Agriculture Minister Proposes Biosecurity Compact to Safeguard SA’s Food Systems

Pretoria: Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has proposed the development of a National Biosecurity Compact-a shared commitment between government, industry, academia, and civil society to strengthen South Africa’s preparedness and resilience against biological threats. Speaking at the National Biosecurity Summit 2025, held at the University of Pretoria’s Hatfield Campus on Tuesday, Steenhuisen outlined the objectives of […]

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President Offers Condolences for Former Eastern Cape High Court Judge President

Pretoria: The passing of former Judge President of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Justice Clement Temba Sangoni, is a ‘profound loss’ to South Africa’s legal heritage. According to South African Government News Agency, President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to Sangoni’s family following the justice’s passing on Tuesday. The President remarked […]

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Mop-Up Operations Underway in KwaZulu-Natal After Heavy Snowfall

KwaZulu-Natal: Mop-up operations are underway in KwaZulu-Natal following severe snowfall, which caused disruptions to major routes and damaged infrastructure. According to South African Government News Agency, the KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, provided an update on the snowfall response measures. Following the closure of the N2 highway around Kokstad and Port Shepstone […]

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SA Creative Sector Generates Revenue and Job Opportunities

Pretoria: Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has highlighted the significance of the South African creative industry, noting its substantial contributions to revenue generation and employment creation. Morolong emphasized the industry’s role in the economy, citing its contributions to knowledge attainment, nation-building, and cultural preservation. According to South African Government News Agency, Morolong spoke […]

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Mashatile’s Office Rebuts Allegations of Misuse of State Funds for Overseas Trips

Pretoria: The Office of the Deputy President has released a statement denying allegations of misusing State funds related to Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s international travel. According to South African Government News Agency, this statement follows extensive media coverage from various news outlets and public speculation on the matter. The Office categorically stated that neither the […]

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