Pretoria: The National Treasury has published a consultation paper titled “Developing the South African Carbon Credit Market,” which outlines proposed reforms to modernize carbon credit infrastructure, clarify legal and financial regulations, and stimulate investment in South Africa’s low-carbon economy. According to South African Government News Agency, the recommendations aim to

Durban: EThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has welcomed the Transport Department’s latest move to advance the development of regional speed trains connecting Durban with other major cities, including Johannesburg, Polokwane, Musina, Pretoria, and Mbombela. According to South African Government News Agency, this follows the issuing of a Request for Information

Cape town: President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Karin Keller-Sutter of the Swiss Confederation held a working breakfast with Swiss business leaders – a meeting that symbolised shared economic ambition between the two nations. According to South African Government News Agency, the early morning journey from Kehrsatz Station to Uzwil unfolded

Cape town: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has taken firm action against a shark longline vessel found to have breached permit conditions, reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting South Africa’s shark populations and restoring integrity in fisheries. Following an inspection on 25 June 2025, Fishery Control

Free state: Eight people lost their lives during a collision between a minibus taxi and a truck on the N3 between Van Reenen and Montrose in Free State on Thursday morning. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has dispatched road crash investigators to determine the exact cause of the accident

Cape town: The Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, has signed the Barcelona Declaration on Tuberculosis (TB), signifying South Africa’s formal commitment to a renewed global parliamentary movement aimed at eradicating TB within a generation. The declaration was co-signed by the Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, during a

Kwazulu-natal: South Africa has condemned the ‘abhorrent’ attacks in Sudan that deliberately target civilians and critical civilian infrastructure, including hospitals. ‘We firmly assert that there must be no impunity for the serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The principle of protection of civilians and the

Midrand: Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has commended members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) for their work following a major drug bust in Midrand, Gauteng, which led to the seizure of cocaine valued at approximately R20 million. According to South African Government News Agency, on Tuesday, 28 October 2025,