July 26, 2023
South Africa: Agreement to Help Resolve Water Crisis in Giyani
The Water Research Commission (WRC) and Limpopo Provincial Government have signed a memorandum of understanding in a bid to address the water crisis in Giyani. Read more »
July 27, 2023
South Africa: Narysec Application Deadline Extended
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has encouraged young people in rural areas, who want to participate in the National Rural Youth Service… Read more »
South Africa: Transformation Must Take Place Through Availability of Opportunities
Transformation must take place via opportunities being made available, and not by dismissal or retrenchment of any group, stakeholders in the labour sector say. Read more »
South Africa: New Soshanguve Magistrate Court to Be Completed On Time
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts on Wednesday said she is confident that the new Soshanguve Magistrate court, currently under construction, will be… Read more »
South Africa: Energy One Stop Shop and Energy Resilience Fund Launched
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel today launched the Energy One Stop Shop and Energy Resilience Fund. Read more »
South Africa: Collaborative Effort Can Help Tackle Youth Unemployment
Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi says if all spheres of government work together, unemployment - particularly that of the youth - can be tackled and reduced. Read more »
South Africa: Japanese-SA Initiative to Promote Improvement of Services, Products
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has signed a technical cooperation agreement with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to promote quality… Read more »
July 25, 2023
South Africa: SA Views BRICS As a Key Strategic Partner - Minister Ntshavheni
South Africa has assured its BRICS partners that it continues to view the bloc as a crucial strategic partnership through which a just, peaceful and more equitable world order can… Read more »
July 23, 2023
South Africa: State Information Technology Agency Interim Board Announced
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, recently announced changes to the Board of Directors of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Rolls Out Microgrid to Electrify Community in Upington #AfricaClimateHope
To help South Africa move closer to the goal of universal access to electricity, Eskom Distribution last week launched one of its first microgrid technology at Swartkopdam, about… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Works On Tripping Units to Avoid Higher Stages of Load Shedding
Electricity Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says there is a need for Eskom to continuously ensure it improves the reliability of generation units as government works around the… Read more »
July 21, 2023
South Africa: Load Shedding Ramped Up, Alert On Increased Consumption
Eskom has ramped up load shedding to Stage 4 on Friday until 5am on Saturday morning. Read more »
July 20, 2023
South Africa: Interest Rates Remain Unchanged At 8.25 Percent
The South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repurchase rate at its current level of 8.25% per year. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Consumers Urged to Use Electricity Sparingly
State power utility Eskom has urged Gauteng residents to use electricity efficiently as a cold front moves into the province. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Urges Operators to Renew Expired Operating Licenses
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has called on public transport operators in possession of expired Operating Licenses to take advantage of the Department's window of… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Law Inclusive of All Groups - Employment and Labour
Department of Employment and Labour's Deputy Director: Employment Equity, Niresh Singh, has told an Employment Equity workshop that South Africa's laws are about inclusivity. Read more »
July 19, 2023
South Africa: Experts at Govt Webinar Shed Light On 'Unlikely' National Power Grid Collapse
Experts and industry leaders agree that Eskom - and by extension the country - is not likely to incur a total grid collapse and blackout despite current electricity generation… Read more »
South Africa: Climate Commission Welcomes Publishing of Draft SA Renewable Energy Plan
The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has welcomed the publishing for comments of the draft South Africa Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM). Read more »
South Africa: Randburg Substation Energised Following Vandalism
Eskom and City Power have reenergised the Randburg substation following the theft of 10 000 litres of oil on the substation's transformer. Read more »
July 18, 2023
South Africa: Rating Agency Affirms Debt Outlook As Stable
Government has noted Fitch's decision to affirm South Africa's long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at 'BB-' and maintain a stable outlook. Read more »
July 17, 2023
South Africa: Mchunu Commends Progress in Masodi Water Project
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has commended the progress made on the construction of Masodi Waste Water Treatment Works in Mokopane, Limpopo. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Recovers Generating Units to Ease Load Shedding
Eskom expects to implement Stage 1 and Stage load shedding until further notice following the return to service of at least six generating units at power stations. Read more »
South Africa: Law Enforcement Continues Crackdown On Eskom Fraud and Corruption
More than 2 000 cases and arrests have been made in cases linked to criminality at Eskom. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Working to Resolve Intensified Load Shedding
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has apologised to the nation for Stage 6 load shedding that was implemented on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Phaahla to Officiate Sod-Turning for New Hospital in Limpopo
Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, together with Acting Limpopo Premier, Seaparo Sekoati, will on Tuesday, 18 July 2023, preside over the sod-turning ceremony for the first… Read more »