February 12
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 »
South Africa: Work Seekers Warned Not to Fall for Jobs Scam
The Department of Employment and Labour has warned work seekers not to pay for employment opportunities. Read more »
February 04
South Africa: National Minimum Wage Increases
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination which will go up from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked. Read more »
January 23
South Africa: Have Your Say On National Budget
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has called on South Africans to share their suggestions on the National Budget. Read more »
January 22
South Africa: Eskom to Rollout Prepaid Metres Throughout Limpopo
State power utility Eskom is expected to embark on a province-wide prepaid meter installation drive in Limpopo, as part of its meter maintenance programme. Read more »
South Africa: Fitch SA Rating Maintains a Stable Outlook
Government has noted Fitch's decision to affirm South Africa's longterm foreign and local currency debt ratings at 'BB-' and maintain the stable outlook. Read more »
January 16
South Africa: Transnet Recovery Underway Following Train Collision
Recovery efforts are underway following a derailment in which two trains collided in the early hours of Sunday morning. Read more »
January 10
South Africa: Several Mpumalanga Farm Owners Issued With Contravention and Prohibition Notices for Violating Laws
The exploitation and ill treatment of workers, as well as disregard of South Africa's labour laws, continues unabated in some of the agricultural sectors in Mpumalanga. Read more »
South Africa: Work Experience Opportunities for Western and Eastern Cape Youth Now Open
The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its Youth and After School Programme, is calling for unemployed youth, aged between 18 and 25, to apply to be… Read more »
South Africa: Poppy Khoza Returns As Director for Civil Aviation Authority
Director of Civil Aviation, Poppy Khoza, will lead the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) into a new chapter after being re-appointed to serve another five-year term at… Read more »
South Africa: Borrow Money Wisely This January, National Credit Regulator Advises
January can be a difficult month, especially for those who did not budget and/or spend wisely over the festive season. Read more »
January 05
South Africa: President Approves MOU to Strengthen Action Against Load Shedding
President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) entered into by Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan and Minister of Electricity Kgosientsho… Read more »