July 20, 2023
South Africa: Symposium to Confront Whistleblowers' Challenges
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD), Minister Ronald Lamola, is expected to address the Public Service Commission's (PSC) symposium into the protection of… Read more »
July 19, 2023
South Africa: Climate Commission Welcomes Publishing of Draft SA Renewable Energy Plan
The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has welcomed the publishing for comments of the draft South Africa Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM). Read more »
South Africa: Randburg Substation Energised Following Vandalism
Eskom and City Power have reenergised the Randburg substation following the theft of 10 000 litres of oil on the substation's transformer. Read more »
July 17, 2023
South Africa: Mchunu Commends Progress in Masodi Water Project
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has commended the progress made on the construction of Masodi Waste Water Treatment Works in Mokopane, Limpopo. Read more »
South Africa: Nsfas Accelerates Student Allowances Processing
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that there is accelerated processing of student allowances. Read more »
South Africa: Law Enforcement Continues Crackdown On Eskom Fraud and Corruption
More than 2 000 cases and arrests have been made in cases linked to criminality at Eskom. Read more »
South Africa: Durban's Clean-Up Campaign Gains Momentum
The Durban Metro Police have intensified their crime prevention clean-up campaign in a quest to get rid of drug dens and reduce crime in the city. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Working to Resolve Intensified Load Shedding
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has apologised to the nation for Stage 6 load shedding that was implemented on Thursday. Read more »
July 16, 2023
South Africa: Dagga Smugglers Arrested At Oshoek Border
Officers from the Oshoek Border Policing Unit arrested two male suspects from the Kingdom of Eswatini, aged 27 and 44, on charges of dealing in dagga worth more than R385 000. Read more »
July 17, 2023
South Africa: Pandor to Participate in Mandela Day Activities
The International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, will join South Africans and the international community in marking the annual Nelson Mandela Day on… Read more »
South Africa: Phaahla to Officiate Sod-Turning for New Hospital in Limpopo
Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, together with Acting Limpopo Premier, Seaparo Sekoati, will on Tuesday, 18 July 2023, preside over the sod-turning ceremony for the first… Read more »
South Africa: SA, DRC Work Together to Address Border Delays
In an effort to address the congestion and delays at the Kasumbalesa border, South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to address the challenges of… Read more »
July 16, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa Interacts With Russia's Putin
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin following the call President Ramaphosa had with the UN Secretary General,… Read more »
July 14, 2023
South Africa: Mashatile Reiterates Support for NDP Goals
The National Planning Commission (NPC) has urged Deputy President Paul Mashatile to help facilitate long-term planning across government departments if the country is to meet its… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Agriculture Infrastructure Damage Estimated at R1 billion
Following the recent severe floods, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA) on Thursday released an updated assessment of the estimated financial cost of the damage. Read more »
South Africa: Dirco 'Seriously Concerned' Over Incarceration of Two South Africans in Equatorial Guinea
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has expressed grave concern over the imprisonment of two South African nationals in Equatorial Guinea. Read more »
July 13, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Leads 8th DDM Presidential Imbizo in Limpopo
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today lead the 8th District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo and interact with communities in Sekhukhune District Municipality in Limpopo. Read more »
July 14, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation to Adopt Inzuzwenhle School in Honour of Mandela
In celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day, the Department of Water and Sanitation will on Tuesday formally adopt the Inzuzwenhle Full-Service School in Pietermaritzburg,… Read more »
South Africa: Zikalala Outlines Execution Plan for Stalled Projects
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has outlined timelines and a project execution plan to ensure that projects are finished on time and within the scope and… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Foundation Honours Madiba By Supporting Poverty-Stricken Communities
As part of its Nelson Mandela International Day initiative for 2023, the Nelson Mandela Foundation said it continues to support communities to fight poverty and inequality. Read more »
South Africa: Employers Warned to Comply With Labour Laws
The Employment and Labour Department is looking into imposing significant fines against unlawful labour practices by employers as the number of violation of basic employee… Read more »
July 13, 2023
South Africa: De Lille Commits to Keeping Kruger National Park Safe
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says government is committed to enhancing tourism investment and safety to attract more visitors to South Africa. Read more »
Africa: Pandor Attends 43rd Session of the AU Executive Council in Kenya
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, is attending the 43rd Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council in Kenya, Nairobi. Read more »
South Africa: Govt to Ensure Ronnie Mamoepa's Memory Lives On Forever - Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described the late Ronald "Ronnie" Mamoepa as a dear friend, comrade and struggle hero. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Welcomes Concourt Judgment On Stricter Driving Rules
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says government welcomes the Constitutional Court judgement handed on the constitutionality challenge against the Administrative Adjudication… Read more »