February 28, 2023
South Africa: UIF Pays R22.6m to Harry Gwala, Ilembe Districts Former Teaching Assistants
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has paid out R22.6 million to 4 942 former teaching and general assistants, who were employed under Harry Gwala and iLembe District… Read more »
March 01, 2023
South Africa: Government Returns to KZN for Ex-Miners Compensation Fund Outreach
Government departments will on Thursday hold an imbizo in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, to provide feedback to stakeholders on the progress made with regard to the ex-mineworkers'… Read more »
South Africa: Authorities Probe Death of Two At Prasa Depot
Law enforcement authorities are investigating the deaths of an employee and a contractor who passed away at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Salt River Depot in… Read more »
South Africa: Public Purse Will Be Protected During National State of Disaster
Acting Director General of Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Nomonde Mnukwa, says government has measures in place to ensure that the public purse is… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Uganda: Call to Improve Trade Between SA and Uganda
There is room for improvement in South Africa and Uganda's trade relations, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
March 01, 2023
South Africa: Minister Finalises Appeals in Relation to Fishing Rights
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has honoured her commitment to finalise appeals in the traditional linefish sectors by the end of the month. Read more »
February 22, 2023
South Africa: Government Introduces Renewable Energy, Solar Tax Incentive
Government has introduced a R9 billion tax relief programme to support South Africa's clean energy transition, increase electricity supply and limit the impact of consistently high… Read more »
South Africa: Economy to Grow By 1.4 Percent in Next Three Years
While South Africa's economy grew by an estimated 2.5% in 2022, the growth outlook has deteriorated to a predicted 1.4% growth over the next three years. Read more »
South Africa: Tax Brackets to Be Adjusted
The 2023/24 tax brackets will be adjusted in line with the expected inflation rate of 4.9%, says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Read more »
South Africa: 2023 Budget Speech - Minister to Outline Govt Spending
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this afternoon present the 2023 Budget Speech. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Passes Agricultural Amendment Bill
The National Assembly (NA) has passed the Agricultural Product Standards Amendment Bill and the National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill during its hybrid plenary on Tuesday. Read more »
February 21, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Invests in Building New Schools to Address Overcrowding
The Gauteng provincial government intends to address overcrowding in schools, which is exacerbated by high levels of in-migration, by building new schools in high-pressure… Read more »
South Africa: OHS Compliance Key to Decent Workplaces
Employment and Labour Deputy Minister, Boitumelo Moloi, says organisations must develop mandatory systems of health and safety compliance in order to create decent workplaces post… Read more »
February 17, 2023
South Africa: Public Urged to Report Vandalism of Electricity Infrastructure
Eskom has called on the public to report the theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure which has risen to disastrous proportions, threatening essential services and the… Read more »
February 16, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Bills for Public Comment
Cabinet has approved the One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) Bill, among others, for public comments. Read more »
South Africa: Government Reiterates Commitment to Increase Energy Supply
Government is determined to accelerate the work already underway to increase energy supply to the national grid and remove any impediments to that progress, says Minister in the… Read more »
South Africa: Government Will Continue to Provide Housing
Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi says despite challenges including the mounting backlog, government remains "unshaken" in its determination to provide decent housing… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Limpopo Bus Crash Victims
Cabinet has sent it condolences to the families of the people who died recently when a bus collided with a cash-in-transit vehicle on the N1 highway in Limpopo. Read more »
February 15, 2023
South Africa: SA Plans to Raise R2 Trillion By 2028 Through Intra-Africa Trade
South Africa's diplomatic missions across the globe stand ready to mobilise R2 trillion by 2028, with a particular focus on increasing intra-Africa trade, which stands at 17% of… Read more »
South Africa: CPI Eases to 6.9%
South Africa's annual consumer price inflation (CPI) dropped to 6.9% in January 2023, down from 7.2% in December 2022, Statistician General Risenga Maluleke has revealed. Read more »
February 12, 2023
South Africa: Working Together, We Can Overcome Electricity Crisis - Magwenya
Spokesperson to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Vincent Magwenya, has called on all stakeholders to work with government to resolve the energy shortage that South Africa is… Read more »
February 09, 2023
South Africa: President Declares State of Disaster to Address Energy Crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a national State of Disaster - with immediate effect - as a response to the current energy crisis gripping the country. Read more »
February 07, 2023
South Africa: SA Addressing Challenges to Increase Mining Investment - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to assure investors that government is addressing the challenges facing the country to ensure that South Africa reaches its full mining… Read more »
February 05, 2023
South Africa: Blompark Project On Track
With 150 houses already delivered since the first sod-turning ceremony in September 2021, residents of Blompark in Gansbaai, Western Cape can look forward to an additional 100… Read more »
South Africa: Research Places Spotlight On Enterprise and Supplier Development Programmes
Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) funds can make an effective contribution to the sustainability of black-owned enterprises, if it is implemented more strategically. Read more »