South Africans living abroad are about to receive a long-awaited upgrade in convenience. The Department of Home Affairs prepares to roll out doorstep passport delivery starting 1 November 2025. The move forms part of the department’s broader push towards digital modernization.
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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has been appointed Acting President of South Africa while President Cyril Ramaphosa conducts a series of diplomatic visits across Southeast Asia. The appointment, effective from 21 to 27 October 2025, allows Godongwana to oversee the country’s affairs as Ramaphosa advances economic and political cooperation with Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia—three nations central to South Africa’s global trade strategy.
As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit next month, questions are mounting over whether the country’s airports and…
When summer hits Gauteng, water becomes the new load shedding. Rand Water has already warned of shrinking storage capacity, while maintenance on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) will further squeeze supply. The water crisis is no longer just a municipal commodity for SMEs—it’s a critical risk that can decide whether the doors stay open.
South Africa’s electricity challenges are not just about loadshedding. Affordability and access remain pressing concerns, particularly for low-income households. Eskom…
Public health experts are warning about a devastating but entirely preventable crisis: alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), the most severe outcome of prenatal alcohol exposure, continues to scar children’s lives permanently — even though it is avoidable.
Jayden-Lee Meek’s Tragic Death in Fleurhof: A Mother’s Arrest and Growing Community Concerns The Discovery and Initial Investigation The tragic…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a State Funeral Category 2 for former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza. Mabuza passed away…
A tragic incident in Gauteng has left the community grieving. This happened after a Grade 10 learner from Orange Farm…
South Africa is in mourning following the passing of David Mabuza, the former Deputy President of the country. He passed…