In the townships, functions are incomplete without three-legged pots, tent and chairs, meat, veggies and of course scones. These scones are traditionally baked by a group of women in the week leading to the function as a gesture of good neighbourliness. It may be a wedding, funeral or even a tombstone unveiling, an expected practice looked up to that it raises eyebrows if it is not undertaken.
Over the past few weeks communities all over South Africa have been made safer because of the work of various law enforcement agencies, including the army and the police, during Operation Fiela.
If South Africa is not part of your long-term investment strategy your business runs the risk of being left behind. The country is open for business and offers a sound investment destination for savvy investors.
This week government will share investment opportunities with top business leaders from across the globe at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Africa meeting in Cape Town. It is convened under the theme: “Then and Now: Reimagining Africa’s Future.”
Government congratulates Bafana Bafana on a spirited and well-earned 2–1 victory over Angola in their opening Group B match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), played in Marrakech, Morocco.
The thrilling performance sets a positive tone for South Africa’s AFCON campaign and reflects the resilience, discipline and fighting spirit that define our national team.
Government welcomes the latest Poverty Trends in South Africa report released by Statistics South Africa, which shows a significant decline in poverty levels over the past seventeen years. The findings mark an important step forward in the country’s ongoing efforts to reduce poverty, improve living conditions, and advance inclusive development.
Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, will brief members of the media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting held on Friday, 05 December 2025.
The media briefing will take place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Time: 11h00
Venue: GCIS, Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre, 1035 Francis Baard, Hatfield, Pretoria
