South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing its immigration laws and upholding national sovereignty, while indicating that allegations involving the private data of United States officials will be addressed through diplomatic channels.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the
The enhanced security measures implemented by the Border Management Authority (BMA) across the country’s ports of entry are ensuring that law transgressors are stopped in their tracks.
This operation is part of a strengthened multi-
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has paid tribute to late ANC stalwart and intellectual Magashe Titus Mafolo, describing him as a principled leader whose life’s work helped shape South Africa’s democratic governance, intellectual thought and African identity.
The Deputy President was delivering the
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has called for heightened vigilance as above-normal rainfall and thunderstorms are expected during the festive season.
According to current weather forecasts, above-
By Nomonde Mnukwa
As the year draws to a close and we stand on the threshold of a new year in 2026, the prevailing sentiment regarding our economy is one of confident optimism. Despite the formidable challenges our economy has navigated, we are now definitively turning the corner, accelerating towards a more stable and prosperous economic future.
It’s our spirit of never giving up and ingenuity that has made it possible for us to
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised day visitors planning to visit the Kruger National Park (KNP) during the festive season that gate quotas will be in place to prevent overcrowding on the roads and facilities.
“Once daily quotas are reached, only pre-
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for unity, dialogue and regional cooperation as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) concluded its virtual Extraordinary Summit on the political and security situation in Madagascar.
Delivering closing remarks at the summit on
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has approved the deployment of a Panel of Elders and a Mediation Reference Group to Madagascar to support efforts aimed at restoring political stability, constitutional order and democratic governance.
This was announced in a communiqué issued following the virtual Extraordinary
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) expects partly cloudy and warm-to-cool conditions across much of the country during the Christmas and the New Year period.
Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are anticipated mainly over the central and eastern parts of South Africa.
“Thunderstorm activity is expected to occur
As South Africans travel to various holiday destinations during the festive season, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, has reiterated her call for the public to use water sparingly.
“Ensure that you close all your taps when you
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has successfully obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal, allowing it to freeze R2.7 million, including accrued interest, from the sale of land that Tintswalo Patience Chauke received as part of her divorce settlement.
Chauke was previously married to Alfred Muzwakhe Sigudla, a recipient of
President Cyril Ramaphosa will in his capacity as the interim Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) address the opening and participate in a virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government on Wednesday afternoon.
This afternoon's virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit is taking place under the theme: “Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC,” and will be preceded by meetings of Senior Officials and Council of Ministers respectively.
The Summit will consider the fact-finding mission report on the political situation in the Republic of Madagascar and the interim Incoming Chairperson of SADC. President Ramaphosa will be accompanied by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola. -SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned against misinformation and false narratives that seek to portray South Africa as a deeply divided society, warning that such narratives are designed to sow fear, hatred and division.
Speaking at the National Day of Reconciliation commemoration at the Ncome Museum in Nquthu on Tuesday, President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to reaffirm their commitment to reconciliation, unity and nation-building, saying the country’s democratic foundation was built on choosing healing over vengeance.
Delivering the keynote address at the national
As we bask in the holiday spirit and festive cheer, our collective reflection at the sunset of 2025 should also acknowledge how far democratic South Africa has come.
While spending time with family and loved ones is a hallmark of the December break, it is also a time at which the country commemorates Reconciliation Month which, includes Reconciliation Day.
Today, the nation marks National Reconciliation Day to promote social cohesion,
Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina has assured that there will be full accountability for the R53 billion allocated for the implementation of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP).
“We will account at the right time. When the project is completed, the books will be
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced the appointment of additional Preferred Bidders to deliver 890 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, marking a significant expansion of South Africa’s renewable energy programme and a R16 billion investment injection into the economy.
With the latest announcement, total capacity procured under Bid Window 7 of the
Government’s efforts to unlock economic growth and remove long-standing obstacles are gaining momentum, with early green shoots emerging in the energy sector and South Africa securing its first credit rating upgrade in 20 years, coupled by a stronger rand.
“Phase 2 of Operation Vulindlela is gaining
JOHANNESBURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mastercard has grown its acceptance network across Africa by 45 per cent in 2025 – a major milestone that brings millions more consumers and small businesses into the continent’s fast-expanding digital economy. This accelerated progress underscores the strong advancement of digital payments, technology, and innovation in Africa—a transformation that traditionally would have taken several years to accomplish.
The surge comes in a year defined by new market entries, significant investment,
Africa's 1st integrated Creative Summit - 9 February 2026
The continent’s creative industries will unite for the first time under one roof as Africa Cinegear World launches its Integrated Creative Summit in 2026
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, December 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The continent’s creative industries will unite for the first time under one roof as Africa Cinegear World Expo launches its inaugural
Teneo Online School
Award-winning online school earns 4.49-star rating and 273 HelloPeter reviews as learners achieve remarkable academic improvements
CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA, December 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a country where elite private school fees now exceed an average of R420,000 per year and 73% of learners attend no-fee schools, Teneo Online School is breaking down barriers to quality education and transforming the lives of thousands of South African learners through accessible, high-quality online schooling.
With an impressive 4.49-star rating and 273 reviews on HelloPeter, Teneo has established
CASABLANCA / DURBAN / TUNIS / ABUJA, SOUTH AFRICA, December 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- • Assured impact: Deloitte-assured core KPIs – 87% student employability rate, 86% value-for-money, 1.5 million lives transformed, and 54% female students – alongside continued progress on 12 of the 17 UN SDGs.
• Network-wide AI transformation: A five-
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has reaffirmed that South Africa’s economic transformation is “a constitutional and moral imperative” - warning that slow progress, non-compliance and fronting continue to undermine efforts to redress apartheid’s economic legacy.
Addressing a National Council of Provinces (NCOP)
