March 10
South Africa: Eskom to Implement Stage 1 Load Shedding
Eskom has announced that Stage 1 load shedding will be implemented from 4 pm on Sunday afternoon. Read more »
March 08
South Africa: Economy Must Transform to Meet Development Demands
All sectors of the economy must adjust to new demands for personnel, skills, research, digital connection, and alternative platforms for education, health, and public services. Read more »
March 06
South Africa: Government Welcomes Slight GDP Growth
Government has welcomed the release of the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures by Statistics South Africa, which show a slight growth of 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Read more »
South Africa: Petrol Price Increases
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has announced that all grades of fuel will increase by at least R1 from today. Read more »
March 05
South Africa: South Africa Ranks Number 1 in Africa for Safety Systems in Aviation
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has rated South Africa's safety oversight system at 91.11% thereby placing it at number one in Africa and number 18 in the… Read more »
February 29
South Africa: Govt Works Exiting Financial Action Task Force Grey List
National Treasury has noted that whilst South Africa is on track to address all the outstanding action items by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) with regards to the country's… Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Eskom 'On the Right Path' - Ramokgopa
Interventions at Eskom power stations have been able to slash load shedding by some 600 hours during the December and January 2023/24 period as compared to the previous year. Read more »
South Africa: Global Leaders Urged to Reverse Teacher Shortage
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on global leaders to do whatever it takes to attract bright young minds to join the teaching profession and address the issue of teacher… Read more »
February 15
South Africa: Parliament Prepares to Host National Budget Speech
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will outline all the financial, economic, and social commitments that government will prioritise in its planned expenditure during the National… Read more »
February 14
South Africa: Internet Connectivity Improves
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, says that internet connectivity and penetration has improved greatly. Read more »
February 12
South Africa: Infrastructure Development
Investments in infrastructure made today are an investment in a nation's future success. It enhances mobility and accessibility, facilitates enhanced trade, overall economic… Read more »
South Africa: Comments Deadline for Draft IRP 2023 Extended
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has extended the deadline for comments on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2023) to 23 March 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Draft Work Visa Regulations a Boon for Attracting Skills
South Africa's new draft work visa regulations are a milestone for the country's efforts to attract investment and promote job creation. Read more »
South Africa: Siu to Probe Nc Economic Development Agency
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption at the Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment… Read more »
Africa: It's Time for Africa!
The official launch of South Africa's first shipment and preferential trading under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) on 31 January 2024, at the Port of Durban… Read more »
February 11
South Africa: Stage 6 - Eskom Working on Units Affected By Boiler Tube Leaks
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says teams are working around the clock to return to service the units that have contributed to load shedding… Read more »
February 08
South Africa: Investment in Infrastructure Gains Momentum
President Cyril Ramaphosa says investment in infrastructure is gaining momentum, and new and innovative funding mechanisms will be used to increase the construction of… Read more »
February 07
South Africa: Mashatile Calls for More to Be Done to Transform Mining Industry
Deputy President Paul Mashatile believes that although the Mining Charter has achieved some success in reforming the mining industry, more still needs to be done. Read more »
South Africa: Agricultural Sector Urged to Protect Livestock From Extreme Heat
Western Cape Agriculture MEC, Dr Ivan Meyer, has urged the agriculture sector to take the necessary measures to protect lives, livestock, crops and agricultural infrastructure amid… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Agrees to Extend Commissioner Kieswetter's Tenure At SARS
President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to extend South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter's tenure beyond the end of his term at the revenue collector. Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Western Cape Making Strides
Acting regional manager of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) in the Western Cape, Raymond Maseko, says the agency has done much work to recover the province's network… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Reduces Load Shedding to Stage 1
Eskom has announced that it will reduce load shedding to Stage 1 on Wednesday at 10am. Read more »
South Africa: 2023 Tax Laws Published
National Treasury has announced the publication of the 2023 Tax Acts that have been promulgated and give legislative effect to the tax proposals outlined by the Minister of Finance… Read more »
February 05
South Africa: Evening Load Shedding to Remain At Stage 3
Eskom is expected to implement Stage 3 load shedding between 4pm and 5am every day due to constrained emergency reserves. Read more »
South Africa: Health Working Around the Clock to Absorb Unemployed Doctors - Minister Phaahla
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says while there are budgetary constraints when it comes to the employment of doctors who wish to remain in the public service after completing… Read more »