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 »
March 17
South Africa: Dr Phil Mjwara Takes a Bow As Director-General of Science and Innovation
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has announced the retirement of Dr Phil Mjwara, the country's longest-serving Director-General, from his… Read more »
March 14
South Africa: SA Engages US On Efforts to Exit Grey List
Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo, has reiterated to his counterparts in the United States of America (USA) that government is working hard to get South Africa out of… Read more »
South Africa: SAA, Takatso Deal Collapses - Don't Worry About Your Jobs, Gordhan Says
Following three years of negotiation, Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan has announced the termination of negotiations for the transaction to sell 51% of South African… Read more »
March 13
South Africa: Service Delivery 'War Room' Working to Resolve Water and Electricity Disruptions
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is implementing rapid response interventions to resolve water and electricity disruptions in various municipalities across the… Read more »
March 12
South Africa: Inquiry Into Unauthorised Circulation of Party Lists #SAVotes2024
The Electoral Commission has instituted an inquiry to establish the circumstances of the unauthorised circulation of party candidate lists and the person or persons responsible. Read more »
South Africa: Over 27.79 Million Voters Eligible to Cast Their Votes in 2024 Elections
The Independent Electoral Commission says over 27.79 million voters - the highest since the dawn of democracy in South Africa, are eligible to cast their votes in the 2024 National… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: Challenges Remain, but There Is Improvement At Eskom - Ramokgopa
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says trends are showing that there are signs of improvement and progress at Eskom. Read more »
March 03
South Africa: IEC Campaign to Help Youth Participate in Democracy
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will on Tuesday launch its annual national Civic and Democracy Education Tertiary Institutions campaign to improve the youth's… Read more »
February 29
South Africa: Govt Works Exiting Financial Action Task Force Grey List
National Treasury has noted that whilst South Africa is on track to address all the outstanding action items by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) with regards to the country's… Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Govt Activities for the Week 26 February to 1 March 2024
On Monday, 26 February, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will address the 14th Policy Dialogue Forum of the International Task Force on Teachers for Education. Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile to Address Integrated Criminal Justice System Conference
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver the keynote address at the official opening of the national conference on the implementation of the Integrated Criminal… Read more »