South Africa is making significant strides in strengthening its global science and technology relationships. Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, will lead a high-level delegation to China next week to attend the Second Ministerial Belt and Road Science and Technology Conference in Chengdu. The conference, taking place from 11-12 June 2025, brings… Continue reading South Africa Strengthens Global Science and Innovation Ties at Belt and Road Conference in China
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President Ramaphosa Mourns Death of Zambia’s Former Leader Edgar Lungu
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, who passed away in a Pretoria hospital on Thursday, 5 June 2025. Mr Lungu, who was 68 years old, had been receiving medical treatment in South Africa for several weeks. In a statement issued by the Presidency, President… Continue reading President Ramaphosa Mourns Death of Zambia’s Former Leader Edgar Lungu
U.S. Travel Ban Draws Concern from African Union
The African Union Commission (AUC) has raised concerns over a new U.S. travel ban that restricts entry from 19 countries, including several in Africa. The move, announced by former President Donald Trump in a video statement, has sparked reactions from international bodies and civil society voices alike. Twelve countries now face a full ban, including… Continue reading U.S. Travel Ban Draws Concern from African Union
SANParks Pledges Action on Plastic Pollution for World Environment Day
“Plastic harms people and nature — rural communities and parks feel the biggest impact”, says SANParks South African National Parks (SANParks) marked World Environment Day (WED) 2025 with a strong message about the dangers of plastic pollution and the need to include local communities in environmental efforts. In a media statement, SANParks said this year’s… Continue reading SANParks Pledges Action on Plastic Pollution for World Environment Day
Snow, Storms and Freezing Temperature in South Africa this Weekend
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for a spell of extreme winter weather starting this weekend, saying snow could fall in all provinces except Limpopo, along with damaging winds, thunderstorms, and bitter cold. “This will be a particularly intense system,” SAWS said in a media statement released Thursday, June 5. “The… Continue reading Snow, Storms and Freezing Temperature in South Africa this Weekend
SADC Joins Global Push to Tackle Rising Disaster Risks at UN Forum in Geneva
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is taking part in the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025), being held from 2–6 June 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. This international event brings together leaders from across the world to discuss how to reduce the impact of disasters, especially as extreme weather events grow more frequent… Continue reading SADC Joins Global Push to Tackle Rising Disaster Risks at UN Forum in Geneva
Half of Zimbabwean Men Unmarried, National Survey Shows
Nearly half of Zimbabwean men between the ages of 15 and 49 have never been married, according to new figures released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat). The data comes from the 2023–24 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS), officially launched on Monday, June 3. According to the findings, 45% of men in the… Continue reading Half of Zimbabwean Men Unmarried, National Survey Shows
Police Chief Urges Support for Anti-Gang Unit After Attack in Westbury, Johannesburg
The National police commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has condemned the attack on Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) officers in Westbury, Johannesburg and called on the community to support police efforts against crime. This comes after AGU officers were attacked by residents while conducting an operation in the area on Tuesday… Continue reading Police Chief Urges Support for Anti-Gang Unit After Attack in Westbury, Johannesburg
SADC Prison Bosses Resolve to Boost Intelligence Capabilities, Detect Threats and Improve Regional Security
Top prison officials from across Southern Africa have resolved to boost intelligence capabilities in prisons to help detect threats and support the region’s peace and security efforts. They gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from May 28 to 30, 2025, for the Annual Regional Conference of Heads of Corrections, Prisons, and Penitentiary Services. The conference… Continue reading SADC Prison Bosses Resolve to Boost Intelligence Capabilities, Detect Threats and Improve Regional Security
SARS Opens 2025 Tax Season on July 7, Urges Taxpayers to File Early and Use Digital Channels
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has officially announced that the 2025 Tax Filing Season will run from 7 July to 20 October 2025 for non-provisional taxpayers. This announcement was made in a media statement released by SARS on Monday, June 2. The revenue collector confirmed that a large number of taxpayers will be automatically… Continue reading SARS Opens 2025 Tax Season on July 7, Urges Taxpayers to File Early and Use Digital Channels