Johannesburg: The National Treasury has successfully raised R11.795 billion under South Africa’s first Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond. According to South African Government News Agency, the auction attracted strong market interest, with bids exceeding R26 billion and achieving a 2.2-times subscription rate. The proceeds from the Infrastructure and Development Finance

Gaborone: The Ministers responsible for water from the four Orange-Senqu River Basin states have reiterated their shared commitment to safeguarding the river basin as a strategic resource underpinning regional water security, climate resilience, economic development, and ecological sustainability. The Ministers from the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the

Johannesburg: Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on Monday welcomed the launch of Qantas Airways’ new direct flight between Johannesburg and Perth, highlighting its potential to boost tourism and trade. The initiative is expected to enhance people-to-people relations between South Africa and Australia. According to South African Government News Agency, the

Johannesburg: The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Dr Jennifer Anne Glennie. Glennie passed away in a car accident on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, at the age of 75. She was born in Johannesburg and graduated from the

Brakpan: National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has announced that the police have identified three persons of interest in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Marius Van Der Merwe. “We are closing in on these suspects as our investigations reach a very advanced and sensitive stage,” General Masemola stated.

Pretoria: Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, has conducted individual meetings with the leadership of entities under his department. This initiative aims to bolster the impact and visibility of the department’s efforts. According to South African Government News Agency, these discussions were a follow-up to a special meeting

Pretoria: The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has held a high-level strategic meeting with civil society and key stakeholders in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro in the Eastern Cape. The gathering that took place over the weekend was in response to the department’s appointment of

Pretoria: As South Africa commemorates Reconciliation Month in December, the government has urged citizens to deepen their commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness, and nation-building. Government further encouraged citizens to ensure that the values of reconciliation remain central to South Africa’s shared future. According to South African Government News Agency, this