April 14, 2023
South Africa: W Cape Signs Agreement to Grow Potato Industry
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), together with Potatoes SA, recently signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which commits both parties to grow… Read more »
Namibia: President Ramaphosa to Host Namibian President
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to host Namibian President Hage Geingob, who will undertake a State Visit to South Africa on Thursday, 20 April 2023. Read more »
South Africa: Forum Considers Measures to Strengthen Legislatures
National Assembly (NA) Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has urged the country's 10 legislative bodies to have a common voice on South Africa's position on current geopolitical… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Appoints Permanent Head of Generation
Eskom has appointed experienced energy executive Bheki Nxumalo as Head of Generation, with immediate effect. Read more »
April 13, 2023
South Africa: KZN to Embark On Anti-Crime Campaign
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government will embark on a community mobilisation campaign against crime. Read more »
South Africa: SA Reaches R1.2 Trillion Investment Target
While the target of reaching R1.2 trillion worth of investments has been successfully reached at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC), currently underway, President… Read more »
April 12, 2023
South Africa: Bill Signals Major Boost for Workplace Equity
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Employment Equity Amendment Bill of 2020 into law. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Employees in State Housing Warned to Pay Rent
North West Public Works and Roads MEC, Gaoage Molapisi, has called on all government employees residing in State houses to pay for their stay or face eviction. Read more »
April 03, 2023
South Africa: Deposit Insurance Body Established to Protect Bank Depositors
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has established South Africa's first deposit insurance body to protect bank depositors and bring further confidence to a resilient financial… Read more »
April 06, 2023
South Africa: Government to Launch 29th Anniversary of Freedom Day
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa will set the tone for Freedom Month when he outlines government's programme to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the nation's… Read more »
South Africa: Creecy Withdraws Threatened or Protected Terrestrial and Freshwater Species Regulations
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has withdrawn Regulations pertaining to Threatened or Protected terrestrial and freshwater Species (TOPS) and the… Read more »
South Africa: Government Urges South Africans to Help Keep the Lights On
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Thembi Nkadimeng, has urged South Africans to join government in making power cuts a thing of the past. Read more »
April 03, 2023
South Africa: Youth Employment Service a Beacon of Hope
The Youth Employment Service (YES) is creating critical opportunities for youth to receive training, to enter the labour market and receive an income to support themselves and… Read more »
March 30, 2023
South Africa: Temporary Manager Appointed for Mangaung Prison
Following the daring escape of convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester, from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in the Free State, Correctional Services National Commissioner,… Read more »
South Africa: Khoza Hands Over High-Tech Braille Machine to Pietermaritzburg Organisation
As part of ensuring that no member of society is left behind in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC, Nonhlanhla Khoza, has donated a… Read more »
South Africa: Government Concerned Over Locally Acquired Indigenous Cholera Cases
The Department of Health has expressed concern at the increasing number of locally acquired indigenous cholera cases following the four new cholera cases that were recorded over… Read more »
South Africa: Hawks Conduct Operations At Bedfordview House, Offices
The Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation team conducted simultaneous search and seizure operations at a house in Bedfordview and offices in Germiston and Edenvale on Wednesday… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Awaits Update On Gupta Brother's Extradition Application Over State Capture
An urgent meeting has been requested between the South African and United Arab Emirates' central authorities as well as the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald… Read more »
March 28, 2023
South Africa: Transnet Investigates 'Ghost Trains'
State freight rail, port and pipeline company Transnet says it has launched a probe into allegations of "ghost trains" operating on its lines. Read more »
South Africa: President Directs Transnet to Implement Reforms to Turnaround Entity's Performance
President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed Transnet to implement reforms swiftly and completely to turn around the crisis in South Africa's logistics system. Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile Participates in Buy Local Summit
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will later this evening attend and deliver the keynote address at the Proudly South African Buy Local Summit and Expo Localisation Dinner at the… Read more »
South Africa: More Than 200 Companies On Show At Buy Local Summit & Expo
The Proudly South African Buy Local Summit & Expo is featuring more than 200 high quality home-grown goods and service providers, who are showcasing everything from… Read more »
South Africa: Estina Dairy Farm Tax Fraud Trial Underway
The State's first witness in the R37.7 million Estina dairy farm tax fraud trial is expected to continue his testimony in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court today. Read more »
March 25, 2023
South Africa: Stigma Remains a Barrier in the Fight Against TB
Stigma and discrimination remain barriers that limit access to tuberculosis (TB) screening, treatment and care - compromising the lives of people who are infected and affected by… Read more »
March 22, 2023
South Africa: Deputy President to Brief Parliament On Load Shedding, Traditional Leaders
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will respond to oral questions in the National Assembly on Thursday, 23 March. Read more »