June 16, 2023
South Africa: Eskom, Trade Unions Sign 7% Salary Increase Agreement
Eskom and its recognised trade unions have signed a three-year wage agreement. Read more »
June 20, 2023
South Africa: Winter Crop Farmers Advised to Wait for Sufficient Moisture Before Planting
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has advised winter crop farmers in winter rainfall areas to wait for sufficient moisture before planting… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Deputy Minister to Address World Competitiveness Survey
Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Boitumelo Moloi, will on Thursday address Productivity SA's launch of Switzerland 's Institute of Management Development (IMD) 2023 World… Read more »
June 17, 2023
South Africa: President to Discuss Brics Summit, UN Charter With President Putin
Warsaw, Poland: The upcoming BRICS Summit is expected to be one of the key issues President Cyril Ramaphosa will discuss with Russian President Vladimir Putin today in St… Read more »
June 19, 2023
South Africa: South Africa, France Sign Anti-Cyber Crime Agreement
South Africa and France have entered into a cooperation protocol agreement to improve the Special Investigating Unit's cyber forensic capabilities. Read more »
South Africa: Driving Licence Card Machine Back in Full Production
The Department of Transport has announced that the driving licence card production machine is back in full production. Read more »
June 15, 2023
South Africa: Joburg Roads Agency CEO Fired
The Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) has terminated the contract of CEO Tshepo Mahanuke. Read more »
June 13, 2023
South Africa: Optimum Coal Mine Acknowledges R6 Million Vehicle Licensing Debt
Optimum Coal Mine will pay back some R6.9 million in unpaid motoring licenses and fees after it signed an Acknowledgement of Debt (AoD) with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). Read more »
South Africa: Labour Hosts Employment Equity Workshop With Unions
The Department of Employment and Labour is today hosting an employment equity (EE) workshop with all trade union federations. Read more »
South Africa: Presidential Youth Employment Intervention Making 'Significant Progress'
The Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) has, since 2020, made "significant progress" in tackling the challenge of transitioning youth from learning to earning. Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Efforts to Stabilise Grid
Cabinet has welcomed the recent deliberations between the Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and the Mozambican Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Carlos… Read more »
June 11, 2023
South Africa: Zikalala Warns Construction Companies Against Non-Delivery
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has warned construction companies and developers , who abandon construction sites after doing shoddy workmanship in public… Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo to Benefit From African Continental Free Trade Area
The potential and advantages that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents have impressed the business community of Limpopo. Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Africa: IEC Warns Public of Fake Job Adverts
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has warned members of the public and citizens about fraudsters using online job advertisement websites in the name of the… Read more »
June 07, 2023
South Africa: Govt, Organised Business to Work Together to Tackle Eskom, Crime, Economic Crisis
The South African Government and organised business have agreed to urgently work together in partnership to remove obstacles to inclusive economic growth and job creation. Read more »
June 06, 2023
South Africa: SA's GDP Grows By 0.4 Percent in First Quarter
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Tuesday that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2023. Read more »
South Africa: Power Station Improvements Lead to Lower Load Shedding Stages
Eskom will implement Stage 3 load shedding this afternoon following further improvement in the power utility's power stations. Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Chairperson Relieved of His Duties
The Ministry of Transport has announced that Leonard Ramatlakane has been relieved of his duties as a Board Member and Chairperson of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa… Read more »
South Africa: Public Enterprises Director General Dismissed
The Director General of the Department of Public Enterprises, Kgathatso Tlhakudi, has been dismissed following an inquiry into a complaint laid against him with the Public Service… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Responds to Allegations of Sabotage By Top Executive
State power utility Eskom says it remains committed to rooting out fraud and corruption within the utility. Read more »
June 02, 2023
South Africa: Former Eskom Employees, Industry Experts to Start Work At Power Stations to Ease Load Shedding
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announced on Friday that technical experts supported by the Resource Mobilisation Fund (RMF) will be… Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: Self-Taught Cheesemaker Serves Exquisite Delicacies
The search for great tasting artisan cheese and healthy, non-processed food is growing in South Africa and Mahlatse Mailula (32) is among local food manufacturers who are meeting… Read more »
South Africa: Honouring the Youth By Taking Advantage of Government Opportunities
With the youth now facing new challenges, government interventions targeted at helping young people are making a difference in the lives of many. Read more »
South Africa: Revived Farm Scoops Presidential Award
When a State-leased family farm lay fallow after its subsistence farmer patriarch passed on, the entrepreneurial spirit of his daughter-in-law kicked-in, and she worked hard to… Read more »
South Africa: Farmer Finds Treasure in Sunflowers
With government support having helped to propel his farming venture, a Limpopo farmer is now using his knowledge to inspire young people to pursue successful careers in farming. Read more »