November 02, 2023
South Africa: SARS Welcomes MTBPS Revenue Revision
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed the tabling of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), despite the statement's downward revision of revenue… Read more »
South Africa: Measures in Place to Ensure Safe and Secure Agoa
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJOINTS) has put measures in place to ensure the 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum takes place in a… Read more »
November 01, 2023
South Africa: Reforms Can Enhance GDP #MTBPS2023
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) prioritises reforms aimed at enhancing the growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Read more »
South Africa: Govt Forges Ahead With Restructuring the State #MTBPS2023
Work is underway to reconfigure the structure and size of the State as part of government's efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public spending. Read more »
South Africa: Call for a Realistic 2023 MTBPS
North-West University Business School Professor Raymond Parsons has called for a realistic and sound Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), given the additional fiscal and… Read more »
October 30, 2023
South Africa: Warning Against Circulating Harmful Information
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has warned the public against sharing a message that is circulating and promising free data. Read more »
October 24, 2023
South Africa: Electoral Commission Officially Launches 2024 Polls
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has formally launched the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE 2024) programme as a means of declaring its readiness to host… Read more »
South Africa: Efforts in Full Swing to Clean Up Eskom
Efforts to root out, unravel and disrupt corruption at Eskom are gaining momentum. Read more »
South Africa: Consumers Can Now File Complaints With National Consumer Commission Online
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced that consumers can now file their complaints online using the e-Service portal. Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Launches Accommodation to House NSFAS Students
A total of 3 200 eligible beneficiaries of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are set to benefit from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)'s development… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Launches Cross-Border Energy Supply Programme
Eskom has launched the cross-border standard offer programme (CBSOP) for short-term energy purchases from cross-border utilities and cross-border Independent Power Producers which… Read more »
South Africa: SA Urges BRICS Collaboration for Tourism
South African Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille, says the BRICS partnership is enough reason for Tourism Ministers and countries to come together and work in collaboration to… Read more »
South Africa: Premier Calls for Faster Assessment of Rain-Damaged Schools in KZN
Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the provincial Education Department must speed up its assessment of schools that were damaged by the recent heavy rains, which battered most… Read more »
South Africa: Pandor to Participate in Palestine, Women, Peace and Security Debate
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has undertaken a working visit to New York to participate in two high-level debates at the United Nations… Read more »
October 19, 2023
South Africa: Pandor Undertakes Working Visit to Zambia
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, will undertake a working visit to Zambia on Friday to hold political and diplomatic consultations with her… Read more »
South Africa: Reflecting On 30 Years of Media Freedom
Media Monitoring Africa Head of Programmes Thandi Smith has recognised government's role in supporting and promoting media freedom while reflecting of the 30 years of media freedom… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Green Commercialisation Strategy Approved By Cabinet
Cabinet announced on Thursday that it has given the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy (GHCS) the green light for implementation. Read more »
South Africa: Ekurhuleni Working to Address Waste Services Disruptions
The City of Ekurhuleni is working to address the challenges experienced with waste removal services in Tsakani, KwaThema, Duduza and Langaville. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Investments in Energy, Transport
Cabinet has welcomed investments in the energy and transport sector, as they are expected to create jobs and assist small business owners in the transport sector. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes White House Response to Lady R Matter
Cabinet has welcomed the acknowledgement of the US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, of the seriousness with which President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the Lady R… Read more »
October 15, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Condemns Violation of the Geneva Conventions
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has condemned in the strongest possible terms Israel's violation of the Geneva Conventions and the abandonment of… Read more »
October 11, 2023
South Africa: Govt Consulting on National Water Strategies
Water and Sanitation Director-General, Dr Sean Phillips, will on Thursday join Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) executive leaders and Standard Bank, in a workshop to engage on… Read more »
October 10, 2023
South Africa: Low Rate of Mental Health Treatment Cause for Concern - Health Minister Phaahla
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has raised concern that only 30% of people who battle with mental health issues receive treatment in South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Board Chairperson Steps Down
Eskom board chairperson, Mpho Makwana, is expected to step down from his role at the power utility's next AGM scheduled for the end of October. Read more »
October 09, 2023
South Africa: Police Dealing Decisively With Crime Ahead of Festive Season - Masemola
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has reassured that police will continue to deal decisively with criminals ahead of… Read more »