March 30, 2023
South Africa: Tribute for Nurses Who Lost Lives During Pandemic
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has paid tribute to the102 595 nurses who lost their lives when they became the first line of defence to protect South Africans… Read more »
March 28, 2023
South Africa: Transnet Investigates 'Ghost Trains'
State freight rail, port and pipeline company Transnet says it has launched a probe into allegations of "ghost trains" operating on its lines. Read more »
South Africa: President Directs Transnet to Implement Reforms to Turnaround Entity's Performance
President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed Transnet to implement reforms swiftly and completely to turn around the crisis in South Africa's logistics system. Read more »
March 29, 2023
South Africa: Aspiring Furniture Designer Wins Competition At Buy Local Summit
Final-year Industrial Design student at the University of Johannesburg, Tshepiso Motau, has won the Furniture Design Competition in a ceremony hosted by the Department of Trade,… Read more »
March 28, 2023
South Africa: Localisation Is Key to Innovation
Localisation drives innovation within societies, says Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel. Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile Participates in Buy Local Summit
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will later this evening attend and deliver the keynote address at the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo Localisation Dinner at the… Read more »
South Africa: More Than 200 Companies On Show At Buy Local Summit & Expo
The Proudly South African Buy Local Summit & Expo is featuring more than 200 high quality home-grown goods and service providers, who are showcasing everything from… Read more »
March 22, 2023
South Africa: Deputy President to Brief Parliament On Load Shedding, Traditional Leaders
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will respond to oral questions in the National Assembly on Thursday, 23 March. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Workers to Assist Government in Resolving Load Shedding
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, says workers at Eskom are the ones who will resolve load shedding. Read more »
South Africa: Koeberg Steam Generator Replacements Hit Milestone
Eskom has completed a major milestone in the maintenance plan of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Unit 1. Read more »
March 20, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Will Resolve Power Crisis - Electricity Minister
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, believes that Eskom employees are the heart of resolving the ongoing energy crisis. Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Minister Visits Eskom Power Stations
In the next two weeks, starting today, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will be visiting all 14 Eskom power stations to engage with… Read more »
March 17, 2023
South Africa: Load Shedding to Be Suspended Where Possible
Due to some recovery in generation capacity, Eskom says it will suspend load shedding where possible over the weekend. Read more »
March 16, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Launch of Fund to Address Energy Challenges
Cabinet has welcomed the launch of the Resource Mobilisation Fund (RMF) by the Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Read more »
South Africa: SA Expands Its Manufacturing Footprint
Cabinet has welcomed an agreement signed between government and Stellantis South Africa to develop a new vehicle manufacturing facility in the country. Read more »
South Africa: Pandor Hopes Engagement With Tanzania Will Breed Economic Recovery
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, says she hopes that the engagements between Tanzania will help rebuild both countries and the region following… Read more »
March 14, 2023
South Africa: 3500 Gizzu Portable Power Stations Recalled
All persons in possession of GIZZU 300Wh and 500Wh Portable Power Stations have been urged by the National Consumer Commission to immediately stop using them and return them to the… Read more »
South Africa: Annual Buy Local Summit & Expo Returns
The annual Buy Local Summit & Expo will return to the Sandton Convention Centre later this month, with consumers urged to attend. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa to Celebrate World Consumer Rights Day
World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), marked on Wednesday, comes against the backdrop of several challenges South African consumers are faced with. Read more »
South Africa: Essential Workers Urged to Return to Work
The Department of Health warned on Monday that any employee who fails to comply with the court order interdicting the current strike action will be committing an act of misconduct… Read more »
South Africa: Most Dams At Capacity, Adequate Bulk Water to Meet Demand
While various measures are being implemented to ensure the sustainable and reliable supply of water, government has appealed to consumers to reduce demand and prioritise paying… Read more »
March 09, 2023
South Africa: Treasury Reacts to S&P's Action to Downgrade SA's Credit Rating Outlook
Government says it notes S&P Global's decision to revise South Africa's credit rating outlook to stable from positive on Wednesday evening. Read more »
March 07, 2023
South Africa: Fire Damaged Buildings Handed Back to Parliament for Reconstruction
Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, has described the reconstruction of Parliament as a unique historical opportunity for reimagining and infusing deep heritage elements with… Read more »
February 28, 2023
South Africa: Marginal Decrease in Unemployment Rate
Unemployment and expanded unemployment rates have decreased marginally during Quarter 4 (Q4). Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Spokesperson Leaves Position
Eskom has announced that its spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha will leave the organisation after serving three years. Read more »