September 16
South Africa: Call to Visit Heritage Sites to Honour Liberation Struggle Stalwarts
As the nation celebrates the 2024 Heritage Month in honour of liberation struggle stalwarts, government has encouraged South Africans to visit heritage sites, museums, galleries… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Commits to Public Hearings Following Municipal Agsa Outcomes
The Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has met with the Auditor General of SA (AGSA) over concerns about the poor performance of… Read more »
South Africa: Health Department to Outline Plans to Tackle Non-Communicable Diseases
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, will today outline the government's plans to address the burden of the emerging non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pandemic. Read more »
South Africa: SA Joins the World in Marking International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer serves as a reminder that continuous education and global cooperation are essential to ensure a sustainable future, says… Read more »
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 13
South Africa: Lamola Embarks On a Working Visit to the United States
The International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in Washington DC, in the United States on Thursday for a weeklong working visit. Read more »
South Africa: President Mourns the Passing of Former Minister Pravin Gordhan
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness over the passing of lifelong activist and former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan. Read more »
South Africa: Tributes Continue for 'Patriot' Former Minister Pravin Gordhan
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has expressed sadness on the passing of former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan who was also affectionately known as "PG". Read more »
September 12
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Honour the Memory of Struggle Stalwarts
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to receive the human remains of liberation stalwarts who perished in exile while fighting for the liberation and freedom of South Africa. 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: Saluting the Power of Sport
Sport has a cunning, yet magical way of bringing people together, no matter one's race, creed or colour. Read more »
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 09
South Africa: South Africa Records One More Mpox Case
The Department of Health has called for continued public vigilance as the country records one more laboratory-confirmed case. Read more »
South Africa: 465,000 People Living With HIV in the North West
The North West had the fifth highest HIV prevalence rate in the country at 12.3% in 2022, with HIV prevalence in the province at 20.8% among those aged 25 to 49 years old overall. Read more »
September 06
South Africa: Deputy President Laments Police Continuing to Die At the Hands of Criminals
Government says with so many police officers continuing to lose their lives at the hands of criminals, it can not be business as usual. 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: 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 »
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 »
South Africa: SA Set On Elevating Relationship With China
South Africa is set on elevating its relationship with China, with the intention of attracting investments, increasing its exports and transforming the economy into the… 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: 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 »
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 »
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 »