President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced four immediate measures to strengthen South Africa’s response to gender based violence and femicide (GBVF), with new deadlines for police, municipalities and government departments. The measures, announced in an address to the nation on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, follow a series of killings of women in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, and include reviews of unresolved cases, action on forensic backlogs, municipal safety audits and stronger measures targeting alcohol related violence.
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South Africa has recorded four additional laboratory confirmed Mpox cases, taking the national total from 18 to 22 as of 22 September 2026. Gauteng has recorded three cases, while 18 are in the Western Cape and one is in KwaZulu Natal.
South Africa has recorded 18 confirmed mpox cases and one probable case as of Thursday, 17 September 2026, prompting the Department of Health to urge residents to watch for symptoms and seek medical care. Fifteen cases have been reported in the Western Cape, three in Gauteng and one in KwaZulu Natal, with most infections concentrated in Cape Town. The department issued its warning on Friday, 18 September, after 13 of the 19 cases were recorded within five weeks, raising concern about recent local transmission.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared Wednesday, 4 November 2026, a public holiday across South Africa to coincide with election day. The Presidency announced the decision on Tuesday, 15 September, giving registered voters in Gauteng and the rest of the country the day to participate in the municipal polls. The declaration was made under Section 2A of the Public Holidays Act of 1994, while employers have been urged to make provision for employees to exercise their right to vote.
South Africans with grid-connected rooftop solar systems have until 30 September 2026 to take advantage of Eskom’s current waiver on…
South Africa has confirmed its readiness to host the 13th Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Trade Exhibition and Air Show, which will take place at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria from 16 to 20 September 2026. The announcement follows Cabinet’s approval for South Africa to host the biennial exhibition under the theme Africa’s Gateway to Defence and Aerospace Collaboration.
Women continue to be underrepresented in South Africa’s taxi industry despite its critical role in the country’s public transport system. Speaking at the South African National Taxi Council Women’s Month Summit, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said women account for only about 2% of the industry’s workforce and own just 2.8% of operational minibus taxis. She said government and industry reforms aim to increase women’s participation in ownership, leadership and business opportunities within the sector.
A potential class action is being investigated after nearly 500 women contacted a South African law firm over a recalled batch of Yaz Plus birth control pills that allegedly caused unintended pregnancies. The affected contraceptive batch was recalled in November 2024 following a packaging error, and legal investigations are continuing during 2026.
Airlink has defended the low altitude formation flyover that took place before the Springboks versus All Blacks Test at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, saying the display was conducted safely and complied with all aviation regulations. The flypast, which took place on Saturday ahead of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry fixture, sparked widespread discussion after videos circulated on social media showing two commercial aircraft appearing to pass just above the stadium roof.
South Africa’s Department of Health has warned that declining childhood vaccination rates are placing thousands of children at risk as measles and rubella outbreaks continue to spread across several provinces. The department issued the warning on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, after revealing that routine immunisation coverage has fallen sharply over recent years.