August 12
South Africa: Emergency Housing Team Dispatched to Assist Collapsed Dam Victims
Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has dispatched an emergency housing team to urgently assist displaced families whose homes were flooded when the walls of a dam… Read more »
South Africa: Emergency Spillway Under Construction to Avoid Further Riverlands Disaster
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has given the City of Cape Town permission to construct an emergency spillway on the fourth and remaining farm dam reported to be on… Read more »
South Africa: Entrepreneurship Can Be Used to Lift More Women Out of Poverty, Says President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that through stronger collaboration between government and business, along with the backing of labor and civil society, entrepreneurship… Read more »
August 08
South Africa: Government Prepares for G20 Presidency and Summit
Preparations are ongoing for South Africa's Group of 20 (G20) Presidency and the hosting of the G20 Summit in 2025. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Commends Addition of SA Sites to Unesco List
Cabinet has commended the latest addition of the South African human rights and liberation struggle sites in the prestigious list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and… Read more »
South Africa: Rapid Response Team to Deal With Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreaks
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has established a rapid response team to deal with all current outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Commends Continued Law Enforcement Agencies Successes
As part of the ongoing fight against crime, Cabinet has commended the continued successes of law enforcement agencies in the arrest of members of organised crime syndicates and… Read more »
South Africa: Existing Employment Equity Act Provisions Remain Relevant
The existing Employment Equity (EE) Act provisions for the 2024 Employment Equity reporting period are still applicable, pending the signing of the EE amendments. Read more »
South Africa: Consistent Electricity Supply 'A Step Closer'
Consistent electricity supply in South Africa is now "one step closer" due to the diligent and dedicated implementation of the Energy Action Plan (EAP). Read more »
South Africa: NSFAS Budget to Better Address Increasing Number of Applications
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Administrator, Freeman Nomvalo, says the organisation is revising its budget to better address the increasing number of… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes ICJ Advisory On Occupied Palestinian Territories
Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says South Africa's Cabinet has welcomed an advisory by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the "legal consequences… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences to Family of Veteran Actress Connie Chiume
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the family of veteran actress Connie Chiume, who passed away this week. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Women's Day Commemoration
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to officiate the national Women's Day commemoration tomorrow, which will be hosted by the Khâi-Ma Municipality in Pofadder in the… Read more »
South Africa: Miss SA Contestant's Mother May Have Committed Identity Fraud, Department Says
In the ongoing investigation into the citizenship of Chidimma Adetshina, the Department of Home Affairs says prima facie reasons exist to believe that fraud and identity theft may… Read more »
South Africa: NPA Will Reinstate Estina Case 'As Soon As Possible'
The National Prosecuting Authority Investigating Directorate (NPA ID) has vowed to reinstate the Estina dairy farm case "as soon as possible", following a decision by the Free… Read more »
August 06
South Africa: Chiloane Condemns Matshidiso Primary School Incident
Gauteng Education, Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation MEC, Matome Chiloane has condemned the "reprehensible" incident caught on video at Matshidiso Primary School in Katlehong. Read more »
August 05
South Africa: Dws Priorities Completion of Bucket Eradication Projects
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it will prioritise the completion of the remaining delayed Bucket Eradication Programme projects in the Northern Cape and the Free… Read more »
August 06
South Africa: Karabo Morapedi Rises Above the Odds
Loving and supporting children who live with disabilities is key to enabling them to reach their full potential. Read more »
South Africa: Apply for Funding for Community Heritage Project
The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) is inviting heritage practitioners, activists and enthusiasts to apply for Heritage Funding until 30 August 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Arts Minister Pays Tribute to Connie Chiume
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has extended his condolences to the family, friends and fans of legendary actress Connie Chiume. Read more »
South Africa: Dr John Kani Awarded Order of the British Empire
Government has congratulated Dr John Kani, South Africa's veteran actor, director and playwright, after His Majesty King Charles III honoured him with the esteemed Order of the… Read more »
August 05
South Africa: Two More Mpox Cases Recorded in Gauteng and KZN
The Department of Health has called for ongoing public vigilance against Mpox disease as two more laboratory-confirmed infections have been detected in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Delivering 'Exceptional' Performance but Minister Remains Cautious
Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has warned that although Eskom has delivered exceptional performance to keep load shedding at bay, the country is "not… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Mckenzie Steps in to Assist National School of the Arts
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Gayton McKenzie has committed to assist the financially strapped National School of the Arts (NSA) to turn around its financial fortunes. Read more »
South Africa: Nzimande to Address the World's Largest Astronomy Meeting
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, will give the opening address at the world's largest astronomy meeting, the 32nd General Assembly of the… Read more »