September 22
South Africa: Roads Reopened to Traffic After Snowfall
Government has announced that all roads affected by the recent snowstorm, including the N3 Toll Route, have now been reopened to traffic. Read more »
September 20
South Africa: RTMC Welcomes Jail Term of Truck Driver in Fatal N3 Crash
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has welcomed the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court decision to impose a direct jail term on a reckless truck driver who caused a… Read more »
South Africa: Government Welcomes Repo Rate Cut
Government has welcomed the announcement by the South African Reserve Bank to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 8%. Read more »
September 18
South Africa: Meet SA's New Petroleum Company
A policy statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa has today resulted in the formation of a new state-owned petroleum company, the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC). Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Minister Morolong Calls On Media to Adapt to Digital Era to Survive
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has emphasised the media's necessity for long-term self-sustainability strategies as many traditional publications struggle… Read more »
South Africa: Digital Platforms Crucial to Keeping Citizens Connected
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has emphasised the significance of digital platforms like Meta in connecting citizens and empowering them through educational… Read more »
South Africa: Corrupt Traffic Officers Arrested in Mpumalanga
Law enforcement agencies have arrested a further 13 traffic officers in different towns in Mpumalanga in a clean-up anti-corruption operation aimed at restoring discipline and… Read more »
September 17
South Africa: Fourteen in Hot Water Over Irregular Issuing of Driver's Licenses
Fourteen traffic officials, including traffic officers and a driving school operator, have been arrested on charges of fraud and corruption relating to the irregular issuing of… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Needs to Embrace Automation, Digital Transformation
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says automation and digital transformation is necessary to turn Home Affairs into a department that supercharges economic growth, delivers… Read more »
South Africa: SA Launches R300 Million Facility for Recycling Plastic
A new PET (polyethylene terephthalate) processing facility, which can accommodate more plastic waste and is the first-of-its-kind technology for Africa, will come on stream in… Read more »
South Africa: Concern Raised Over 'Risk of the Threat of Use of Nuclear Weapons'
Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has raised concern about the "rising threat" to global peace and the risk of the threat of nuclear weapons use amidst… Read more »
September 16
South Africa: Infrastructure Maintenance Placed Under the Spotlight
Thorough infrastructure maintenance to ensure sustainable water supply to residents of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality came under the spotlight at a meeting between Water… Read more »
September 11
South Africa: UIF Announces Extended Operating Hours
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has announced that selected service points will be open on Saturdays to render services to clients and employers during the month of… Read more »
September 10
South Africa: North West Provincial Govt Advertises Over 160 Jobs
The North West Provincial Government has advertised the first batch of over 160 vacant positions across provincial departments. Read more »
September 04
South Africa: SA Explores Using New Technologies to Generate Electricity
South Africa is working towards using new technologies that will ensure the country produces electricity with cleaner sources of energy and will thus ensure that electricity is… Read more »
September 05
Africa: China Looks to Elevate Relations With African Countries
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the proposal by Chinese President Xi Jinping to elevate China's bilateral relations with African countries which have diplomatic ties with… Read more »
South Africa: China Opens Market Wider for African Countries
China will voluntarily and unilaterally open its markets wider for African countries, says President Xi Jinping. Read more »
September 04
South Africa: Forensic Report On Postbank Referred to the Hawks
A KPMG forensic report on the Postbank has been referred to the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks, in a bid to ensure that those… Read more »
South Africa: Government Welcomes Positive GDP Growth
Government has welcomed the country's positive economic growth, as reflected in the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures. Read more »
September 03
South Africa: Motsoaledi Calls On Pharmacists to Play a Role in Vaccine Manufacturing
Department of Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has called on pharmacists to play an active role in vaccine manufacturing as the world grapples with a growing trend of… Read more »
September 02
South Africa: Transport Department Announces Preferred Bidder to Print New Driving Licence Card
The Department of Transport has announced the appointment of IDEMIA Identity and Security - South Africa as the preferred bidder to produce new smart driving licence cards. Read more »
August 30
South Africa: Zikalala Calls for the Participation of Women in the Built Industry
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has called for more work to be done to ensure the participation of women in the built industry including the use of… Read more »
South Africa: Government Working 'Urgently' to Resolve Logistics Challenges
Government remains confident that the implementation of the Freight Logistics Roadmap will enable investment in South Africa's ports and rail systems, said President Cyril… Read more »
August 27
South Africa: Concern Over Unaffordability of Housing
Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi has expressed concern at the high number of people who cannot access housing. Read more »
August 26
South Africa: SA-China State Visit to Focus On Strengthening Economic Relations
With China being South Africa's largest trading partner, the upcoming State Visit to the People's Republic of China by President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to fortify the economic… Read more »