February 03, 2023
South Africa: 'No Immediate Crisis' On Nuclear Agreement, Says Energy Dept
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says there is "no immediate crisis" with regards to the expiry of a nuclear agreement with the United States of America (USA). Read more »
February 02, 2023
South Africa: Electricity Generation Decreased in December - Stats SA
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has revealed that electricity generation in the country decreased by some 8.3% year-on-year in December. Read more »
January 31, 2023
South Africa: Fuel Price Adjustments Announced
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced an increase in the price of petrol and 0.05% sulphur diesel from Wednesday. Read more »
January 30, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for Cooperation in Energy Crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to pay for the electricity they use, as the country works towards overcoming the energy crisis. Read more »
January 27, 2023
South Africa: Labour Dept Warns Job Seekers
The Department of Employment and Labour has warned the public to be vigilant after it noted with concern yet another scam titled 'Youth employment programme', which makes empty… Read more »
South Africa: Businesses Roped in to Help Build Rural Infrastructure
Kwazulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has encouraged businesses to collaborate with government in the rollout of infrastructure to rural and township communities. Read more »
South Africa: Labour Helps Scores of Workers With UIF Claims in Polokwane
Officials of the Department of Employment and Labour are in Polokwane, Limpopo, to help citizens with Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) applications and processing of claims for… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Farmer Fined R1.5 Million for Illegal Water Use
The Department of Water and Sanitation continues to clamp down on farmers involved in unauthorised and illegal water use and ensure perpetrators are brought to book. Read more »
January 26, 2023
South Africa: Repo Rate Hiked to 7.25%
The repurchase rate (repo rate) in South Africa reached 7.25% after the SA Reserve Bank's (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) agreed to a 25 basis points hike. Read more »
South Africa: Climate Financing, Debt and Money Laundering on Agenda for South Africa-U.S. Talks
Anti-money laundering, climate financing and sovereign debt resolution in Africa are expected to top the agenda when Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, engages United States… Read more »
January 24, 2023
South Africa: Pandor Hopes SA Will Learn From Greece's Renewables-Based Energy System
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, believes that the experience Greece has acquired over time in green power resources would be of immense value to… Read more »
South Africa: Committee to Ensure Sustainable Water Service Management
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has announced that he is setting up a Steering Committee to oversee and ensure a sustainable water and sanitation services management… Read more »
South Africa: Godongwana to Host U.S. Secretary Yellen
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week host his United States counterpart, Secretary Janet Yellen. Read more »
January 19, 2023
South Africa: UIF Pays Over R1 Billion in December
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) says it processed and paid out over R1 billion to 225 646 beneficiaries during December 2022 to ensure clients and their loved ones met their… Read more »
January 18, 2023
South Africa: Government Working On Energy Relief Package for Small Businesses
The Department of Small Business Development is working on an energy relief package for the Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) with stakeholders to alleviate the… Read more »
South Africa: Public Enterprises 'Considering' Lawyer's Letter Regarding Load Shedding
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) says it is seeking legal advice and will respond soon to a lawyer's letter sent to it pertaining to load shedding and the imminent… Read more »
January 17, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Downgrades Load Shedding
Load shedding has been slightly eased by Eskom to Stage 4 from 5am to 4pm daily with Stage 5 kicking in thereafter. Read more »
January 13, 2023
South Africa: SIU, AFU Obtain Freeze Order Linked to Lotteries Commission Probes
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), together with the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU), have obtained an order to freeze at least five properties, including a luxury Midrand home… Read more »
January 12, 2023
South Africa: Mchunu to Recommission Refurbished Durban's Flood-Damaged Water Infrastructure
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will on Friday, 13 January 2023, officially recommission aqueduct 1 and open reservoir 3 at Umgeni's Durban Heights Water Treatment… Read more »
January 11, 2023
South Africa: Campaign to Pay Former Teaching Assistants Resumes
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has resumed its campaign of processing and paying unemployment benefits to former teaching and general assistants in the KwaZulu-Natal… Read more »
South Africa: Stage 6 Load Shedding to Be Implemented At Night
Eskom has escalated load shedding to Stage 6 between 4pm and 5am until further notice. Read more »
January 05, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Ramps Up Load Shedding
Eskom is expected to ramp up load shedding to Stage 4 from 4pm this afternoon (Thursday) and will drop to Stage 3 from 5am on Friday morning. Read more »
December 30, 2022
South Africa: Police Warn Public Against Social Media Scams
Police management in the North West has warned members of the public to exercise caution when responding to social media advertisements, as criminals are coming up with numerous… Read more »
December 23, 2022
South Africa: Transnet Posts Profit in Half Year Consolidated Financial Results
State freight rail and ports company Transnet has posted a profit of some R159 million for the first six months of this financial year after posting a loss of some R78 million in… Read more »
December 22, 2022
South Africa: Prasa Prepares for Huge Demand for Travel
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Acting Group CEO Hisham Emeran has welcomed the huge demand for long-distance bus and train services as the agency gears up for… Read more »