February 07
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Expected to Announce Election Day Within 15 Days
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce the date for the 2024 national elections within 15 days of the State of the Nation Address, which is to be delivered tomorrow… Read more »
South Africa: Nzimande Approves NSFAS Eligibility Criteria for Financial Aid
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has approved the proposed 2024 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) eligibility criteria and… Read more »
South Africa: Period for Ministerial Task Team for Captive Lion Industry Extended
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has extended the establishment of the Ministerial Task Team -- which is set to identify and recommend… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Agrees to Extend Commissioner Kieswetter's Tenure At SARS
President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to extend South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter's tenure beyond the end of his term at the revenue collector. Read more »
South Africa: 2023 Tax Laws Published
National Treasury has announced the publication of the 2023 Tax Acts that have been promulgated and give legislative effect to the tax proposals outlined by the Minister of Finance… Read more »
South Africa/Nigeria: SA Rallies Behind Bafana Bafana
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, has encouraged South Africans to get behind Bafana Bafana as they take on Nigeria in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON)… Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile Calls for More to Be Done to Transform Mining Industry
Deputy President Paul Mashatile believes that although the Mining Charter has achieved some success in reforming the mining industry, more still needs to be done. Read more »
South Africa: Agricultural Sector Urged to Protect Livestock From Extreme Heat
Western Cape Agriculture MEC, Dr Ivan Meyer, has urged the agriculture sector to take the necessary measures to protect lives, livestock, crops and agricultural infrastructure amid… Read more »
South Africa: Natjoints Ready to Handle All Safety and Security Aspects for SONA
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is satisfied that all deployments are in place to ensure the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2024 takes… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Reduces Load Shedding to Stage 1
Eskom has announced that it will reduce load shedding to Stage 1 on Wednesday at 10am. Read more »
South Africa: Cloudy Conditions Expected Ahead of SONA
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) predicts a cloudy start to Thursday's State of the Nation Address (SONA), with skies clearing in the afternoon and moderate winds. Read more »
South Africa: MEC Saddened By Death of Grade 1 Gauteng Learner
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed devastation at the death of a Grade 1 girl learner who passed away after allegedly consuming biscuits from a local spaza shop. Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Western Cape Making Strides
Acting regional manager of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) in the Western Cape, Raymond Maseko, says the agency has done much work to recover the province's network… Read more »
February 06
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Engages Youth Ahead of SONA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has held a pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) engagement with young people at the Belhar Sports Complex in Cape Town. Read more »
South Africa: Public Advised of Road Closures Ahead of SONA 2024
With the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) taking place on Thursday, the City of Cape Town has advised the public of numerous road closures. Read more »
February 05
South Africa: Health Working Around the Clock to Absorb Unemployed Doctors - Minister Phaahla
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says while there are budgetary constraints when it comes to the employment of doctors who wish to remain in the public service after completing… Read more »
South Africa: Work Seekers Warned Not to Fall for Jobs Scam
The Department of Employment and Labour has warned work seekers not to pay for employment opportunities. Read more »
South Africa: Mchunu Commits to Resolve Ethekwini Water Supply Challenges
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has undertaken to resolve the water supply challenges in the City of eThekwini by 15 February 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Evening Load Shedding to Remain At Stage 3
Eskom is expected to implement Stage 3 load shedding between 4pm and 5am every day due to constrained emergency reserves. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Engage With Youth
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to hold a Presidential Youth Engagement at the Belhar Sports Centre in Cape Town on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: W Cape Second Chance Matric Programme Registration Closes On Friday
The Western Cape Education Department has encouraged all learners, who want to register for the Second Chance Matric Support Programme, to do so before the closing date of 9… Read more »
South Africa: Register to Vote At Your Local Municipal Offices
The Electoral Commission is urging those who could not make it to their local voting stations to register or rectify their details to visit its online facility and local municipal… Read more »
February 04
South Africa: National Minimum Wage Increases
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination which will go up from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Pleased With Response to Extension of Operating Hours
The Department of Home Affairs has assisted more than 33 500 people in its offices and 105 mobile units that were deployed in the first two days of the service delivery blitz… Read more »
South Africa: Congratulations Bafana Bafana!
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their 2-1 win against Cape Verde on Saturday night. Read more »