Pretoria: The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has introduced draft regulations aimed at banning the production, distribution, sale, import, and export of plastic microbeads and products containing them. These regulations represent South Africa’s initiative to protect its marine ecosystems and soils from the detrimental impact

Rabat: The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has expressed its strong objection and concern regarding the recent visit of former South African President Jacob Zuma, an eminent leader and head of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. This is after he visited the Kingdom of Morocco and met with Nasser

Johannesburg: The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning that a cut-off-low weather system is anticipated to bring cloudy and cold conditions to the central and eastern regions of the country from Wednesday to Thursday. According to South African Government News Agency, these conditions are expected to be

Pretoria: The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has pledged its continued commitment to fostering a safe, transparent, and supportive learning environment across all public schools in the province. According to South African Government News Agency, the department outlined key interventions and progress in addressing school safety concerns, focusing on the

Johannesburg: Over 17,000 suspects have been arrested in Operation Shanela nationwide, said the South African Police Service (SAPS). According to South African Government News Agency, a total of 17,054 suspects were apprehended, including 266 individuals for rape and the seizure of 155 firearms during this week’s nationwide Operation Shanela. The

Johannesburg: Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane has announced that over 600,000 successful applications were recorded during the 2026 Online Admissions application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8. According to South African Government News Agency, this milestone was reached on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, just under two weeks since

Cape town: Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, established to investigate allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has selected Member of Parliament (MP) Molapi Soviet Lekganyane as its chairperson. The committee convened for the first time to initiate the investigation into claims concerning an alleged criminal syndicate infiltrating law enforcement and

Johannesburg: Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has placed provincial Department of Community Safety Head of Department (HOD) Nontsikelelo Sisulu and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mduduzi Malope, on immediate suspension. According to South African Government News Agency, the suspension of the HOD and CFO follow the conclusion of a forensic investigation,