May 11, 2023
South Africa: Umalusi Welcomes Recognition of SA Sign Language
Umalusi, the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, has welcomed the recognition of South African Sign Language (SASL) as the 12th official… Read more »
May 10, 2023
South Africa: Language Board Clarifies Spelling Error On New Banknotes
The Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) has moved to assure South Africans that all terms written in Xitsonga on the new banknotes are accurate and correct. Read more »
May 08, 2023
South Africa: Taxi Recapitalisation Programme Makes Significant Strides
The Department of Transport has lauded the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme (TRP) as a huge success following the scrapping of over 81 000 old taxi vehicles with a pay out of more… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile to Visit Jagerfontein
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Tuesday undertake a service delivery oversight visit to Jagersfontein, Kopanong Municipality in the Xhariep District in the Free State… Read more »
Southern Africa: President to Attend SADC Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to attend the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit Plus and Force Intervention Brigade Troop… Read more »
South Africa: Public, Private Bodies Called to Submit Reports On Access to Information
The Information Regulator has invited all public and private bodies to submit their Annual Reports for the 2022-2023 financial year on access to information requests received and… Read more »
Africa: Media Freedom a Pillar in Democratic South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says freedom of the media to do its work is an imperative pillar of South Africa's democracy. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Msikaba Bridge Construction Worker
Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga has expressed her devastation at the death of a worker in an accident at the Msikaba Bridge in Lusikisiki, in the Eastern Cape on Friday. Read more »
South Africa: Expired Sassa Gold Cards Validity Extended to End of the Year
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has assured social grant beneficiaries with gold cards that they can still receive their grants without any disruptions until the… Read more »
May 07, 2023
South Africa: Gordhan Corrects 'False' Assertions About Public Enterprises Work
The Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, has slammed the DA's unfounded assertions that seek to mislead the South African public, score cheap political points and… Read more »
May 01, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Department Calls on Mines to Register Tailing Dams
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on mining houses that have not registered their dams on the department's database to submit their information in order to… Read more »
South Africa: Victories in the Fight for Better Working Conditions
As the globe observes International Workers' Day, Parliament's Presiding Officers have joined millions of workers around the world in celebrating the victories gained in the fight… Read more »
April 28, 2023
South Africa: UAE President's Private Visit To South Africa Is Above Board - Govt
There is nothing untoward about United Arab Emirates (UAE) President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan and his entourage's visit to South… Read more »
South Africa: Use Electricity Sparingly, Urges Cabinet
Cabinet has called on South Africans to use electricity sparingly as part of the Demand Side Management (DSM) initiatives. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Report On the Evacuation of South Africans in Sudan
Cabinet has welcomed a report setting out the complex but successful evacuations of South Africans from Sudan where conflict is impacting on citizens and nationals from other… Read more »
South Africa: SA Remains a Signatory to Rome Statute
Cabinet has reaffirmed South Africa's participation in the International Criminal Court (ICC) and confirmed that South Africa remains a signatory to the Rome Statute. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Africa: South Africa Remains ICC Participant
The Presidency has moved to clarify that South Africa remains a signatory to the Rome Statute and a participant in the International Criminal Court (ICC). Read more »
April 25, 2023
South Africa: Spokesperson for Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Resigns
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu have thanked the department's outgoing Chief Director of Communications and… Read more »
South Africa: Higher Education Department Invests in the Future
The Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation is investing in infrastructure to provide quality teaching, learning, research and innovation spaces in the post-school… Read more »
April 23, 2023
South Africa: Govt Concerned About Violence in Sudan
The South African Government has joined the international community in its call for parties involved in the conflict in Sudan to lay down their weapons, return to the negotiating… Read more »
April 20, 2023
Namibia: South Africa, Namibia Strengthen Ties
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Namibia and South Africa must strengthen ties for the greater mutual benefit of the two countries. Read more »
April 19, 2023
South Africa: Inflation Rate Rises to 7.1 Percent
Inflation in South Africa rose to 7.1% in March, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealed on Wednesday. Read more »
April 18, 2023
South Africa: Mchunu to Unveil Completed Water Projects in Umgungundlovu
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, will on Thursday officially open the completed Spring Grove Water Treatment Plant in Rosetta and the Bruntville Reservoir in Mooi… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Gordhan Appoints New SAA Interim Board
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced the appointment of an interim board of directors for national carrier, South African Airways (SAA). Read more »
South Africa: Electoral Commission Welcomes Signing of the Electoral Amendment Bill
The Electoral Commission has welcomed the signing into law of the Electoral Amendment Bill. Read more »