Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide for a period of three years, effective from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029. The appointment coincides with the beginning of Women’s …

Pretoria: The Electoral Commission (IEC) has welcomed the positive response from South Africans who used the final voter registration weekend to register to vote or update their details ahead of the Local Government Elections. With only a few hours re…

Cape town: Preliminary rainfall data by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) show that parts of the south-western Western Cape recorded their lowest rainfall on record in July, with the Cape Town International Airport recording its lowest rainfall…

Pretoria: The Minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, has announced the appointment of two new members to the Industry Coordination Council (ICC), which plays a crucial role in government’s efforts to tackle Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Afric…

Cape town: Government has congratulated the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on the historic milestone of its 90th anniversary. ‘As one of South Africa’s esteemed public institutions, the SABC has informed, educated and entertained genera…

Pretoria: The Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services will undertake an oversight visit to Mangaung Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein, Free State, to assess the facility following its takeover by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS).

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Johannesburg: The Department of Health has welcomed progress towards a new tuberculosis (TB) vaccine, while confirming preparatory work to ensure timely access for South Africans as part of ongoing efforts to eliminate the epidemic as a public health …

Durban: The 9th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Industrialisation Week has been a demonstration of the power of regional cooperation through robust discussions, practical exchanges, and new partnerships. This is according to the Deputy D…