May 11, 2023
South Africa: Thousand Hectares of Land to Be Released for Housing Development
Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says the process of releasing land will continue in this financial year, with a further 1 500 hectares of publicly and privately owned… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Decision to Appeal Load Shedding Exemption Ruling
Cabinet says it welcomes the decision to appeal the recent North Gauteng High Court ruling that instructed Eskom to exempt public institutions from load shedding based on the… Read more »
May 10, 2023
South Africa: Former CEO's Allegations 'Misleading', Says Eskom Board Chairperson
Eskom board chairperson, Mpho Makwana, says utterances made by the power utility's former Group CEO, André de Ruyter, are misleading. Read more »
South Africa: Language Board Clarifies Spelling Error On New Banknotes
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has moved to assure South Africans that all terms written in Xitsonga on the new banknotes are accurate and correct. Read more »
May 08, 2023
South Africa: Taxi Recapitalisation Programme Makes Significant Strides
The Department of Transport has lauded the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme (TRP) as a huge success following the scrapping of over 81 000 old taxi vehicles with a pay out of more… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile to Visit Jagerfontein
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Tuesday undertake a service delivery oversight visit to Jagersfontein, Kopanong Municipality in the Xhariep District in the Free State… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Msikaba Bridge Construction Worker
Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga has expressed her devastation at the death of a worker in an accident at the Msikaba Bridge in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape on Friday. Read more »
May 07, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Deploys 800 SANDF Members to Protect Eskom Power Stations
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 880 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to safeguard a number of Eskom power stations around the… Read more »
May 03, 2023
South Africa: SARS Changes Tax Compliance Status Reporting for Transferring Funds Abroad
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published the changes in tax compliance status reporting for transferring funds abroad in an attempt to improve turnaround times for… Read more »
May 02, 2023
South Africa: Higher Load Shedding Stages Back
State power utility Eskom has announced that load shedding will be ramped up to higher stages this afternoon (Tuesday) due to delays in the return to service of at least nine… Read more »
May 01, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Department Calls on Mines to Register Tailing Dams
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on mining houses that have not registered their dams on the department's database to submit their information in order to… Read more »
South Africa: Victories in the Fight for Better Working Conditions
As the globe observes International Workers' Day, Parliament's Presiding Officers have joined millions of workers around the world in celebrating the victories gained in the fight… Read more »
April 28, 2023
South Africa: Use Electricity Sparingly, Urges Cabinet
Cabinet has called on South Africans to use electricity sparingly as part of the Demand Side Management (DSM) initiatives. Read more »
April 26, 2023
South Africa: Tourism Sector Encouraged to Go Green
Enterprises in the tourism sector have been urged to make use of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP), which is aimed at promoting the sustainable management and use of… Read more »
South Africa: Former Eskom Power Station Manager Convicted of Fraud
Former Kriel Power Station finance manager, Sifiso Masina, has been convicted of fraud and theft in the Kriel Regional Court. Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding Stages to Vary Over Long Weekend
Eskom is expected to implement various stages of load shedding over the upcoming long weekend. Read more »
April 25, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Stepping Up Initiative to Curb Peak Electricy Demand
Eskom says it will be ramping up its demand side management (DSM) initiatives in order to better manage the supply and demand of electricity in South Africa. Read more »
April 20, 2023
South Africa: Govt to Assist Municipalities to Settle Eskom Debt - Deputy President
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government acknowledges that debt relief alone will not return Eskom to financial sustainability, as the state works with municipalities to… Read more »
Southern Africa: South Africa, Namibia Resolve to Deepen Trade and Investment
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Namibia and South Africa will deepen trade and investment ties with a Bi-National Commission (BNC) expected to be held between the countries later… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Africa: Rail, Maritime Infrastructure Investment Needed for Africa to Thrive
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says Africa needs to reduce structural and regulatory barriers in order to unlock investment in road and maritime infrastructure, and facilitate… Read more »
South Africa: Inflation Rate Rises to 7.1 Percent
Inflation in South Africa rose to 7.1% in March, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealed on Wednesday. Read more »
April 18, 2023
South Africa: Minister Gordhan Appoints New SAA Interim Board
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced the appointment of an interim board of directors for national carrier, South African Airways (SAA). Read more »
April 17, 2023
South Africa: Stage 5 and 6 Load Shedding to Be Implemented
Eskom is expected to implement various stages of Stage 5 and 6 load shedding until further notice. Read more »
April 15, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Teams Working to Reduce Higher Load Shedding Stages
State power utility, Eskom, says it is working hard to address the causes of persistent breakdowns at power stations and ensure that the higher stages of load shedding are reduced. Read more »
April 14, 2023
South Africa: SA Must Forge Own Energy Transition Pathway - Minister Gordhan
South Africa must forge its own pathway towards becoming a low carbon emissions economy, says Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. Read more »