February 06
South Africa: Public Advised of Road Closures Ahead of SONA 2024
With the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) taking place on Thursday, the City of Cape Town has advised the public of numerous road closures. Read more »
February 05
South Africa: Health Working Around the Clock to Absorb Unemployed Doctors - Minister Phaahla
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says while there are budgetary constraints when it comes to the employment of doctors who wish to remain in the public service after completing… Read more »
South Africa: Register to Vote At Your Local Municipal Offices
The Electoral Commission is urging those who could not make it to their local voting stations to register or rectify their details to visit its online facility and local municipal… Read more »
February 04
South Africa: Good Start to Second Voter Registration Weekend
The Electoral Commission has announced that 304 221 voters have visited voting stations in the initial hours of the first day of the second voter registration weekend. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Pleased With Response to Extension of Operating Hours
The Department of Home Affairs has assisted more than 33 500 people in its offices and 105 mobile units that were deployed in the first two days of the service delivery blitz… Read more »
Namibia: Condolences for President Geingob
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his deep condolences to the Government and people of Namibia especially First Lady, Madame Monica Geingos and the family following the… Read more »
January 28
South Africa: Electoral Commission Ready to Register Inmates At Correctional Centres
In preparation for inmates' voter registration this week, the Electoral Commission (IEC) and Department of Correctional Services have urged families of inmates to deliver identity… Read more »
January 29
South Africa: Minister Congratulates Boxer Jackson Chauke
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has congratulated South African boxer Jackson Chauke for winning the vacant International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight title. Read more »
January 24
South Africa: Over One Million Nsfas Bursary Applications Received
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received 1 545 822 applications for the 2024 academic year as of 21 January, with additional applications expected before the… Read more »
January 23
South Africa: Several Parts of KZN Classified Disaster Areas Following Floods
Several flood-stricken parts of KwaZulu-Natal have been classified disaster areas by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng. Read more »
South Africa: Have Your Say On National Budget
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has called on South Africans to share their suggestions on the National Budget. Read more »
January 22
South Africa: Ekurhuleni Launches Clean Up Campaign
The City of Ekurhuleni has launched a clean up campaign aimed at addressing illegal dumping and maintaining green spaces in the municipality - particularly in the township. Read more »
January 12
South Africa: SA Appeals to Top UN Court in Israel-Palestine Matter
Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, fears that without the intervention of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Palestinians will be destroyed. Read more »
January 10
South Africa: President Emphasises Importance of Human Rights
With South Africa heading to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza, President Cyril Ramaphosa… Read more »
South Africa: Work Experience Opportunities for Western and Eastern Cape Youth Now Open
The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its Youth and After School Programme, is calling for unemployed youth, aged between 18 and 25, to apply to be… Read more »
January 08
South Africa: Fake Tiktok Account Impersonating Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana
The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) has cautioned members of the public and stakeholders of a fake TikTok account impersonating Deputy Minister Pinky… Read more »
January 05
South Africa: President Meets With RSF Leader to Discuss Developments On Peace in Sudan
President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Dagalo of the Republic of Sudan, at his Mahlamba Ndlopfu official residence in… Read more »
January 04
South Africa: Home Affairs Services Temporarily Unavailable
The Department of Home Affairs has issued an alert to citizens that its services are not available at the moment due to a technical problem on the State Information Technology… Read more »
January 02
South Africa: SA Approaches ICJ
South Africa has approached the International Court of Justice, under the Genocide Convention, with respect to acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza. Read more »
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Legendary Photographer, Peter Magubane
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to veteran photographer and activist Peter Magubane, who passed away at the age of 91 on Monday. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Egypt: President Ramaphosa Congratulates Egyptian President On Re-Election
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on his re-election as president of that country. Read more »
South Africa: Closing Date for Draft SA Petroleum Company Bill Public Comments Extended
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has extended the closing date for comments on the draft South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Bill. Read more »
South Africa: Health Intensifies Emergency Services During the Festive Season
The Department of Health has announced that it has intensified Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with over 1 540 ambulances deployed across the country's major routes and strategic… Read more »
December 18, 2023
South Africa: Joining Foreign Armed Forces Could Lead to Prosecution, Government Warns
South Africans have been urged to avoid joining foreign armed forces, which may contribute to the violation of domestic and international law. Read more »
December 12, 2023
South Africa: Process to Procure Nuclear Energy to Begin
South Africa will soon begin the procurement process for some 2 500MW of nuclear energy. Read more »