Illustrative image: Denel Dynamics Skua target drone on display at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2012, held at AFB Waterkloof, Pretoria, South Africa. — Darren Olivier/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Denel reported a 15.8% revenue increase, from R1.272 billion to approximately R1.473 billion, and improved cash generated from operations. Its 2025/26 annual report also cited a business-opportunity pipeline exceeding R30 billion.
AU Commission Chairperson congratulates Navi Pillay on Nobel Peace Prize The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has congratulated South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recognising her contributions to international justice, human rights and peace. In a statement, Youssouf described the award as a well-deserved recognition of Pillay’s lifelong dedication to justice, human dignity and peace, saying her contributions to international law and accountability had left an enduring legacy for Africa and the world. He highlighted her distinguished career, from her struggle against apartheid in South Africa to her service at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the International Criminal Court and the United Nations. “Her work advancing accountability for genocide, crimes against humanity and conflict-related sexual violence has helped strengthen the foundations of international justice,” he said. Youssouf also underscored the significance of Pillay’s achievement for African women and girls, describing her as a source of pride for the continent and an inspiration to future generations. He noted that her career exemplified the vital contribution of African women to global leadership, international institutions and the advancement of universal principles. At a time when international la
The excerpt describes Adam Ouattara, who herds cattle, and Makongo Traoré, who grows vegetables near Torla village. It says their livelihoods had been in tension during dry seasons.
Illustrative image: Landscape in the morning light, Kruger National Park , Mpumalanga , South Africa Planning for the national park began in the 1890s, when South African bishop Jacob Louis Grobler and other conservationists pushed for the protection of wildlife. In 1898, the area was recognized as a protected area under the administration of the South African government. In 1902/1903, the protected areas of the Kingdom of Swaziland and the region formed the first state-mandated protected area system, which eventua — Dietmar Rabich/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
SANParks welcomed the convictions of two former officials in a case involving the illegal killing of a white rhino and firearm possession. The case was heard at Skukuza Regional Court.
The Department of Correctional Services says 268 Grade 12 candidates at 18 correctional services schools nationwide will sit the National Senior Certificate examinations. The number of inmate candidates rose 56.7%, from 171 in 2025 to 268 in 2026.
Illustrative image: Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham speaking at a conference on the 10th Anniversary of the International Criminal Court: Achievements to date and prospects for the Future, 21 June 2012. — Foreign and Commonwealth Office/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
The excerpt says the US administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court after the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to former court judge Navi Pillay.
Eighteen properties in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, covering 10,225.9242 hectares, were declared the Grasslands National Park. Additional details were included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
The source reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated Navi Pillay on receiving the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting peace and international law.
Thulasizwe Buthelezi joined traditional leaders and community members in a campaign in the Swayimane area, KwaZulu-Natal, calling on men to help prevent gender-based violence and femicide.
The Department of Higher Education and Training set targets for more than 520,000 TVET college enrolments and funding for over 700,000 students. Additional details about the targets are included in the source excerpt.
Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube urged Grade 12 learners at an annual mass prayer in Pietermaritzburg to consider careers aligned with changing work needs. The excerpt says about 3,000 learners attended and names technology, renewable energy, infrastructure, healthcare and agriculture as opportunity areas.
South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile resumed work after recovering. His upcoming duties include chairing Cabinet Committees and attending the Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement.
