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 »
December 06, 2023
South Africa: Mchunu Reaffirms Commitment to Deliver Quality Water Services
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has reaffirmed the department's commitment to continue efforts to ensure that citizens receive quality water services. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Passes Key Bills
The National Assembly on Tuesday passed several Bills, including the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Bill, the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech… Read more »
December 05, 2023
South Africa: No Sensitive Information Taken During NPA Offices Break in
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has moved to assure the country that no sensitive information, dockets or files were taken during a break in at the Director of Public… Read more »
December 01, 2023
South Africa: SA Lobbies for Re-Election On IMO Council
Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga is spearheading a campaign for South Africa's re-election on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2023-2024… Read more »
South Africa: National Strategic Plan On GBVF Must Be Prioritised - Cabinet
Cabinet has reaffirmed the need to prioritise the implementation of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) of dealing with the second pandemic of gender-based violence and femicide. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Launches Global Alliance Chapter to End Aids In Children By 2030
Deputy President Paul Mashatile officially launched the South African Chapter of the Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children by 2030, led by his wife, Humile Mashatile. Read more »
South Africa: Transnet Granted National Treasury Support Package
Ports and freight rail company Transnet has been issued an immediate R47 billion guarantee facility by National Treasury in support of the company's recovery plan and to meet the… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Supports Competition Commission's Rand Manipulation Probe
Cabinet on Thursday said it will back the Competition Commission's rand manipulation investigation. Read more »
November 30, 2023
South Africa: Call to End Discrimination Against People With Albinism
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has joined the National Albinism Task Force of South Africa (NATF) in calling for the end of discrimination, hostility… Read more »
November 28, 2023
South Africa: Health Welcomes Latest HIV Survey Findings
The Department of Health has welcomed the results of the sixth South African National HIV Prevalence, Incidence, and Behaviour (SABSSM VI) survey released by the Human Sciences… Read more »
South Africa: Energy Equipment Donation to Be Received By Electricity Minister
The first consignment of energy equipment donated by the People's Republic of China is expected to be received by Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientso… Read more »
November 27, 2023
South Africa: Fight Against Gbvf Must Continue Throughout the Year
City of Ekurhuleni Mayor, Sivuyile Ngodwana, has called on all of society to fight back against Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) every day of the year. Read more »
November 21, 2023
South Africa: Urgent Interventions Implemented to Address Port Delays
Transnet says it is implementing a number of urgent interventions to address the backlogs at the Port of Durban and to ease the congestion at Richards Bay. Read more »
South Africa: Asset Forfeiture Unit Scores R1.5bn Seizure Order
The National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit, in collaboration with a special illegal mining unit in the South African Police Service, has obtained a provisional… Read more »
November 20, 2023
South Africa: IEC Briefs On Outcome of First Voter Registration Weekend
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it will later today provide details on the outcome of the first voter registration weekend which took place on Saturday, 18 and… Read more »
November 18, 2023
South Africa: Polls Body Urges Eligible Voters to Go and Register to Vote
It's all systems go for this weekend's Voter Registration Weekend. The Electoral Commission announced the 18-19 weekend as the Voter Registration Weekend. Read more »
November 08, 2023
South Africa: SARS Receives 7 Million Personal Income Tax Returns
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has received seven million non-provisional returns from compliant taxpayers, who have fulfilled their legal obligations by filing their… Read more »
November 06, 2023
South Africa: Mashatile Commits to Deepen Trade With China, Increase Value-Added Products
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa will continue to explore various avenues of strengthening and deepening long-standing economic, trade and people-to-people… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Calls On Israel to Protect Civilians and Fast-Track Repatriation
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has once again called on Israel to adhere to its obligations under international law and protect civilians as… Read more »
November 04, 2023
Africa: U.S. Reiterates Commitment to Strengthen Relations With Africa
United States of America Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, has reiterated her country's commitment to strengthen the U.S.-Africa trade and investment relationship to deliver… Read more »
November 03, 2023
South Africa: AGOA an Opportunity to Elevate Labour Standards and Social Justice Issues
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum creates a significant opportunity to elevate issues associated with labour standards and social justice. Read more »
November 02, 2023
South Africa: SARS Welcomes MTBPS Revenue Revision
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed the tabling of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), despite the statement's downward revision of revenue… Read more »
South Africa: Measures in Place to Ensure Safe and Secure Agoa
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJOINTS) has put measures in place to ensure the 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum takes place in a… Read more »