August 10, 2023
Africa: Africa CDC Donates Vaccine Manufacturing Equipment to SAHPRA
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Thursday officially handed over equipment worth US $750 000 (R14 083 950) to the South African Health Products… Read more »
South Africa: SA Universities At Risk of Losing 10% of Academics As They Near Retirement
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has cast the spotlight on investing in young scholars, as a number of academics in public universities are… Read more »
South Africa: Government Launches Loan to Invest in Solar Equipment
The National Treasury has launched the Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme (EBB) - an initiative aimed at alleviating the impact of continuing difficulties resulting from… Read more »
South Africa: Government to Close Open Shafts, Mine Holes
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has committed to closing all derelict open shafts and mine holes in Riverlea by the end of September 2023, while finalising… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Has Zero Tolerance for Violation of Traffic Laws
Cabinet has directed the Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, to ensure that any taxi operating in contradiction with the laws of the Republic is removed from the road. Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: DTIC to Host 8th the SA-China Joint Economic and Trade Committee
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will host the 8th session of the South Africa - China Joint Economic and Trade Committee on Wednesday and Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Boost for Kwanongoma Infrastructure Projects
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and KwaNongoma Local Municipality have committed to work together to accelerate service delivery, especially the delivery of transport… Read more »
South Africa: Chikunga Warns Perpetrators Behind Cape Town Violence
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says that those who perpetuate criminality in the City of Cape Town must face the full might of the law. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Africa: BRICS Summit Set to Benefit Africa and Global South
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, says she is confident that the upcoming BRICS Summit will strengthen the bloc's partnership and benefit the… Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: Over 53,000 Appeals Approved for 2023 Academic Year
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says a total of 53 206 student appeals have been approved for the 2023 academic year, pending registration at a public university… Read more »
South Africa: Winde Calls for Immediate End to Taxi Strike
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says the safety of residents and road users is of paramount importance as the minibus taxi strike continues to wreak havoc in the province. Read more »
South Africa: Young Women Urged to Explore Opportunities in Oceans Economy
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has encouraged young people to explore career opportunities in the oceans… Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Africa: Load Shedding to Alternate Between Stage 1, 2 and 4
Eskom is expected to implement alternating stages of load shedding throughout this week. Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Premier Counting the Cost of Cape Town's Taxi Strike
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says the provincial government remains gravely concerned at the devastating impact caused by the strike called by the South African National Taxi… Read more »
South Africa: Methane Gas Identified as Cause of Joburg CBD Explosion
An investigation has found that methane gas was the cause of the deadly Lillian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Bree Street) explosion that rocked the Johannesburg city centre last… Read more »
August 06, 2023
South Africa: Minister Reflects On Energy Action Plan Implementation
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says at least half of the actions set out in the Energy Action Plan (EAP) are either completed or… Read more »
August 03, 2023
South Africa: SA Aviation Safety Standards Hailed As Exceptional
South Africa has been recognised for its aviation safety standards, which are amongst the highest in the world and the highest on the continent. Read more »
August 04, 2023
South Africa: Over 190 Suspects Arrested During Police Operations in Riverlea
A total of 194 suspects have been arrested during intensified police operations in Riverlea and surrounding areas to arrest zama-zamas terrorising the communities. Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Japan-SA Collaboration Set to Improve Quality of Production
The Chief Director of Automotives at the the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Mkhululi Mlota says the Quality and Productivity Improvement (QPI) training… Read more »
South Africa: Police to Restore Law and Order in Riverlea
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, has assured the community of Riverlea that police are mobilising all their resources and specialised units to restore law and order in the… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Legislature Calls for Deployment of SANDF Against Illegal Miners
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety says it will be writing to President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to consider the… Read more »
South Africa: DTIC Hosts Business Editors Ahead of Brics
South Africa intends to bring the African agenda to the fore at the upcoming 15th BRICS Summit, which will take place in Johannesburg from 22 - 24 August. Read more »
July 28, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for Shift to High Value Exports
St. Petersburg, Russia - President Cyril Ramaphosa has boldly declared Africa's intention to prioritise the export of valuable finished products instead of raw materials from the… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Appoints Deputy Pension Funds Adjudicator
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has, in terms of Section 30C(1)(b), read with section 30C(3) of the Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956 (Act), appointed Naheem Ebrahim Essop as a Deputy… Read more »
South Africa: Department Welcomes Decision in Road Maintenance Contracts Dispute
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has welcomed the ruling in a case involving a dispute between several contractors and the department's Routine Road Maintenance (RRM). Read more »