SOUTH AFRICA’S INFLATION SOFTENS FURTHER IN JANUARY 2026
The Government of the Republic of South Africa (RSA) notes the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures released by Statistics South Africa, which show that headline inflation eased from 3,6 in December 2025 to 3,5 in January 2026. The easing in inflation reflects a combination of stable food prices and lower fuel costs. This contributes […]
SOUTH AFRICA’S ELECTION TO THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL OF THE AU
On 11 February 2026, during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, South Africa was elected by Member States to serve a two-year term on the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, starting from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028. These pivotal elections took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. South Africa […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TO OFFICIALLY OPEN NELSON MANDELA RULES TRAINING ACADEMY
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, officially open the Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy at the Drakenstein Correctional Facility. Drakenstein Correctional Facility, formerly known as Victor Verster Prison, holds profound historical significance as the place from which Nelson Mandela walked to freedom on 10 February 1990. That historic walk marked a decisive […]
SOUTH AFRICA RESUMES LOCAL FMD VACCINE PRODUCTION
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen today visited the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (OVR), where the President and CEO of the ARC, Dr Magingxa, handed over the first batch of locally produced Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines in over 20 years. This milestone signals a shift from reactionary disease chasing to a […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA WELCOMES THE MADLANGA COMMISSION INTERIM REPORT
On the 13th of July 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the establishment of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. This followed serious allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about the existence and operation of a sophisticated criminal syndicate that has allegedly infiltrated the criminal justice […]
DEPUTY MINISTER NOMUSA DUBE-NCUBE ADDRESSES THE 2025/26 GRADUATES OF THE DHET-CHINA TVET INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
“I would like to begin by congratulating the students, each and every one of you, for representing not only yourselves or your institutions, but the Republic of South Africa at large. By choosing to answer the call to study in China and successfully completing your programmes, you accepted a challenge that required discipline, adaptability, and […]
ATM’S URGENT CALL TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC NEGLIGENCE FOLLOWING MONTAGUE GARDENS ACID SPILL
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) expresses profound concern regarding the hazardous materials incident that transpired in Montague Gardens on January 12, 2026, involving a nitric acid spill at a local industrial facility. This alarming event underscores the urgent need for comprehensive safety measures and raises critical questions about the ongoing negligence in hazardous materials management […]
BMA INTERCEPTS CIGARETTE SMUGGLING ATTEMPT USING DRONE TECHNOLOGY AT BEITBRIDGE
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato has commended the successful interception of a cigarette smuggling operation today at the Beitbridge Port of Entry through the use of advanced drone surveillance technology. As part of the BMA’s intensified law enforcement operations under the 2025/2026 Festive Season Security Plan, the aerial drone […]
UNISA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF 2025 SECOND SEMESTER EXAM RESULTS
The University of South Africa (Unisa) is pleased to announce that all the final results for the 2025 second semester examinations, except for students with pending disciplinary cases, have been released. The examinations covered 2 506 modules across all colleges. The results are now available on myUnisa. This achievement underscores Unisa’s commitment to operational excellence […]
UNDP SA LAUNCHES DIME TO MODERNISE SA’S INDEPENDENT ECONOMY
Unlocking Township Growth through Digital Innovation, Inclusion, and Industrialisation The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, in partnership with the City of Johannesburg and Wakanda NPC, today announced the launch of the Digital Innovation for Modernising the Independent Economy (DIME), a pioneering initiative transforming township economy through digital tools, improved food safety standards, […]