Long distance taxi drivers in Johannesburg sign road safety pledge
The campaign is led by the South African National Taxi Council.
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Cape Town says no decision on removal of Christian symbols from festive lights
This follows concerns raised by the African Christian Democratic Party.
NSRI in Eastern Cape continue search for 13-year-old
A police helicopter has also joined the search for the teenager.
Motorists heading to KZN warned not to speed
The N3 Toll Concession says many motorists making their way to KZN are speeding.
SA Weather Service warns of continued rain over Christmas
La Niña may increase the likelihood of above-normal summer rainfall, warns the weather service.
LIVE: Murder convict and businessman Rameez Patel sentencing
The Polokwane High Court continues with sentencing proceedings against murder convict Rameez Patel.
DWYPD warns of increased financial abuse during festive season
DWYPD warns of increased financial abuse during festive season
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has urged women and people with disabilities to remain vigilant against financial abuse during the festive season.
The department raised concern over the increased risk of financial exploitation targeting women and persons with disabilities during this...
Palmiet water system gradually recovering: City of Tshwane
Water is steadily re-entering the network, but some communities continue to experience low pressure.
Warm-to-cool conditions for Christmas, New Year period
Warm-to-cool conditions for Christmas, New Year period
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) expects partly cloudy and warm-to-cool conditions across much of the country during the Christmas and the New Year period.
Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are anticipated mainly over the central and eastern parts of South Africa.
“Thunderstorm activity is expected to...
Eastern Cape initiation death toll rises to 17
The death toll of initiates in the Eastern Cape has risen to 17 during this summer initiation season
President Ramaphosa receives interim report of Madlanga Commission
President Ramaphosa receives interim report of Madlanga Commission
President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System.
The interim report was presented to the President on Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
The Madlanga Commission was established by...
SADC Summit approves deployment of Panel of Elders
SADC Summit approves deployment of Panel of Elders
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has approved the deployment of a Panel of Elders and a Mediation Reference Group to Madagascar to support efforts aimed at restoring political stability, constitutional order and democratic governance.This was announced in a communiqué issued following the virtual Extraordinary...
JMPD urges drivers to take alternate routes amid N12 congestion
JMPD says the congestion is caused by flooding following extreme rainfall in the area.
President Ramaphosa urges unity and inclusive dialogue
President Ramaphosa urges unity and inclusive dialogue
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for unity, dialogue and regional cooperation as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) concluded its virtual Extraordinary Summit on the political and security situation in Madagascar.Delivering closing remarks at the summit on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa said the engagements by...
SADC Extraordinary Summit considers Madagascar report
SADC Extraordinary Summit considers Madagascar report
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will consider a report on the political and security situation in Madagascar.Speaking at a virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government convened on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa thanked regional leaders for responding to his...
Kruger National Park implements gate quotas to avoid overcrowding
Kruger National Park implements gate quotas to avoid overcrowding
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised day visitors planning to visit the Kruger National Park (KNP) during the festive season that gate quotas will be in place to prevent overcrowding on the roads and facilities.
“Once daily quotas are reached, only pre-booked visitors will be allowed entry....
Deputy Minister Burns-Ncamashe visits EC following initiation deaths
Eastern Cape police opened 45 cases, arrest 31 for illegal circumcision and initiation law breaches.
Nkabinde Inquiry receives revised list of potential witnesses
The Inquiry is looking into suspended South Gauteng DPP Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office.
South Africa’s economy is turning the corner
South Africa’s economy is turning the corner
By Nomonde MnukwaAs the year draws to a close and we stand on the threshold of a new year in 2026, the prevailing sentiment regarding our economy is one of confident optimism. Despite the formidable challenges our economy has navigated, we are now definitively turning the corner, accelerating towards a more stable and prosperous economic...
LIVE: South African Weather Service media briefing
The South African Weather Service briefs media on the December and seasonal weather outlook.
NTCSA provides update on Mozal electricity supply agreement negotiations
NTCSA provides update on Mozal electricity supply agreement negotiations
The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed that it is committed to concluding a new electricity supply agreement with the Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique.
In an update on the Mozal smelter, the NTCSA said it is committed to a new agreement as well as to protect South African...