised market participants that it will be closed for trading and settlement on several public holidays this festive season.The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will be closed for trading and settlement on the following official public holidays:• Tuesday, 16 December 2025 • Thursday, 25 December 2025• Friday, 26 December...
Operation Shanela II nets over 300 suspects
Police in the Northern Cape have nabbed 360 suspects in connection with various crimes.
The arrests were made during the intelligence-driven ‘Safer Festive Season’ campaign under Operation Shanela II.
“During the operations, SAPS members confiscated alcoholic beverages, ammunition, cash suspected to be the proceeds of crime, dangerous...
An off-duty Law Enforcement Advancement Programme (LEAP) officer was killed on Sunday when an allegedly drunk driver crashed into the scene of another accident where the officer had stopped at to offer his help.
The Presidency has confirmed that the Commission’s interim report will not be made public
Edward Chitaizvi was arrested in Waterval a week ago.
No extensions for Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Majodina
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has stressed the urgency of meeting the 2028/2029 completion deadline for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), warning that no further extensions will be granted.
While acknowledging progress made on the project, Majodina said delays could not be tolerated,...
Mophiring says the suspects forced their way into the farmhouse on Wednesday and demanded valuables
Majodina in Lesotho
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has expressed satisfaction with progress made on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), with 48% of construction completed on the Polihali Transfer Tunnel.
This, whilst also stressing the urgency of meeting the 2028/2029 completion deadline for Phase II of the project and warning that no further...