Twenty-one species in the national park are invasive, five of which are among the 100 worst invaders globally
Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya has said the current government is under no illusions about the challenges that lie ahead
More centralised funds will allow corrupt politicians to syphon off money on an even grander scale than the country has seen, according to analysts
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The US embassy in Pretoria distributed the missive on Monday, days after it was published by the White House
The 42-year-old did not directly apologise to Floyd Shivambu, as her father had demanded she do earlier on Tuesday
Such programmes still qualify for a limited waiver, which will expire towards the end of April, but only for approved activities
Financial mismanagement, weak oversight and irregular expenditure continue to undermine the stability of the utility
Magasela Mzobe says party leadership remains firmly behind Floyd Shivambu, who is acting on the orders of Jacob Zuma and senior leaders
His departure follows verbal attacks from Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema
The applicants argue that the forestry, fisheries and environment minister’s interim fishing closures are ‘biologically meaningless’
This year is looking good for events, with the G20 Summit being held in Johannesburg, and this will help to boost the economy
The graceful manta rays gliding along the coastline are little known and humans have caused a significant a decline in their numbers
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The department of international relations and cooperation said the order failed to recognise South Africa’s ‘profound and painful history of colonialism and apartheid’
There are thought to be at least 50 000 informal miners working underground in South Africa
The industry has the potential to grow if there is more investment in exploration projects
The theatre of the absurd is playing out in politics, exemplified by the US president, Donald Trump
The country faces a deepened risk of being kicked out of the African Growth and Opportunity Act trade pact
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Healthcare workers are facing retrenchment and the survival of environmental projects hangs in the balance
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The president warned about nationalism and protectionism and said South Africa would not change its values or policies
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The president said the focus was on investment in infrastructure for transport systems, reforming state-owned entities, fixing water and sanitation, the green economy and energy
Without mentioning US President Donald Trump by name, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday sent a message to Washington in his State of the Nation address that South Africa will not abandon policies which its new administration this week branded “anti-Americanism”. Ramaphosa said the world was contending with climate change and violent conflict while “witnessing the […]
In his 2025 State of the Nation address the president promised improved healthcare access and infrastructure
STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA 6 FEBRUARY 2025 CAPE TOWN CITY HALL Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza,Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane,Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile,Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and Judges President,Former President Thabo Mbeki,Former President Kgalema Motlanthe,Former Deputy President David Mabuza,Former Speaker of […]
In the address, President Cyril Ramaphosa sets out government’s key policy objectives and deliverables for the year ahead, flag challenges and outline interventions to unlock our nation’s potential
The French arms company says the death of two key defence witnesses has hurt its case
The US secretary of state communicated his decision on X and opened up a new front of contestation with South Africa
The presidency said it remained in the dark as to the real cause for Donald Trump’s decision to cut aid and suggested proper communication can prevent a rift
President Cyril Ramaphosa hopes to hold discussions with the US’s Donald Trump to move beyond ‘current disturbances’ in South Africa’s relationship with Washington
Several victims are preparing for the possibility of a private prosecution and civil action if the state fails to proceed to tria
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M23 rebels declared a ceasefire in the DRC and the truce seems to be holding
Century Property had filed a nearly R200 million damages claim, accusing the environmentalists of delaying its projects
Quality assurer Umalusi said it found no discrepancies during its evaluation of the 2024 NSC examinations