January 04
South Africa: No Interviews or Alcohol Allowed as Killer Oscar Pistorius Goes on Parole
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says a decision taken by the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) on 24 November 2023 to place inmate Oscar Pistorius on… Read more »
South Africa: Three Women Raped, One Dead in New Years Day Attack
Police have launched a manhunt for two suspects who allegedly raped three women and fatally stabbed one of them on New Year's Day in Tsolo in the Eastern Cape. Read more »
South Africa: City of Cape Town Events Generate Almost R4bn for Economy
The year 2023 was a prolific year for the City of Cape Town as it hosted more than 1 200 events, which contributed nearly R4 billion to the economy and created job opportunities… Read more »
South Africa: Tributes for Magubane Continue
Tributes for the late veteran photographer Peter Magubane have continued to pour in. Read more »
South Africa: Memorial Service Held for the Late Dr Ngema
A memorial service reflecting on the life of the late legendary playwright, Dr Mbongeni Ngema, was held at the Playhouse Theatre in Durban on Wednesday. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Services Temporarily Unavailable
The Department of Home Affairs has issued an alert to citizens that its services are not available at the moment due to a technical problem on the State Information Technology… Read more »
January 02
South Africa: NSFAS Committed to Settling Outstanding Disbursements
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says it is determined to conclude all outstanding 2023 disbursements by 15 January 2024, in consultation with the affected… Read more »
South Africa: Kusile Unit 5 Synchronised to the Grid
Eskom has synchronised Unit 5 of the Kusile Power Station project to the national grid. Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding Returns
Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding with effect from 5am after several generating units did not come back online as anticipated. Read more »
South Africa: Relief At the Pumps
With just two days into the new year, motorists will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps on Wednesday as the price of petrol is set to come down by between 62 and 76 cents a… Read more »
South Africa: SA Approaches ICJ
South Africa has approached the International Court of Justice, under the Genocide Convention, with respect to acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza. Read more »
South Africa: Special Provincial Official Funeral for Dr Ngema
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has expressed her gratitude to President Cyril Ramaphosa for granting the legendary and internationally acclaimed playwright, composer,… Read more »
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Legendary Photographer, Peter Magubane
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to veteran photographer and activist Peter Magubane, who passed away at the age of 91 on Monday. Read more »
December 29, 2023
South Africa: Four Bodies Recovered in Ladysmith Floods
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management Centre has confirmed that search and rescue teams have discovered the remains of four people in Ladysmith. Read more »
South Africa: Tributes Continue to Pour in for Dr Ngema
Tributes for cultural stalwart, Dr Mbongeni Ngema, who passed away in a car accident this week, continue to pour in. Read more »
December 27, 2023
South Africa: Five Nabbed for Illegal Mining in Limpopo
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has urged members of the public to report illegal mining activities after five undocumented foreign nationals were arrested in Limpopo. Read more »
South Africa: Nguni Cattle Handover Boosts Commercialisation Efforts
Farmers in the Eastern Cape have welcomed the handover of 17 Nguni cattle bulls as part of the Livestock Production Improvement Scheme (LPIS). Read more »
South Africa: Tourism Monitors Deployed to Table Mountain
The deployment of 40 tourism monitors at the Table Mountain National Park has been welcomed by the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille. Read more »
South Africa: Motorists Urged to Be Cautious When Driving in Wet Weather
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has advised motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in rainy conditions. Read more »
December 21, 2023
South Africa: Public Urged to Follow Instructions of Firefighting Authorities in Simon's Town
The public has been urged to follow instructions from firefighters managing the wildfire in Simon's Town. Read more »
December 19, 2023
South Africa: Nrf Increases Funding for Postdoctoral Fellows
The National Research Foundation (NRF) announced on Tuesday its decision to increase the annual value of grants awarded to postdoctoral fellows. Read more »
Egypt: President Ramaphosa Congratulates Egyptian President On Re-Election
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on his re-election as president of that country. Read more »
South Africa: Reduce Food Waste This Christmas
With the holiday season often being a time of abundance and indulgence, the City of Cape Town has urged residents to join in the effort to reduce food waste during the upcoming… Read more »
South Africa: Anti-Corruption Forum Welcomes SAPS Progress Against Construction Mafia
The Infrastructure Built Anti-Corruption Forum (IBACF) has welcomed the progress made by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies on the progress… Read more »
South Africa: Closing Date for Draft SA Petroleum Company Bill Public Comments Extended
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has extended the closing date for comments on the draft South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Bill. Read more »