For thousands of holidaymakers, a day at South Africa’s beaches ended safely this festive season. But for more than 33 families, it ended in tragedy, as loved ones drowned along the country’s coastline.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has called for legal challenges to South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) Act to be resolved outside of the courts, warning that ongoing litigation will only delay universal access to healthcare

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The DA has formally written to Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, demanding that he report Iran to the United Nations Human Rights Council for blatant human rights abuses in the deadly suppression of civilian protests

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is calling for the declaration of South Africa’s escalating foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak a National State of Disaster, a move aimed at tightening livestock movement controls and accelerating the national response

Former national police commissioner Lieutenant-General Khomotso Phahlane testified before Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating corruption and alleged interference in the criminal justice system.

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South Africa’s universities are once again under severe pressure, with applications far outstripping the number of available spaces for the 2025 academic year.

The Limpopo Provincial Government acknowledges the serious challenges posed by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding affecting the Vhembe, Mopani, parts of Sekhukhune, Waterberg and Capricorn Districts.

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa