June 15, 2023
South Africa: Govt to Focus On Hotspot Areas in Dire Need of Service Delivery
Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Wednesday said government has identified service delivery hotspots to improve universal access to basic services. Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile to Lead the National Youth Day Commemoration in Mangaung
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday, 16 June 2023, lead the National Youth Day commemoration in Mangaung, Free State. Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Roads Agency CEO Fired
The Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) has terminated the contract of CEO Tshepo Mahanuke. Read more »
June 13, 2023
South Africa: SARS Destroys Illicit Cigarettes Valued At R43 Million
The Customs Division of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has begun to destroy illicit and smuggled cigarettes, valued at R43 million, at the Beitbridge border post. Read more »
South Africa: Optimum Coal Mine Acknowledges R6 Million Vehicle Licensing Debt
Optimum Coal Mine will pay back some R6.9 million in unpaid motoring licenses and fees after it signed an Acknowledgement of Debt (AoD) with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). Read more »
June 12, 2023
South Africa: Six Suspects Arrested for Defrauding the UIF of R2 Million
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has commended the arrest of six suspects from the North West province who allegedly defrauded the fund of R2 million. Read more »
June 13, 2023
South Africa: Labour Hosts Employment Equity Workshop With Unions
The Department of Employment and Labour is today hosting an employment equity (EE) workshop with all trade union federations. Read more »
South Africa: Public Comment Sought On Public Service Commission Bill
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has welcomed the decision by Cabinet to adopt and approve the publication of the draft Public Service Commission Bill of 2023 for public… Read more »
South Africa: Presidential Youth Employment Intervention Making 'Significant Progress'
The Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) has, since 2020, made "significant progress" in tackling the challenge of transitioning youth from learning to earning. Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Africa: Accelerating Service Delivery
Cabinet has supported President Cyril Ramaphosa's call during the meeting of the President's Coordinating Council (PCC) to accelerate service delivery in response to the needs of… Read more »
South Africa: Youth to Get an Opportunity to Engage Ministers
Cabinet has called on the nation, especially the youth, to attend this year's Youth Day commemoration at the Mangaung Outdoor Sport Centre in Bloemfontein. Read more »
June 11, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Briefs Chinese President On Peace Mission
President Cyril Ramaphosa has briefed the Chinese President, Xi Jin Ping, on the African Leaders' Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia. Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Africa: Diplomatic Immunity 'Standard Practice' for Summits, Says Cabinet
Cabinet says it has noted the gazetting of a notice for the Diplomatic Immunity and Privileges Act, which is a standard practice for international summits held in South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Apologises to Hammanskraal Residents
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sincere apology to the residents of Hammanskraal for government's failure to provide clean drinking water to residents. Read more »
South Africa: Government Mulls Measures to Reduce Theft of Scrap Metal, Copper Cable
Cabinet has considered a report on progress made on measures to reduce the theft of scrap metal and copper cable. Read more »
June 07, 2023
South Africa: Govt, Organised Business to Work Together to Tackle Eskom, Crime, Economic Crisis
The South African Government and organised business have agreed to urgently work together in partnership to remove obstacles to inclusive economic growth and job creation. Read more »
June 04, 2023
South Africa: Ramaphosa Sends Condolences to India Following Horrific Train Accident
On behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a message of condolences to India following the train accident that claimed the lives… Read more »
South Africa: Health Department Warns of Rising Cases of Influenza
The Department of Health has alerted the public of an increasing circulation of influenza, also known as "flu", around the country since the beginning of May 2023. Read more »
June 02, 2023
South Africa: Phaahla Appoints Prof Taole Mokoena As New Health Ombud
Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, on Thursday announced the appointment of the new Health Ombudsman, Professor Taole Resetselemang Mokoena, effective from 1 June 2023. Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: Honouring the Youth By Taking Advantage of Government Opportunities
With the youth now facing new challenges, government interventions targeted at helping young people are making a difference in the lives of many. Read more »
South Africa: Revived Farm Scoops Presidential Award
When a State-leased family farm lay fallow after its subsistence farmer patriarch passed on, the entrepreneurial spirit of his daughter-in-law kicked-in, and she worked hard to… Read more »
South Africa: International Children's Day - Caring for Society's Most Vulnerable
In commemoration of International Children's Day, the Department of Social Development encourages all social partners, including parents, caregivers, civil society organisations… Read more »
South Africa: Govt to Complete Lifestyle Audits of SMS Members By 2024
In a bid to root out malfeasance in the public service, government plans to complete lifestyle audits of all members of the Senior Management Service (SMS) by early 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Commits to Resolve Rustenburg Water, Sanitation Woes
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Judith Tshabalala, has assured residents in the Rustenburg Local Municipality, who are affected by sewer blockages and overflowing manholes,… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Committed to Lowering Carbon Emissions
South Africa will continue to pursue its commitment towards lowering carbon emissions in a just manner while resolving the energy crisis. Read more »