February 13
Congo-Kinshasa: Thousands of South African Troops Deployed to Eastern DR Congo
South Africa is to deploy at least 2 900 members of the South African National Defence Force to assist in the fight against illegal armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic… Read more »
February 12
Africa: It's Time for Africa!
The official launch of South Africa's first shipment and preferential trading under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) on 31 January 2024, at the Port of Durban… Read more »
South Africa: Five Suspects Arrested for Attempted Murder of Prominent Attorney
Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene, has commended the swift and decisive action by police officers in response to a shooting of a prominent attorney in… Read more »
South Africa: Infrastructure Development
Investments in infrastructure made today are an investment in a nation's future success. It enhances mobility and accessibility, facilitates enhanced trade, overall economic… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Makes Gains in Northern Cape
Police in the Northern Cape have arrested 173 suspects for an array of crimes through Operation Shanela. Read more »
South Africa: Government Activities for the Week 12 to 16 February 2024
On Monday, 12 February, the Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga will launch the 2024 SGB Elections Campaign in Pretoria. Read more »
South Africa: Comments Deadline for Draft IRP 2023 Extended
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has extended the deadline for comments on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2023) to 23 March 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Foreign National Arrested for Impersonating a Police Officer
Police in Berea, in KwaZulu-Natal, have opened cases of impersonating a police officer, possession of drugs and fraud against a 38-year-old foreign national on Vause Road in… Read more »
South Africa: Issa Good Practice Award for Africa 2023
Thirty years on, the debate about the importance of social assistance rages on in the country. Very few people contextualise it for what it is and its importance in the lives of… Read more »
South Africa: Draft Work Visa Regulations a Boon for Attracting Skills
South Africa's new draft work visa regulations are a milestone for the country's efforts to attract investment and promote job creation. Read more »
South Africa: Siu to Probe Nc Economic Development Agency
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption at the Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment… Read more »
South Africa: IRP 2023 Public Consultations
A cornerstone of our democracy over the past 30 years has been the participation of citizens in key policies and decisions that our country embarks on. This is in line with the… Read more »
February 11
South Africa: Stage 6 - Eskom Working on Units Affected By Boiler Tube Leaks
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says teams are working around the clock to return to service the units that have contributed to load shedding… Read more »
South Africa: More Peanut Butter Brands Recalled
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has urged consumers in possession of various peanut butter brands manufactured by House of Natural Butters to return them to the point of… Read more »
February 08
South Africa: End of Load Shedding 'Firmly Within Reach' - President Ramaphosa
Government's "single-minded focus" on implementing plans to urgently address the energy crisis are making gains - with the end of load shedding "firmly within reach." Read more »
South Africa: Climate Change Fund to Be Established to Support Communities
Government is expected to establish a Climate Change Response Fund to address the devastating effects of the phenomenon on vulnerable areas in South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: President Calls for Two-State Solution to End Israel's War On Gaza
President Cyril Ramaphosa has once again used his public platform to reiterate his call for a two-State solution between Israel and Palestine and condemn the killing of civilians. Read more »
South Africa: Government Determined to Tackle Pressing Issue of Youth Unemployment
As the country marks 30 years of democracy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated government's commitment to tackling the pressing issue of youth unemployment. Read more »
South Africa: Somebody Give Me a Pen! - President
"The Bill has arrived at my desk. I'm going through the Bill. I'm looking for a pen!" - said President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday night, eliciting much laughter from a packed… Read more »
South Africa: Investment in Infrastructure Gains Momentum
President Cyril Ramaphosa says investment in infrastructure is gaining momentum, and new and innovative funding mechanisms will be used to increase the construction of… Read more »
South Africa: SA Counts Democratic Gains of the Last 30 Years
Despite an uphill battle over the last three decades, South Africa has successfully stayed the course of building a democratic society since the end of apartheid, says President… Read more »
South Africa: Citizens Express Their Wishes Ahead of SONA
Reducing unemployment and tackling crime are some of the items on the wish list of Capetonians that they hope President Cyril Ramaphosa will speak to when he delivers the State of… Read more »
South Africa: SONA 2024 a 'Unique' Milestone After 30 Years of Democracy
South Africans can look forward to a "unique" State of the Nation Address (SONA) this evening, as the important event is being held against the backdrop of the country preparing to… Read more »
February 07
South Africa/Nigeria: Govt Dismisses Nigeria's 'Warning' Ahead of Afcon Semi-Final
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has assured that South Africa does not pose any danger to Nigerian citizens, as the two countries are set to face… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Disaster Teams Respond to Areas Affected By Severe Thunderstorm
The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department says provincial disaster management teams are responding to the trail of destruction caused by severe… Read more »