September 28, 2023
South Africa: Employment Up By 0.4% - Latest Statistics
Employment has increased by 39 000 or 0.4% quarter-on-quarter, from 10 039 000 in March 2023 to 10 078 000 in June 2023. Read more »
September 27, 2023
South Africa: Work Continues Between Govt, Business to Tackle Immediate Challenges - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with members of Cabinet and senior business leaders to receive an update on progress made in the collaboration between government and business. Read more »
South Africa: Africa Must Collaborate On Green Energy Agenda - Minister
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says intra-Africa collaboration will be important in the drive towards decarbonisation and strengthening… Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Utility Forecasts Lower Levels of Power Cuts This Summer
Eskom's outlook for this summer indicates that South Africans can expect lower stages of load shedding towards the end of the year and early 2024. Read more »
September 26, 2023
South Africa: Private Sector Needed to Step in On Transmission Expansion - Minister
Eskom's transmission expansion and strengthening will require a "considerable amount of resources" that will require government and the private sector to work together. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Visits Japan to Strengthen Hydrogen Economy Cooperation
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, is leading a delegation to Tokyo, Japan, as part of efforts to build a hydrogen economy in South… Read more »
South Africa: SIU to Investigate Tshwane's Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to probe the construction of Phase 1 upgrades and urgent refurbishment at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works in the Tshwane… Read more »
September 24, 2023
South Africa: Uif Task Team to Intervene in Belville Labour Centre
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has dispatched a task team to the Bellville Labour Centre to intervene in concerns that have come to light through a media article about UIF… Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile to Address Youth Economic Council Gala Dinner
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver the keynote address at the South African Youth Economic Council's second annual business gala dinner to be held on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President to Open Unesco Engineering Conference
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver a keynote address when engineers from across the globe gather from Monday at the UNESCO 9th Africa Engineering Week and 7th… Read more »
September 21, 2023
South Africa: Repo Rate Remains Unchanged at 8.25%
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged at 8.25%. Read more »
South Africa: Urgent Need to Address Eskom Transmission to Deal With Load Shedding - Minister
Electricity Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has described load shedding as an economic problem that government is urgently addressing, as his department relentlessly tackles… Read more »
South Africa: Reform the International Financial Architecture - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the reform and strengthening of financial architecture where developing countries participate equally in the decision making process of the… Read more »
South Africa: SARS Confirms Vessels Detained Over Fuel Bunkering Supply Chain
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed the detention of several vessels involved in the fuel bunkering supply chain. Read more »
South Africa: AGOA Forum to Bring U.S., Sub-Saharan African Countries Together
United States Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, says she is looking forward to visiting South Africa in November to reaffirm the US's commitment to the African continent and… Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: Nsfas Makes Headway in Direct Payment Solution
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has made strides in the implementation of its Student-Centred… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Africa: Africa Ready for New Investment - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has told American business representatives that Africa is ready for new investment and strong partnerships. Read more »
South Africa: National Transmission Company Can Now Get 'Down to Business' - Gordhan
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has welcomed the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (NERSA) decision to approve the trading and import/export license… Read more »
September 15, 2023
South Africa: South Africa, Vietnam to Increase, Diversify Trade
It is important to increase and diversify South African exports to Vietnam in order to cover more value added items, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister… Read more »
September 17, 2023
South Africa: Kusile's Unit 4 Returns to Service
Kusile Power Station's Unit 4 has returned to service bringing back 800 megawatts, which was taken off during the unit's 20-day planned maintenance. Read more »
September 14, 2023
South Africa: Presidency Responds to UDM After Abandoning Load Shedding Case
President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has responded to the United Democratic Movement (UDM) and other applicants abandoning their load shedding court case. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Reiterates Calls for Budget Shortfall to Not Impact Service Delivery
Cabinet has reiterated that measures to address the budget shortfall must not impact negatively on service delivery. Read more »
September 13, 2023
South Africa: Oil and Gas Imperative for Energy Security - Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) will "sustainably continue to develop" South Africa's oil and gas resources in order to ensure energy security and alleviate… Read more »
South Africa: Food Inflation Remains High - EFPM Report
The latest edition of the Essential Food Pricing Monitoring (EFPM) report, released by the Competition Commission on Wednesday, details how inflation has come down, but food… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Dept Reaches Out to Job Seekers in Limpopo
The Department of Employment and Labour's Public Employment Service (PES) unit in Limpopo is today launching a series of community outreach programmes targeted at work seekers in… Read more »