TUESDAY, 04 NOVEMBER 2025, 17:53
GNU Clearing House Mechanism adopts terms of reference
Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Government of National Unity (GNU) Clearing House Mechanism, convened a virtual meeting on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, where the terms of reference (TOR) were adopted.
This mechanism was established by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2024 to resolve policy...
A 29-year-old man appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for the murder of a 3-year-old relative.
SA–Swiss relations set to grow stronger following historic State Visit
By Dikeledi Molobela
Bern, Switzerland – President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his State Visit to Switzerland – the first official visit by a South African Head of State since the dawn of democracy – as a milestone in the enduring relationship between the two countries.
Speaking during a press conference in...
Switzerland returns sacred cultural artefacts to SA’s Nkuna royal family
By Dikeledi Molobela
Bern, Switzerland – In a deeply symbolic gesture of cultural respect and friendship, Switzerland has voluntarily returned three sacred cultural artefacts belonging to South Africa’s Nkuna royal family.
The handover, conducted during President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State Visit to...
SA, Switzerland deepen ties with five cooperation agreements
By Dikeledi Molobela
Bern, Switzerland – South Africa and Switzerland on Wednesday signed five cooperation agreements aimed at deepening bilateral relations across key sectors including trade, education, culture, sustainable development, and peace mediation.
This comes as President Cyril Ramaphosa is on a two-day State...
Switzerland hails SA’s visit as a new chapter in relations
By Dikeledi Molobela
Bern, Switzerland – President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State Visit to Switzerland has been described as a historic moment reaffirming the enduring partnership and shared values between the two nations.
Speaking during an official ceremony at the Swiss House of Parliament in Bern, President Karin Keller-Sutter...
President Ramaphosa hails Switzerland’s friendship and commitment to peace
By Dikeledi Molobela
Bern, Switzerland – President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded Switzerland for its enduring friendship with South Africa and its steadfast commitment to peace, democracy and prosperity, saying the two nations share a deep belief in dialogue, justice and global cooperation.
“Yours is a country...
G20 Town Hall Outreach Programme set for Thursday in Rustenburg
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in partnership with the University of South Africa (UNISA) and the Rustenburg Municipality, will host a Town Hall Outreach Programme for the Group of 20 (G20) on Thursday, 30 October 2025.
The event will take place at the Civic Centre in Rustenburg.
The...
President Ramaphosa strengthens bilateral ties in Switzerland
By Dikeledi Molobela
Bern, Switzerland – In the serene Swiss municipality of Kehrsatz, the crisp autumn air has set the stage for a warm and dignified welcome as President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived at Lohn Manor for his State Visit to Switzerland on Wednesday.
The historic estate, just outside Bern, is the meeting place...
Gauteng NPOs reminded to submit funding applications before deadline
The Gauteng Department of Social Development has reminded all non-profit organisations (NPOs) to submit their funding applications for the 2026/27 financial year before the closing date on Thursday, 30 October 2025.
The deadline extension announced by Gauteng MEC for Social Development Faith Mazibuko was moved from...
Farmers urged to monitor weather updates ahead of summer planting season
As South Africa transitions from winter to spring, the Department of Agriculture has advised farmers to closely monitor weather and climate updates to make informed decisions and delay planting until sufficient soil moisture is available.
According to the department’s climate advisory for the 2025/26 summer...
Lenacapavir: A game-changer in South Africa’s HIV prevention strategy
By William Baloyi
When President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending all foreign aid to South Africa, in January this year, we immediately set about finding solutions. Among the most pressing was to ensure that our life saving HIV and AIDS programme continued to function.
The United States....
Major progress recorded in ongoing fight against GBVF
The South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) units continue to make significant inroads in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), between 13 and 19 October 2025, the specialised units collectively...
Gondwe leads SA delegation at Going Global Conference in London
Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, is leading a higher education delegation to the Going Global Conference, currently underway in London, in the United Kingdom (UK).
The conference, hosted by the British Council from 28–30 October 2025, brings together international education leaders to...
Minister welcomes arrest of illegal drone fisher in Strandfontein
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, Dr Dion George, has praised the rapid and coordinated efforts of the department’s Fishery Control Officers, in collaboration with the City of Cape Town Marine Unit, which resulted in the successful arrest of a fisherman using drone technology.
On Friday, 24 October...
As the world accelerates into the digital age, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, has called for stronger protections for artists’ intellectual property and moral rights amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation. Speaking at the fourth G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting in Zimbali, KwaZulu-Natal, on Monday, […]
A high-level panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Rights was held on October 19, 2025, bringing together legal experts, civil society advocates, and policymakers to examine the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI across Africa. Organised with participation from Avocats sans frontières France, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Baobab […]
Cassava Technologies, a leading pan-African technology group, has announced a strategic investment from STANLIB Infrastructure Investments to accelerate the expansion of Africa Data Centres (ADC) in South Africa. The partnership is set to boost the development of AI-ready data centres at ADC’s Johannesburg and Cape Town campuses, strengthening the country’s capacity to meet surging demand […]
On the eve of AI Expo Africa 2025, Google.org announced a $2.85 million (~R49 million) investment to boost AI skills development, education, and cybersecurity initiatives across South Africa in 2026. The funding builds on the R37 million that Google had already committed earlier in the year, signaling a deepening of its local strategy to expand […]
The Broadcasters Convention – Southern Africa 2025 officially opened on October 28, 2025, at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe, bringing together broadcasters, policymakers, and technology experts from across the region to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies are reshaping Africa’s media landscape. Convened by Broadcast Media Africa (BMA) in...
Mahlobo calls on contractor to accelerate Delmas waste water project
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has called on the contractor responsible for upgrading the Delmas Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in the Victor Khanye Local Municipality, in Mpumalanga, to accelerate the work and ensure timely completion of the project.
Mahlobo, accompanied by Victor Khanye...