May 30, 2023
South Africa: Strategic Equity Partnership for SAA Aimed At Saving Airline - Gordhan
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says the sale of shares in South African Airways (SAA) was aimed at ensuring that the State-owned airline is saved and does not undergo… Read more »
South Africa: R1.8 Billion Allocated to Improve Police Visibility
Government has allocated R1.8 billion for the procurement of police vehicles to improve police visibility in its crime fighting efforts. Read more »
South Africa: Dirco Grants Diplomatic Immunity to Brics Conferences
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announced on Tuesday that it will provide diplomatic immunity to all attendees of the two meetings involving… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Vulindlela Making Progress in Implementing Reforms
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has on Tuesday released a progress report on Operation Vulindlela, which she says shows government is fully committed to… Read more »
May 28, 2023
South Africa: Presidency Responds to Electricity Minister's Role
The Presidency has moved to clarify some of the frequently asked questions on the role of the Minister in the Presidency responsible for electricity. Read more »
May 25, 2023
South Africa: SA, U.S. Relations Remain Cordial and Strong, Says Cabinet
Cabinet has, at its meeting this week, affirmed that relations between South Africa and the US remain cordial, strong and mutually beneficial. Read more »
May 24, 2023
South Africa: Public Works Renews Focus On Key Infrastructure Projects
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is putting shoulder to wheel to roll out Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs), which are aimed at improving the quality of… Read more »
South Africa: Defence Devises Plan to 'Rescue' SANDF
Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise says the department is embarking on a multi-medium term strategic planning process that seeks "rescue" the South African… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Committee Weighs in On Hammanskraal Water Woes
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has warned that apportioning blame will delay progress in addressing the water problem in Hammanskraal, which might lead to further… Read more »
May 23, 2023
South Africa: Revised New Load Shedding Schedule for Ethekwini Residents
eThekwini Municipality has announced that the city is finalising the amended load shedding schedule to be effective from 25 May 2023. Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding Stages Ramped Up
Eskom has announced that it will implement Stage 4 and 5 load shedding until further notice. Read more »
May 21, 2023
South Africa: Deputy President Meets With Business Leaders
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has held a dialogue with business leaders hosted by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Read more »
May 17, 2023
South Africa: Cannabis, Indigenous Plants Project in Ilembe a Boon for Communities
A groundbreaking initiative is set to grow the agricultural sector in the iLembe District Municipality, according to KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Neliswa Peggy Nkonyeni. Read more »
South Africa: SA, Denmark Expand Cooperation in Water Services
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Denmark have entered into another agreement of cooperation in innovation and management of water services between the two… Read more »
South Africa: National Treasury Sets Aside U.S.$13 Million to Get South Africa Off Grey List
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says efforts to get the country off the grey list are well underway, with the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) allocated more than R265 million… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Ministers Reinforce Commitment for Equitable Water Supply
The Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Judith Tshabalala, have reiterated government's commitment of ensuring equitable water supply and dignified… Read more »
South Africa: Special Tribunal Declares Land Reform Lease Agreement Unlawful
The Special Tribunal has declared a land reform lease agreement entered into between the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform and Cultiver Investments irregular and… Read more »
May 15, 2023
South Africa: Condolences for Ambassador Masetlha
South Africa's ambassador to Algeria, Billy Masetlha, has passed away, the Department of International Relations and Co-operation has said. Read more »
South Africa: Nzimande Condemns Violent Disruptions At Cape Varsities
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has strongly condemned incidents of violent disruptions, arson, vandalism and intimidation at the Cape… Read more »
South Africa: President Reiterates Country's Position On Russia-Ukraine Conflict
President Cyril Ramaphosa, through his weekly newsletter to the nation, has reiterated South Africa's stance that the conflict between Russia and the Ukraine must be resolved… Read more »
May 14, 2023
South Africa: Presidency Clarifies Position of President's Advisors
The Presidency has provided an update on some positions of President Cyril Ramaphosa's advisers following reports and enquiries from media. Read more »
May 12, 2023
South Africa: Work Underway to Reduce Severity and Frequency of Load Shedding
President Cyril Ramaphosa says all hands are on deck to ensure that the severity and frequency of load shedding is reduced in the immediate term and brought to an eventual end. Read more »
May 11, 2023
South Africa: 1,500 Informal Settlements Targeted for Upgrading
The Department of Human Settlements has, in the medium-term, set a target of 1 500 informal settlements for upgrading, through an Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme (ISUP). Read more »
South Africa: Mining Companies Urged to Register Tailing Dams, Mine Residue Deposits
Cabinet is calling on all mining houses to register their tailing dams or mine residue deposit dams on the Department of Water and Sanitation database in order to ensure compliance… Read more »
South Africa: Thousand Hectares of Land to Be Released for Housing Development
Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says the process of releasing land will continue in this financial year, with a further 1 500 hectares of publicly and privately owned… Read more »