Johannesburg: South Africa has recorded a preliminary trade balance surplus of R15.6 billion in October 2025, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) said. This surplus was attributable to exports of R192.2 billion and imports of R176.6 billion, inclusive of trade with Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, and Namibia (BELN). According to South

Mont-aux-sources: The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), in partnership with the Afromontane Research Unit (ARU) at the University of the Free State, has established the highest weather station in Southern Africa in the Mont-aux-Sources area of the Maluti-Drakensberg. This automatic weather station, situated at 3,100 meters above sea level,

Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the deadline for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of attempts to halt the investigation or prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases. According to South African Government News Agency, the Presidency announced that President Ramaphosa has set 31 July 2026 as

Durban: Over 300 delegates attending the 58th Plenary Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) in Durban have expressed confidence in the forum’s potential to advance stronger regional responses to climate change. This year’s programme focuses on ‘The Impact of Climate Change on Women and Youth, and the Role

Ga-masemola: As the globe commemorates World AIDS Day, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said the introduction of lenacapavir, a long-acting preventative treatment, is set to change the landscape of HIV prevention in South Africa. This is after government recently announced the groundbreaking development in HIV prevention that promises to revolutionise how

Umhlanga: Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has urged Southern African parliaments to take bold, people-centred action to confront what she described as an escalating climate crisis threatening development, human security, and the right to adequate housing across the region. Simelane was addressing the Symposium of the 58th SADC Parliamentary Forum

Pretoria: Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Mimmy Gondwe, has outlined her vision for a more effective higher education system in South Africa, focusing on employability and entrepreneurship as key outcomes of education. Speaking to SAnews, Gondwe emphasized the importance of aligning education with the demands of the

Kroonstad: Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has urged South Africans to take personal responsibility for reducing crashes and fatalities on the country’s roads as the 2025/26 festive season begins. The Minister officially launched the 365-day Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign in Kroonstad, Free State, emphasizing the need for responsible behavior from