Tuesday, September 29, 2026

President Ramaphosa to address the nation this evening

President Cyril Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this evening, Tuesday, 29 September 2026, address the nation on the steps government is taking to confront gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in the country.

The address will take place at 7pm.

“[The President will also] provide an update on

Friday, September 25, 2026

SA remains committed to strengthening ties with US

Minister Lamola.

New York, USA — South Africa remains committed to strengthening its relationship with the United States through mutually beneficial trade, investment and cooperation, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola said while affirming Pretoria’s domestic policies and its non-aligned foreign policy. 

Lamola was speaking on Wednesday during an on-

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Heritage belongs to every South African - Mavuso

While heritage is often associated with traditional attire, music, food, dance and ceremonies, it extends far beyond these visible expressions of culture, said Deputy Chairperson of the National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders, Nkosi Langa Mavuso.

“It lives in our languages and place names, in clan

President Ramaphosa to address the nation on GBV measures

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that government will, in a few days, address the nation on the steps it is taking to confront gender-based violence (GBV), and update South Africans on the investigation into the killings of women in and around Ekurhuleni.

President Ramaphosa made the announcement at the

President Ramaphosa calls on citizens to celebrate their diversity

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to celebrate the country’s extraordinary diversity while strengthening the values of unity, ubuntu and human dignity that bind the nation together.

“Today, across our country, as South Africans, we are

Autograph Collection Welcomes Leopard Sands Kruger Park, Celebrating the Wildlife, Heritage and Stories of the Lowveld

  • Leopard Sands Kruger Park joins Autograph Collection, becoming the brand’s first safari lodge in South Africa
  • Located on the banks of the Sabie River just outside Kruger National Park, the 18-suite lodge features private plunge pools, a river-facing viewing deck, and uninterrupted views into the park
  • Inspired by the traditions and stories of neighbouring Tsonga communities, Leopard Sands Kruger Park combines twice-daily game drives with Boma storytelling evenings, a Library Corner celebrating Kruger’s heritage, and silent outdoor cinema screenings beneath the stars
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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, South Africa, 23 September 2026 – /African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Leopard Sands Kruger Park joins Autograph Collection, marking the brand’s first safari lodge in South Africa. Inspired by the XiTsonga phrase garingani wa garingani (“let me tell you a story”), the lodge draws on the traditions, craftsmanship and cultural heritage of neighbouring Tsonga communities, offering a distinctive perspective on Kruger National Park and the surrounding region.

Perched on the banks of the Sabie River just outside Kruger National Park near Paul Kruger

Parties and independent candidates pledge to uphold electoral codes

With 42 days remaining before the Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026, political parties and independent candidates contesting the polls have reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the Electoral Code of Conduct and the supporting Code on Countering Disinformation.

Speaking at the National Electoral Code of Conduct Signing and

Premier Lazarus Mokgosi on meeting with Council for Geoscience to advance mineral & infrastructure development in North West

Pretoria– Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi today met with the Chairperson of the Council for Geoscience Mr Kelepile Molete, Chief Executive Officer, Mr Mosa Mabuza and senior management to explore areas of collaboration aimed at leveraging geoscientific information to advance economic growth, sustainable mining, infrastructure development, across the North West Province.

The meeting forms part of the Provincial Government's ongoing efforts to strengthen

The world must govern power through law, not force - Guterres

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

By Dikeledi Molobela

New York, USA — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a more representative and interconnected global order grounded in international law, warning that widening geopolitical divisions, inequality, the climate crisis and rapid advances in artificial intelligence are manifestations of a broader struggle over power.

Opening the general debate of the 81st session of the

North West appoints executive representative for Maquassi Hills

North West Finance MEC Kenetswe Mosenogi has introduced the newly appointed Provincial Executive Representative (PER), Pringle Raedani, to the political and administrative leadership of the Maquassi Hills Local Municipality.

The MEC introduced Raedani in collaboration with the Cooperative Governance, Human

NSFAS records over 51 000 applications in first four days

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received 51 474 applications within the first four days of the opening of the 2027 application cycle. 

The early application figures demonstrate the

Growing our heritage: the value of South Africa’s indigenous plants

By Dr Nomalungelo Gina


Dreams have fascinated humanity for centuries. Across cultures, people have understood them not only as experiences of the sleeping mind, but also as sources of reflection, spiritual meaning, and

Ntshavheni leads Love Your Street campaign in Ekurhuleni

Minister Ntshavheni planting trees.

Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has led a delegation of government officials, civil society organisations and community members in the "Love Your Street service delivery programme in Kwa-Thema, in the Ekurhuleni Municipality.

The municipality is the site of the recent discovery of the

Health reports a rise in Mpox cases

The Department of Health (DoH) has confirmed four additional laboratory-confirmed Mpox cases, taking the total number of infections from 18 to 22.

According to the department, one of the new cases is

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

South Africa calls for protection of women and children’s health financing

Minister Lamola.

By Dikeledi Molobela

New York, USA — South Africa has called for stronger protection of financing for women, children and adolescents’ health, warning that shrinking development assistance, rising debt burdens and limited fiscal space are threatening hard-won gains in global health.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister

Africa needs action, financing to turn Pact for the Future into opportunities for youth

Minister Lamola.

By Dikeledi Molobela

New York, USA — South Africa has called for concrete action and increased development financing to ensure that the Pact for the Future translates into meaningful opportunities for Africa’s young people and delivers measurable progress ahead of its 2028 review.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister

UNGA81 President Rahman calls for action to rebuild trust in UN

By Dikeledi Molobela

New York, USA — United Nations General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman has called for urgent action to rebuild trust in the multilateral system, saying the credibility of the world body depends on its ability to deliver results, undertake meaningful reform and respond to the challenges facing people around the world. 

Addressing the opening of the general debate of the

Gauteng Provincial Government urges public members to prioritise safety ahead of Heritage Day celebrations

The Gauteng Provincial Government is calling on all road users and members of the public to prioritise safety as higher traffic volumes are anticipated and public activity ahead of the Heritage Day holiday on Thursday, 24 September 2026.

The Provincial Government is expecting a surge in intra and interprovincial trips, which will

North West Treasury and partners strengthen support for Municipal Infrastructure Grant management

Haartebeespoort: North West municipalities and support institutions have been provided with an opportunity to engage on the management of available grant funding and the responsibilities required to ensure that these resources are used for their intended purposes.

The North West Provincial Treasury in collaboration with the National Treasury, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) and the National and Provincial Disaster Management Centres held a Municipal Unspent Infrastructure Grant Roll-Over engagement session to strengthen municipal implementation and management of

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

South Africans urged to honour the past, build the future

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong

South Africans are urged to use the lessons of history to strengthen democracy, defend freedom and build a more inclusive future.

This was the rallying call made by Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong during the North West launch of the Milestones of Freedom campaign.

Morolong noted that the yearlong programme provides an

South Africa will not be moved in defence of UN Charter - Lamola

By Dikeledi Molobela 

New York, USA - South Africa will continue to defend the principles of the United Nations Charter, international law and multilateralism, despite the challenges associated with taking a stand on global conflicts. 

International Relations and Cooperation Minister

SA pushes for permanent African representation on UN Security Council

Mxolisi Sizo Nkosi.

By Dikeledi Molobela

New York, USA — South Africa is pushing for greater African representation on the United Nations Security Council, with the country using ongoing intergovernmental negotiations on UN reform to advance the African Union’s position for permanent representation. 

This is according to South Africa’s Permanent

Monday, September 21, 2026

New Analysis Puts into Focus Proposed R21.8 Billion Omnia Deal for South African Industrial Ownership

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The all-cash offer would place the 73-year-old group under Indian ownership and remove its shares from the JSE and A2X if approved.

The useful question is not whether foreign ownership is inherently positive or negative, It is what jobs, investment commitments remain embedded in South Africa if the transaction is approved.”
— TheGMA.co.za

JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, September 21, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Solar SA Investments' proposed R21.8 billion acquisition of Omnia Holdings, examining its potential implications for South African industrial ownership, locally