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South African Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation  “The Government of the Republic of South Africa extends its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the people and Government of the Commonwealth of Australia following the tragic terrorist attacks in Sydney.  “Our thoughts are with all those affected, especially the families and friends of the victims. …

Collection of Media Accreditation: 2025 National Day of Reconciliation Commemoration At The Ncome Museum  As South Africa marked Reconciliation Month this December, the national Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), and the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government will host the 2025 National Reconciliation Day commemoration on Tuesday, 16 December at the Ncome Museum, Nquthu Local Municipality, within the …

AfriForum and the Solidarity Movement are facing mounting pressure on social media to publish the names of journalists they claim are being paid by the State Security Agency (SSA) and the department of international relations and co-operation (Dirco) to discredit the two lobby groups. The calls followed a video posted online by AfriForum CEO Kallie …

Malcolm Libera  ·14 Dec 2025 South African homeowners are being warned that burglaries increase by nearly 50% during the festive season, and criminals tend to target electronics, tools, alcohol, jewellery, gate motors, security beams, and valuable artworks.  This is according to insurance and security experts, who stress that the December holidays is the most active …

Malcolm Libera  ·14 Dec 2025 South Africa’s beaches are expected to be packed this festive season, and security experts and rescue services are warning holidaymakers to be extra cautious. As December gets into full swing, crowds are already gathering at major coastal destinations, and both crime and dangerous ocean conditions are becoming more common. Beaches …

The Department of Transport has reduced the driving licence production backlog to approximately 120,000 cards after South Africa’s only printer for licence cards broke down earlier in the year. The backlog peaked at over 730,000 cards after the driving licence card printer broke down and was non-operational from February to May 2025. Spokesperson Collen Msibi …

There was a big banner on the east side of this iconic venue mounted by Orlando Pirates supporters which read “Thank You TLB”. This was a tribute by Bucs fans to departing star 20-year-old defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi who is joining Chicago Fire in the US’ Major Soccer League in January. They made the same gesture …

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced the R2,315 SASSA Pension December 2025 payment schedule for older citizens. This update is a relief for many senior beneficiaries who rely on this monthly pension to manage living costs. The December payout brings clarity for all old age grant recipients awaiting funds ahead of the festive season. With South …

A wet outfield has delayed the toss in the first women’s ODI between hosts South Africa and Ireland at Buffalo Park in East London on Saturday.   It’s the first ODI for South Africa since their dramatic run to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final against hosts and eventual winners India in Mumbai last …

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 14 December 2025. Sunday will be marked by severe thunderstorms, with scattered showers and potentially dangerous weather conditions affecting large parts of South Africa’s northern interior. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has released its latest weather forecast …

The Day Two morning session of the Nkosi Cup 2025 set the tone for another compelling day of international indoor hockey, delivering record-breaking performances, classic rivalries and dominant displays. Australia’s women made history in their tournament debut, New Zealand edged a thrilling Oceania showdown, Namibia reinforced their status as defending champions, and South Africa’s men …

Asylum seekers who have already been granted refugee status in another country will, in future, not be eligible to apply for similar protection in South Africa. This is one of the proposals contained in a newly revised draft White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, published on Friday by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber. …

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The South African Police Service is drowning in dockets it is struggling to solve. For every ten dockets the police close every year, an average of 6 are closed without resolution, the Minister of Police revealed in a reply to Parliament in October.  About 2.04-million new dockets were opened in the 2024 financial… Eastern Cape …

South African drivers are accustomed to navigating poor road conditions, inadequate traffic management, and generally lower safety standards on the country’s roads. However, while conditions are bad, South Africa isn’t the worst country to drive in, ranking only fourth in the listing. This is according to the World’s Best Drivers Index 2025 report, which was …

Malcolm Libera  ·13 Dec 2025 Canada has issued a warning to its citizens travelling to South Africa, adding to growing concern among foreign governments about violent crime and personal safety in the country. In an advisory published on 4 December, the Canadian government urged travellers to exercise a high degree of caution, warning of serious …

Many South Africans travelling over December 2025 and early January 2026 will be paying more for trips along major routes than they did over the same holiday period a year ago. That is despite the price of the most widely-used fuel — unleaded 95 petrol — being slightly lower this time around. South Africa’s petrol …

Malcolm Libera  ·13 Dec 2025 The Department of Transport and other stakeholders have issued a serious warning about South Africa’s most dangerous routes as millions prepare to take to the roads for the festive season. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy launched the 365-day Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign at the beginning of December, and stressed that …

Luke Fraser  ·13 Dec 2025 While noisy neighbours can be incredibly frustrating, there are laws in South Africa that can help keep one’s home peaceful.  “Late-night music, barking dogs, and even regular domestic rows are disturbances that can negatively impact your health and well-being,” said legal expert Cor Van Deventer, Director at VDM Incorporated. One’s …

Staff Writer  ·12 Dec 2025 Cyril Ramaphosa, as president of the ANC, has thrown his party’s weight behind the Government of National Unity (GNU), but warned his GNU colleagues to stick to its transformation agenda. This includes broad-based black economic empowerment (BEE) and the highly controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme, both of which are …

This annual recognition pays tribute to the players who have made an outstanding impact within their teams, over the past season. Celebrating excellence across South African rugby The 2025 Awards once again featured three distinct categories: Men’s Fifteens, Men’s Sevens, and Women’s Rugby. Each recipient has demonstrated exceptional skill, determination and consistency throughout the year, …

For a soundbite of the Chairperson of the committee, Mr Joe McGluwa, please click here: https://iono.fm/e/1628006 Parliament, Thursday, 11 December 2025 – The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has welcomed the assurance that no entity or government department can hide behind the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) when it comes to accountability …

Malcolm Libera  ·12 Dec 2025 The rand dipped against the dollar on Thursday following the release of local data, which included reports on formal sector employment, mining, manufacturing, and a business confidence index. The rand was trading at 16.9375 against the dollar, which is about 0.2% lower than the previous session’s close. Statistics South Africa …

Communications minister Solly Malatsi has issued a policy direction instructing the ICT sector regulator, Icasa, to address legal problems with its equity ownership rules. In addition to confronting long-standing concerns about requiring all Internet service providers to be minimum 30% black-owned, it would also introduce Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes (EEIPs). EEIPs have been a controversial …