May 15
South Africa: Guidance Note Aims to Protect Personal Information of Voters
The Information Regulator (South Africa) has launched a guidance note to guide how political parties and independent candidates use the personal information of voters for… Read more »
South Africa: Mashamba Traditional Council Set to Benefit From 71.92 Hectare Plantation
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Makhotso Sotyu has handed over the management of the Mabama plantation to the beneficiary communities of Mashamba… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Visit George Building Disaster Site
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit the site of the collapsed George building in the Western Cape on Thursday. Read more »
May 14
South Africa: 30 Years of Democracy - the Electrification of South African Households
Despite a myriad of challenges - both present and past - along the way, the South African government through Eskom and municipalities has made great strides towards achieving… Read more »
May 08
South Africa: Delivering Free and Fair Elections
With 30 years of experience in running elections in the country, the Electoral Commission (IEC) has earned itself an impressive track-record and reputation for ensuring that this… Read more »
May 07
South Africa: Burning of SA Flag Is Unacceptable - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the burning of the South African flag in a political advert saying it is "treasonous". Read more »
South Africa: Mobile Home Affairs Offices to Bring Convenience for Mokopane Residents
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday unveiled 100 Department of Home Affairs (DHA) mobile offices in Mokopane, Limpopo. Read more »
May 01
South Africa: All Systems Go for Registered Voters to Cast Ballots Abroad
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says it is confident that all systems are in place for the shipment of voting materials to enable South African… Read more »
April 30
South Africa: Govt Creates Better Life During 30 Years of Democracy
Over the past 30 years government has empowered its citizens by implementing programmes aimed at improving their lives for the better. Read more »
April 16
South Africa: Update On Presidential Ethekwini Working Group
The Presidency has provided an update on the work of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group. Read more »
South Africa: IEC Ready to Print Ballot Papers for 2024 Elections
With the finalisation of the list of candidates contesting seats in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE2024), the Electoral Commission (IEC) can now go ahead with the… Read more »
April 12
South Africa: Presidents Ramaphosa and Masisi Visit Limpopo Bus Crash Site
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the quick and compassionate local response to the bus crash which claimed the lives of 45 Botswana nationals is a testament of the warm and… Read more »
South Africa: Nzimande Dissolves NSFAS Board
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, has dissolved the board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and placed it under… Read more »
South Africa: e-Tolls Officially Scraped
Government has officially switched off the gantries of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), popularly known as e- tolls. Read more »
April 10
South Africa: President Ramaphosa, President Masisi to Visit Bus Accident Site in Limpopo
President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Botswana counterpart, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, will on Thursday visit the site of a bus accident in Limpopo that claimed the lives of 45… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Clarifies Misunderstanding On Visas
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has moved to clarify a misunderstanding on the gazetted regulations recommendations on the Critical Skills and General Work Visas. Read more »
April 07
South Africa: April Marks Major Milestone in South Africa
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the month of April is a very important month in the country's calendar because it marks Freedom Month, as well as an incredible milestone of 30… Read more »
South Africa: Diversifying Water Resource Mix Essential for Supply Security, Says Mahlobo
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has emphasised the importance of diversifying South Africa's water resource mix for water security. Read more »
April 04
South Africa: Political Parties, Independent Candidates Sign Code of Conduct
Political parties and independent candidates contesting the 2024 National and Provincial Elections have signed the Electoral Commission's Code of Conduct committing to abide by the… Read more »
March 28
South Africa: X Marks the Spot
With the clock inching closer to Voting Day when citizens will mark their X next to the name of their preferred candidate in the 2024 general elections, it is important that we all… Read more »
Senegal: President Ramaphosa Congratulates Senegal President-Elect
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Senegal's President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, following that country's recent elections. Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Releases Energy Action Plan Update
The Presidency has released the 18-month update on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan (EAP). Read more »
March 27
South Africa: Deputy President to Brief Parliament
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to brief Parliament on Thursday about government's plans to combat criminal activities in the construction sector. Read more »
March 26
South Africa: Have Your Say in Ethekwini Service Delivery Plan
Residents of eThekwini are invited to submit their comments on the draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP) for the 2024/2025 financial year - a key city strategy that informs and… Read more »
South Africa: Independent and Political Party Candidates Lists Available for Inspection
The Electoral Commission (IEC) will today and tomorrow between 09:00 and 17:00 make the lists with the names of independent and political party candidates available for inspection… Read more »