May 02
South Africa: Eskom Reaches Significant Milestone in Curbing Load Shedding
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the end of load shedding is "within touching distance". Read more »
April 30
South Africa: Govt Creates Better Life During 30 Years of Democracy
Over the past 30 years government has empowered its citizens by implementing programmes aimed at improving their lives for the better. Read more »
April 16
South Africa: Electricity Minister to Visit Northern Cape
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is expected to undertake an outreach programme with business stakeholders in the Northern Cape. Read more »
South Africa: SA Ranks Top Three for Fiscal Transparency
National Treasury has welcomed South Africa's ranking by the International Monetary Fund's Fiscal Transparency Evaluation Report of being among the top three countries worldwide… Read more »
April 12
South Africa: Ramokgopa Visits Camden Power Station
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, continued his visits to power stations with a stop at the Camden Power Station in Mpumalanga, on… Read more »
April 05
South Africa: Government Accelerates Programme to Connect Citizens to Internet
Government intends to connect 1.5 million households in rural and township areas by the end of the year to the internet, enabled by Wi-Fi hotspots. Read more »
April 02
South Africa: Eskom Applies Electricity Tariff Increase
The price of electricity will increase this week, following Eskom's implementation of its new electricity tariff of between 12.72% and 12.74%. Read more »
South Africa: Consumers to Dig Deeper As Petrol, Diesel Prices Increase
Motorists are expected to feel the pinch even further this month when the prices of all grades of fuel increase. Read more »
March 28
South Africa: Presidency Releases Energy Action Plan Update
The Presidency has released the 18-month update on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan (EAP). Read more »
South Africa: Heightened Police Visibility This Easter Weekend
Law enforcement and border security measures are in place to ensure the safety of all this Easter holiday period, Cabinet said on Thursday. Read more »
March 26
South Africa: Pay Your Customs Tax!
Taxpayers have been reminded to settle their tax and customs payments as well as their tax and customs debt to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) by or on Thursday this week. Read more »
South Africa: Call for Inclusivity in Efforts to Grow Biodiversity Economy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that previously disadvantaged individuals and communities must be at the centre of efforts to fully harness the benefits of the… Read more »
March 25
South Africa: Progress Made At Troublesome Power Stations
Eskom Group Executive for Generation, Bheki Nxumalo, says although challenges continue, at least five power stations identified for attention and intervention are beginning to show… Read more »
South Africa: New Generation Capacity Remains in Focus
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says as government and Eskom continue to resolve challenges at the power utility, government is also seized with… Read more »
March 18
South Africa: Stage 2 Load Shedding Implemented 'Until Further Notice'
Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding with effect from 5am today. Read more »
March 17
South Africa: Dr Phil Mjwara Takes a Bow As Director-General of Science and Innovation
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has announced the retirement of Dr Phil Mjwara, the country's longest-serving Director-General, from his… Read more »
March 14
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes AfCFTA Protocol On Women and Youth in Trade
Cabinet says it welcomes the African Union Assembly's adoption of key protocols and decisions affecting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Read more »
South Africa: Hazelmere Dam Project Successfully Completed
The raising of the Hazelmere Dam project was successfully completed at a cost of R820 million, increasing the storage capacity of the dam, said Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan
Cabinet announced it has approved the Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IndWTMP) for implementation. Read more »
South Africa: Government, Business Partnership to Accelerate Economic Growth
Investing in businesses is an important way to increase productivity and create more jobs. Read more »
South Africa: SA to Commemorate World Consumer Rights Day
Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina will on Friday join the National Consumer Commission (NCC) in commemorating World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) at the… Read more »
South Africa: SA Engages US On Efforts to Exit Grey List
Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo, has reiterated to his counterparts in the United States of America (USA) that government is working hard to get South Africa out of… Read more »
South Africa: SAA, Takatso Deal Collapses - Don't Worry About Your Jobs, Gordhan Says
Following three years of negotiation, Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan has announced the termination of negotiations for the transaction to sell 51% of South African… Read more »
South Africa: Ports Regulator of South Africa and B-Bbee Commission Sign MOU
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at addressing transformation in the ports sector has been entered into between the Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA) and the… Read more »
March 13
South Africa: Service Delivery 'War Room' Working to Resolve Water and Electricity Disruptions
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is implementing rapid response interventions to resolve water and electricity disruptions in various municipalities across the… Read more »