July 04

• Egypt: Statement On the Current Developments in Egypt

  The Government of South Africa has observed with concern the suspension of the Constitution and the removal from office of a democratically elected President in Egypt, one year... Read more »

June 27

• South Africa: Mandela's Condition 'Improving' - Medical Team [press release]

  President Jacob Zuma visited former President Nelson Mandela in hospital in Pretoria today, 27 June, and was informed by the medical team that Madiba's condition has improved... Read more »

February 04

• South Africa: DTI On Trade Mission to Equatorial Guinea

  Exploring business opportunities and increasing trade and investment will form part of Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe's mission to Equatorial Guinea. Read more »

• South Africa: Labour Dept Seeks to Improve Service Delivery

  The Department of Labour has officially kicked off the first phase of its organisational review strategy, Project Shanduka, which is aimed at unlocking service delivery. Read more »

• South Africa: Sisulu Calls On S Africans to Make Their Voices Heard

  Public Service and Administration Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has called on all South Africans to participate in the drafting of South Africa's third and final African Peer Review... Read more »

• South Africa: New Vehicle Sales Soar in January

  New vehicle sales registered substantial gains in the first month of the year, growing by 14.1% compared to the 48 202 vehicles sold in January last year, said the National... Read more »

• South Africa: Bafana Focus to Shift to Brazil

  With the 2014 Soccer World Cup around the corner, South Africa's soccer administrators have been told to prepare a strong Bafana Bafana team to represent the nation in Brazil. Read more »

• South Africa: Minister Announces New Minimum Wage for Farmworkers

  The new minimum wage for farmworkers for the next three years has been pegged at R105 per day, the Minister of Labour Mildred Oliphant announced in Pretoria on Monday. Read more »

• South Africa: New Hospital CEOs Hit the Ground Running

  Happy staff is the key to ensuring good patient care. This was the message given to 102 newly appointed hospital CEOs attending the country's inaugural orientation programme... Read more »

February 03

• South Africa: SA Ratifies Nagoya Protocol

  South Africa has ratified the Nagoya Protocol which provides for measures to regulate the utilisation of the indigenous fauna and flora of a country as well as their associated... Read more »

• South Africa: Metrorail Refutes Claims of Incompetent Train Driver

  Metrorail has refuted claims suggesting that one of the train drivers involved in the Thursday's train collision near Kalafong had previously been involved in a similar accident. Read more »

• South Africa: Govt, Business to Address Country's Challenges Jointly

  Government and business have agreed to work together to address some of the challenges facing the country. Read more »

• South Africa/Mali: Minister Lauds Bafana's Fighting Spirit

  The Minister of Sport and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, has lauded Bafana Bafana for displaying a well-spirited and bitter fight during the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Read more »

• South Africa/Mali: Mali Kick Bafana Out of 2013 Afcon

  Mali progressed to the semi-finals of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after walloping Bafana Bafana 3-1 in a penalty shoot-out at Moses Mabhida stadium on Saturday night. Read more »

February 01

• South Africa: Presidency Explains Advertising Spending

  Government says there is no basis for accusation of advertising bias towards the New Age newspaper. Read more »

• South Africa: Durban Gears Up for Bafana's Quarter Final

  Durban is abuzz with anticipation ahead of Bafana Bafana's 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) quarter final match against Mali at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Read more »

• South Africa: SAA, Union Sign Terms of Reference

  National carrier South African Airways (SAA) and the National Transport Movement (NTM) have signed an agreement on the terms of reference for the verification process that will... Read more »

• South Africa: Zuma Mourns Death of Amina Cachalia

  President Jacob Zuma had conveyed his condolences to the family, friends and comrades of the late Amina Cachalia, a struggle stalwart and long-time friend of former President... Read more »

• South Africa: Davies to Consider Public Comments On Saldanha Bay IDZ

  Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is to start considering public comments on the application for designation of an Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) in Saldanha Bay in the... Read more »

• South Africa: Modise Calls for Clampdown On Illegal Liquor Trading

  Communities need to work with the police to ensure that shebeens and taverns that have underage children as patrons are closed and their trading licences withdrawn, says North West... Read more »

• South Africa: Petrol Price to Increase By 41c/L

  The price of all grades of petrol is set to rise by 41 cents a litre as of next week, said the Energy Department on Friday. Read more »

• South Africa: SA Concerned By Situation in Mali

  International Relations and Cooperation Minister Miate Nkoana Mashabane has described the loss of some of the ancient manuscripts in Timbuktu, Mali as a tragedy. Read more »

• South Africa: Mthethwa to Appeal W Cape High Court Judgement

  Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa on Friday filed an application to appeal the Western Cape High Court judgement at the Constitutional Court. Read more »

• South Africa: Afcon Loc Worried About Poor Match Attendance in PE

  The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) says it is concerned about the poor match attendance of games being played at the Nelson Mandela Bay... Read more »

• South Africa: SANDF, Gift of the Givers Assist in Moz

  Members of the South African Defence Force (SANDF) and charity organisation Gift of the Givers are currently deployed in flood stricken Mozambique to distribute aid and assist... Read more »