August 07, 2023
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 »
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 »