Cape town: The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has pledged its support to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) as the corruption busting unit investigates allegations of serious maladministration and improper or unlawful conduct in the affairs of the department. According to South African Government News Agency, this development

Pretoria: As festive season celebrations get underway, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has called on young people to avoid alcohol and substance abuse. The department warns that while this period is often one of “celebration, rest and social connection,” it also gives rise to troubling

Cape town: Ten of the 11 members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit accused of murder, four counts of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, four counts of kidnapping, and one count of torture, have been denied bail in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court. The charges are related to

Mossel bay: Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Willie Aucamp, is expected to join local conservation groups and residents for beach clean-ups in the Mossel Bay area. The beach clean-up is set to be held on Saturday, 27 December 2025, with the Minister set to join operations at Suiderkruis Beach

Brits: Refurbishment of the Brits Water Treatment Works in the North West is projected to be completed by March 2026, a commitment made by Magalies Water, the contractor in charge of mechanical and electrical works, in collaboration with the Madibeng Local Municipality. The aim of this project is to supply

Pretoria: ‘G20’ has been announced as the 2025 South African Word of the Year, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) said on Tuesday. On 23 December 2025, PanSALB, in partnership with media research company Focal Points, declared “G20” the winner after considering various words and expressions. The term outpaced

Pretoria: Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana for their win over Angola in the national football team’s opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. The tournament is being held in Morocco this month with the final expected to be held on 18 January. According to South African Government

Johannesburg: Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has issued an appeal for an immediate end to hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), urging conflicting parties to honour their pledges for peace. The Minister was delivering remarks at the Ad Hoc Summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the