December 21, 2022
South Africa: Alleged Illegal Mining Kingpins Denied Bail
Four men have been denied bail in the Carletonville Magistrates' Court for their alleged involvement in illegal mining. Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding Downgraded to Stage 4
Eskom has downgraded load shedding to Stage 4 this morning (Wednesday) after Stage 6 load shedding was implemented on Tuesday evening. Read more »
December 20, 2022
South Africa: North West Labour Dept Urges Clients to Use Local Offices
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) in the North West province has urged clients to visit their nearest labour centres to access services and ease the burden on neighbouring… Read more »
December 15, 2022
South Africa: Load Shedding Reduced to Stage 4
Eskom has eased load shedding to Stage 4 until Sunday morning when it will then reduce further to Stage 3. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom CEO Resigns
Eskom Chief Executive Officer, André de Ruyter, has resigned from the power utility. Read more »
December 14, 2022
South Africa: SIU Seconded to Prasa to Investigate Corruption
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Board has seconded the Special Investigating Unit ( SIU) to probe corruption, which includes the existence of ghost workers,… Read more »
December 13, 2022
South Africa: MEC Commits to Accelerated Delivery of Road Construction Projects
Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has vowed to intervene and fast track the completion of provincial road construction projects that have been… Read more »
South Africa: Motorists Urged to Travel During the Daylight
Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has encouraged motorists travelling this festive season to embark on their journey during the daylight as it enhances alertness and visibility. Read more »
December 09, 2022
South Africa: Technical Team to Focus On Govt Debt Owed to Municipalities
Natal Executive Council has established a technical committee to focus on the debt owed by government to municipalities. Read more »
South Africa: Treasury Engaging Public Enterprises, Eskom On Diesel Purchase Solutions
National Treasury says it continues to engage with the Department of Public Enterprises and Eskom with the aim of identifying solutions to the purchase of diesel. Read more »
South Africa: DMRE Signs 13 Renewable Energy Agreements
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has signed agreements with 13 renewable energy providers under Bid Window 5 of government's Renewable Energy Independent Power… Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: Comprehensive Plan to Curb Fatalities On the Roads This Festive Season
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) will implement a comprehensive plan that seeks to tackle ill-discipline on the roads which drives fatalities during the festive… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Delays Koeberg Power Station Maintenance Outage
Eskom has delayed the start of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station's maintenance outage to next week Saturday to allow the strained national power grid to stabilise and recover some… Read more »
South Africa: Gordhan Calls for Urgent Action Amid Load Shedding
Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, has called on the board of Eskom to "act with urgency" on Eskom management's handling of load shedding. Read more »
South Africa: Include People With Disabilities in Implementation of Economic Development Policies
President Cyril Ramaphosa says people with disabilities must be involved in conceptualising, developing, implementing and monitoring economic development policies and programmes. Read more »
December 07, 2022
South Africa: FSCA Revises Markus Jooste's Penalty of R20 Million
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed a revised administrative penalty of R20 million on Markus Johannes Jooste, former Steinhoff International Chief Executive… Read more »
South Africa: NCOP Passes Five Money Bills
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) passed five money bills on Tuesday during its hybrid plenary sitting. Read more »
South Africa: Stage 6 Load Shedding Implemented From Midday
Eskom announced on Thursday that it will implement Stage 6 load shedding from noon until further notice. Read more »
Africa: Partnerships Key to Africa's Economic Growth
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel, says partnerships with international countries are key to boosting African economies' upward trajectory. Read more »
December 06, 2022
South Africa: GDP Rises By 1.6 Percent
South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.6% between July and September, Deputy Director General for Economic Statistics, Joe de Beer, announced on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Diesel Prices Decrease, Increase for Petrol Consumers
There will be relief for some consumers from tomorrow when the price of all grades of diesel and illuminating paraffin decrease. Read more »
South Africa: Square Kilometre Array Observatory Construction Begins in Northern Cape
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande, unveiled on Monday the kick-start of the on-site construction of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)… Read more »
December 02, 2022
South Africa: Parliament Passes Adjustments Appropriation and Special Appropriation Bills
The National Assembly at its plenary sitting on Thursday passed the Adjustments Appropriation Bill and the Special Appropriation Bill. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Engages Cogta On Tshwane Debt Mediation
Eskom says it has approached the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) to mediate in the debt repayment matter between the power utility and the City… Read more »
South Africa: Scrap Metal Export Ban a Boost for Transnet
Transnet says government's ban on the export of scrap and waste metal will go a long way in the fight against metal theft. Read more »