September 20
South Africa: Urgent Warning As Level 6 Snowstorm Approaches KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has warned residents of severe weather conditions that are expected to affect large parts of… Read more »
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: Chikunga Arrives in Russia for BRICS Women Affairs Meeting
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga is in Saint Petersburg, Russia, where she will lead discussions at the BRICS Women… 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 »
South Africa: Minister Macpherson Welcomes Castle of Good Hope Court Order
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, has welcomed a court order which stipulates that those occupying the Castle of Good Hope have to vacate the property by… Read more »
September 19
South Africa: Education Expert, Prof Mary Metcalfe, Weighs in On Bela Act
Education expert Professor Mary Metcalfe says she expects careful and considered engagements around the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act to take place over the next three… Read more »
South Africa: Basic Education Ready for 2024 Matric Examinations
The Department of Basic Education (DBE) says all systems are in place for it to administer the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations for the Class of 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder, Possession of Illegal Ammunition
Police have arrested a suspect wanted in an attempted murder case in Malmesbury in the Western Cape. Read more »
South Africa: The Maternity Support Grant Is a Government Initiative
Government remains committed to building a better South Africa for all, as envisaged by former President Nelson Mandela. Read more »
South Africa: SA Signs Reviewed Joint Declaration With Germany to Boost Urban Development
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, and his German counterpart Federal Minister of Building, Klara Geywitz, have signed a… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President's NCOP Briefing Postponed
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has written to the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Refilwe Tsipane, to request a postponement of the session for oral reply… Read more »
South Africa: Tourism Sector Encouraged to Unite to Grow
Tourism Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu says it is important for the tourism sector to stand together, united by the common goal of growing an inclusive sector. Read more »
September 18
South Africa: Education Key for African Children
Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, has told a gathering of the Speakers of African Parliaments that the education of African children in the 21st Century is dependent… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay's Efforts to Combat Crime Pay Off
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety of residents in a series of coordinated operations. Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Pushes to Spend Funds Before December
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the metro is working hard to spend 40 percent of the R361 million Informal Settlements Upgrading Partnership Grant (ISUPG) in an effort to… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa, Business Unity South Africa Meet On NHI
President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with the leadership of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) to discuss matters related to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. Read more »
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 »
Africa: South Africa Commits Support for South Sudan
South Africa will continue to support the Republic of South Sudan in its efforts for peace, democracy and development. 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: Call for Urgent Action On North West Stalled Projects
The North West's permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) have called for urgent intervention that will lead to tangible results on stalled infrastructure… 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: 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 »
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: Contraband Confiscated in St Albans Prison Operation
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confiscated contraband and illegal substances during a search operation at the St Albans Correctional Centre in the Eastern Cape. Read more »