June 26, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Granted Postponement to Meet Minimum Emission Standards
The National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) has granted Eskom a postponement to meet the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) at the Kusile Power Station, subject to certain strict… Read more »
South Africa: Cholera Death Toll in SA Rises to 43
The Department of Health confirmed on Sunday that the number of cholera-related deaths has now risen to 43 since the outbreak. Read more »
June 25, 2023
South Africa: Preservation Order Obtained for Guardian's Stolen Funds
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has obtained a preservation order for some of the funds stolen from the Guardian's Fund. Read more »
South Africa: Citizens Urged to Participate in Imbizo
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Thembi Nkadimeng, has called on residents to play an active role in determining the future of their… Read more »
June 23, 2023
South Africa: Fort Hare Council Called to Ensure Good Governance
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called on the Fort Hare University Council to ensure that management upholds the principles of good… Read more »
June 21, 2023
South Africa: Plans in Place to Avoid 'Highly Improbable' Blackout
Chairman of the Management Committee National Rationalised Specifications (NRS) Association of South Africa, Vally Padayachee, says the country remains very distant from an… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Adopts Two-Step Approach to Digital Migration
Government has resolved to adopt a two-step approach in implementing the analogue switch-off as part of the Broadcast Digital Migration programme. Read more »
South Africa: SA Strengthens Efforts to End Aids Among Children By 2030
South Africa is sharpening up its HIV prevention efforts by focusing on pregnant and breastfeeding women, children and adolescents as part of the Global Alliance to End AIDS in… Read more »
South Africa: Climate Experts Urge SA to Prepare for Looming El Niño
South African climate experts have called on governments, businesses and communities to increase their awareness of the pending El Niño that is currently manifesting in the… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom, the Netherlands to Collaborate On Grootvlei Power Station Transition
State power utility Eskom says it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with The Kingdom of Netherlands to collaborate in job creation, economic growth initiatives and improvement of… Read more »
South Africa: Skills Centre a Beacon of Hope for Ugu District Youth
The youth from Ugu District Municipality in the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, will no longer have to travel long distances to access the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in… Read more »
South Africa: Government Brings Tourism Opportunities to Young People
The Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Department of Small Business Development and the Free State Department of Economic Development will host a community engagement… Read more »
South Africa: Health Dept's Maja Appears in Court Over Digital Vibes Tender Scandal
The National Department of Health says it has noted the media reports about one of its senior officials, Popo Maja, who appeared in court on Wednesday, 21 June. Read more »
South Africa: SA to Participate in the New Global Financing Pact Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to attend and participate in the New Global Financing Pact Summit to be held in Paris, France, on 22 and 23 June 2023. Read more »
South Africa: SA's Top Tech Talent Invited to Apply for Brics 'Skills Olympics'
Applications for the 2023 BRICS Future Skills Challenge are now open. Read more »
South Africa: SA Sets Sights On Green Energy Opportunities With Netherlands, Denmark
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the enthusiasm of the Netherlands and Denmark in working with South Africa to strengthen economic relations, including exploring… Read more »
June 16, 2023
South Africa: Frustration At Delays in Poland
Warsaw, Poland: Head of the Presidential Protection Services (PPS), Major General Wally Rhoode, has expressed frustration over delays experienced by a contingent of specialised… Read more »
June 12, 2023
South Africa: No Evidence of Impending Sanctions Against South Africa - Magwenya
Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, has batted away suggestions that South Africa may be hit with international sanctions due to its non-aligned stance regarding the… Read more »
June 21, 2023
South Africa: Satellite School to Relieve Pressure At Overcrowded Amandasig
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has built a satellite school to alleviate pressure from the Grade 8 admissions in Akasia, which resulted in overcrowding at Amandasig… Read more »
South Africa: SIU Mulling Legal Options Following Bhisho Court Judgement
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it is considering its options after the Bhisho High Court handed down an order interdicting the unit from investigating Eastern Cape… Read more »
June 20, 2023
South Africa: Dialogue, Negotiation Will Bring Lasting Peace - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that dialogue and negotiation is the only way to build lasting peace and cooperation not only in the Ukraine-Russia conflict but throughout… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Plans to Reduce TB Infections On Track - Phaahla
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, believes that South Africa is on track to meet the World Health Organisation (WHO) target to reducing Tuberculosis (TB) cases by 50% by 2025 based… Read more »
June 17, 2023
South Africa: President to Discuss Brics Summit, UN Charter With President Putin
Warsaw, Poland: The upcoming BRICS Summit is expected to be one of the key issues President Cyril Ramaphosa will discuss with Russian President Vladimir Putin today in St… Read more »
June 19, 2023
South Africa: Pandemic Had an Impact on Learning in Schools - Education Minister
Department of Basic Education (DBE) Minister Angie Motshekga says learning losses – or losses in schooling hours – as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic seriously… Read more »
South Africa: Africa's Peace Mission 'Historic' - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the African Peace Initiative to Ukraine and Russia was a 'historic' effort to bring a peaceful resolution to the conflict between the two countries. Read more »