President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to exercise their constitutional right to protest peacefully and responsibly, while warning that acts of violence, intimidation and vigilantism have no place in the country's constitutional democracy.
In his weekly newsletter on Monday, ahead of planned demonstrations against
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on China to work with South Africa to expand e-commerce channels, digital trade platforms and market-entry programmes that can help South African businesses access new opportunities.
“We are particularly interested in expanding market
Government is making “substantial progress” in the deportation and repatriation of undocumented foreign nationals in South Africa, reflecting the five-point comprehensive approach for managing migration through lawful, coordinated, and constitutionally sound mechanisms.
Government has ramped up its work to clamp down
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on member states of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) to accelerate reforms and strengthen regional cooperation to help the bloc respond to a changing global trade environment.
Delivering closing remarks at the 9th SACU Summit
Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has called for women to play a central role in South Africa's National Dialogue process.
Addressing the Women's Sector National Dialogue
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has assured residents that the provincial government is working with law enforcement agencies to ensure that the upcoming protest on anti-illegal immigration matters is held safely and peacefully.
He noted that the province is expected to be one of the
The North West Provincial Government has introduced a groundbreaking HIV prevention intervention through its flagship Thuntsha Lerole Accelerated Service Delivery Programme, administering the province’s first Lenacapavir injection to strengthen HIV prevention and help reduce new infections.
The milestone was marked when North West Premier
A government delegation led by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has met with the Prime Minister of the Zulu Kingdom, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, and members of the Royal House to discuss planned protests against illegal immigration at the end of the month.
The engagement focused on the planned 30 June
The Electoral Commission (IEC) says South Africans responded to the call to register and update their voter details ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, with 2.9 million registration transactions recorded during the voter registration weekend.
The Commission’s Chief Electoral Officer, Sy
The North West Provincial Government will explore ringfencing funding to support green economy initiatives aimed at creating sustainable jobs, promoting innovation, and unlocking economic opportunities for young people in the North West Province.
North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi made
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a surface high-pressure system is expected to dominate the eastern parts of the country this week, while a cold front is forecast to make landfall along the southern coastline between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Later in the week, a surface trough is expected to
The relocation of vulnerable Malawian nationals -- including women, children and people with health challenges -- to the newly established Drive-Inn site is currently underway as government intensifies efforts to expedite the repatriation process.
This is part of measures to reinforce legal migration
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has presented South Africa’s value proposition to leading Chinese and international supply chain companies at the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE).
“We invite Chinese and international partners to
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has warned the public of individuals impersonating OHSC inspectors and soliciting money from unsuspecting healthcare practitioners.
This after the OHSC received reports of an individual
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has called on citizens participating in the planned demonstrations against illegal immigration at the end of the month to protest peacefully and within the bounds of the law.
“Our message is clear: Everyone has the constitutional right to
Parliament has entered a crucial week as the National Assembly (NA) and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) prepare to conclude key legislative and oversight work before members break for their constituency period.
The National Assembly is expected to wrap up its
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to call for African health sovereignty, warning that the recent Ebola outbreak is a stark reminder that the continent cannot afford to let down its guard or rely on others to safeguard its people and their livelihoods.
The President reflected on the devastating human and economic toll of the COVID-19
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State says the past voter registration weekend was conducted successfully across the province, with no major security incidents reported.
“The peaceful and orderly conduct of the registration
SALGA calls for tougher measures to curb political violence ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections
Pretoria – The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is calling for stronger measures to curb political violence and killings ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
This call follows a series of deadly incidents over the weekend in three provinces. In Cape
Last week, Premier Alan Winde returned to the Garden Route district to conduct oversight visits at sites where reconstruction operations are underway.
He stated that while significant recovery work still lies ahead, encouraging progress is being made. “Through the tireless efforts of our engineering teams, contractors, and municipal
New research reveals the state of South Africa's local languages in a globalised world
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When a Gen Z South African says, “Yoh, that vibe was actually fire hey, kodwa the people were too much,” they are doing far more than mixing slang and languages. According to new research by The TEFL Academy, they are
Eskom’s load reduction eradication campaign has now reached more than half of its intended targets, with more than 880 000 households returned to normal supply.
The power utility launched a phased programme to
Thousands of South Africans are expected to head to voting stations across the country from 8am today as the Electoral Commission (IEC) launches its nationwide voter registration weekend, with young people firmly in its sights.
More than 23 700 registration stations were expected
The Electoral Commission (IEC) in KwaZulu-Natal says it is fully prepared for the voter registration weekend scheduled for 20 and 21 June 2026, a key milestone in preparations for this year's Local Government Elections (LGE2026).
Addressing the media at the commission's provincial
The call for a skills revolution in South Africa will remain little more than a talking point unless learners are actively encouraged to enrol at TVET colleges and other post-school institutions.
This is according to Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, who addressed the launch of
The Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) continues to make significant strides in connecting young South Africans to earning opportunities, with 155 161 new opportunities secured during the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year.
Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on
With the deadline drawing near, National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have reminded the public to submit written comments on the 2026 draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill (2026 draft Rates Bill).
Among other things, the draft Rates Bill outlines
As South Africa prepares to elect local government leaders who will shape the future of municipalities and communities across the country, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA)
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the newly renovated South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Museum, describing it as a place of learning, heritage and national pride that will help South Africans better understand the role of the country's central bank.
Speaking at the launch of the museum in Tshwane on
Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong has urged Mams FM to continue placing young people at the centre of its programming and development initiatives.
This as he handed over upgraded, fully digitised
