Pretoria: The South African Government joins the international community in commemorating the 48th United Nations (UN) International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. According to South African Government News Agency, South Africa reaffirms its commitment to achieving a just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine. This year,

Jagersfontein: Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlhlolo are set to release the findings of an independent investigation into the collapse of the Jagersfontein mine dam in the Free State on Friday, 28 November 2025. The incident, which occurred on 11 September 2022, resulted in a devastating

Johannesburg: A total of 10 sluice gates are now in operation at the Vaal Dam, after three additional sluice gates opened on Thursday, to manage rising water levels. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) intensified flood management operations at the Vaal Dam by opening three additional sluice gates in

Pretoria: The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) position paper on a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) in South Africa has concluded that there is no compelling immediate need for its implementation. A retail CBDC is defined as a purely digital banknote, denominated in the national unit of account, which

Durban: Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised the importance of the ongoing 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children and the critical role that communities play in eliminating the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). ‘Let us continue to advance gender equity. Through this annual

Pretoria: The National Treasury has introduced a new Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond as part of the government’s domestic borrowing program. This marks the first issuance of an infrastructure bond by the government, aiming to leverage investor interest in infrastructure as an asset class to secure funding at competitive market

Ekurhuleni: The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has handed over 300 operating licences to compliant public transport operators during a ceremony held at the Ekurhuleni Council Chambers. This handover is part of the province’s effort to address the operating license backlog and stabilize the public transport sector. According to

Washington: President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his concerns over US President Donald Trump’s intention to exclude South Africa from the G20 Leaders’ Summit scheduled to take place in the United States next year, describing the remarks as ‘regrettable’ and based on misinformation. According to South African Government News Agency, the