September 05
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: Gauteng Legislature Honours Former Ministers Dlamini Zuma and Pandor
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has paid tribute to former ministers, Dr Naledi Pandor and Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, in a special sitting of the legislature. Read more »
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 »
South Africa: Springboks vs All Blacks - Park and Ride for Free Around CT On Saturday
The City of Cape Town is rolling out an expanded free park and ride service on Saturday, 7 September 2024, as the Mother City hosts four-time Rugby World Cup champions, the… Read more »
September 03
South Africa: IEC Publishes Political Funding Disclosure Report
The Electoral Commission (IEC) has published the first quarter Political Funding Disclosure Report for the financial year 2024/25. Read more »
South Africa: Justice Minister to Appear in Parliament Over VBS Allegations
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, is expected to appear before Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development this… Read more »
South Africa: DP to Visit Limpopo to Assess State of Giyani Water Projects
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday visit Limpopo to assess progress achieved in various intervention projects undertaken to improve water services in the Greater Giyani… Read more »
South Africa: Chikunga Pays Tribute to Thabiso Sikwane and Jessica Mbangeni
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has lauded the late broadcaster Thabiso Sikwane and Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni's… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Nets 13,949 Suspects
Operation Shanela continues to make its mark in the fight against crime with the police having arrested 13 949 suspects in the past week. Read more »
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: Home Affairs Announces Mechanism to Boost Tourism
In a critical step to reform the visa system and position the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) as an economic enabler by supercharging job creation in the tourism sector, the… Read more »
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 »
South Africa: Motsoaledi to Open Pharmacists International Federation Congress
South Africa is hosting the first-ever International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Congress in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »
September 01
South Africa: Ministers Discuss SA, Chinese Relations Ahead of State Visit
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has met with his Chinese counterpart, Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi, to exchange views on bilateral,… 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: Call for Stronger Social Partnerships
KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called for better social partnership involvement in developing medium to… Read more »
Africa: Africa Stands At the Centre of SA's Foreign Policy - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has asserted that Africa stands firmly at the centre of South Africa's foreign policy. 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 »
South Africa: Riverlands Report Shows Failure in Meeting Dam Safety Standards
A preliminary report into the Riverlands dam failure has revealed that all dams located in Riverlands farm in the Swartland Local Municipality did not meet the dam safety standards… Read more »
August 29
South Africa: Visa Applicants to Receive Outcomes of Visa Waiver Applications Digitally
In an important first step towards the digital transformation of the Department of Home Affairs, Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber has instituted a new rule to deliver the… Read more »
South Africa: Nzimande Calls for Urgent Need to Transform South Africa's Science Landscape
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, has called on the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) to convene a summit to discuss… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Groundbreaking Study Transforms TB Treatment Policy Globally
A groundbreaking initiative, BEAT-Tuberculosis, has become the world's first programme in the battle against drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) for all population groups,… Read more »
August 28
South Africa: Eastern Cape Government to Embark On Veldfire Damage Tour
The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) will next month embark on an across-province tour to engage with farmer associations affected by the… Read more »
South Africa: Deepening Government, Business Partnership Critical for SA
President Cyril Ramaphosa says although the partnership between business and government has yielded results in sectors such as energy and logistics, much more can be done… Read more »