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 »
South Africa: Preferred Bidders for Battery Storage IPP Bid Window One Announced
The announcement of the four preferred bidders under the first bid window of the Battery Energy Storage Independent Power Procurement (BESIPPP) Programme marks a "significant… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Reaffirms Brics' Call to End Israel-Palestine War
Cabinet has reaffirmed the call made by the BRICS nations for a comprehensive ceasefire and an end to the violence in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Measures Put in Place By Transnet
Cabinet has welcomed measures and plans put in place by Transnet to resolve the backlog at ports in Durban and Richard's Bay. Read more »
South Africa: President Heads to Dubai for UNFCCC's COP28
President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week lead South Africa's delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC) 28th Conference of Parties (COP28)… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Makes Progress in Addressing Anti-Money Laundering Systems - National Treasury
South Africa has made progress in addressing the 20 technical compliance difficulties in its anti-money laundering system. Read more »
November 29, 2023
South Africa: Unauthorised Expenditure Remains High - Auditor-General
The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Tsakani Maluleke says unauthorised expenditure at departments remained high throughout the administrative term, totaling R28.22 billion… Read more »
South Africa: Delay in Delivery of Infrastructure Projects Affects Service Delivery - Auditor-General
The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) Tsakani Maluleke says all too often infrastructure delivery projects which have been delayed, are costing more than what was initially… Read more »
South Africa: AG Reports Overall Improved Audit Outcomes
The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), Tsakani Maluleke, has reported an overall improvement in the national and provincial government audit outcomes. Read more »
South Africa: Employment and Labour Conveys Condolences to the Families of the 11 Departed Miners in Implats
The Department of Employment and Labour has sent its deep condolences to the families of the 11 miners who tragically lost their lives at the Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg in… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Loss of Life In Impala Platinum Mine Tragedy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the death of 11 mineworkers at Impala Platinum Mine Shaft 11, in Rustenburg in the North West. Read more »
November 28, 2023
South Africa: Government Announces New Awards for Arts, Culture Sector
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has announced that government will be hosting an all-encompassing awards ceremony to recognise those who exhibit outstanding artistic… Read more »
South Africa: The Role of Men Important in Ending Gender-Based Violence - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the role of men as an increasingly influential force in making the Convention to End Violence Against Women and Girls a tangible… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Promises Investigation Into Fatal Implats Accident
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has assured that his department will investigate the fatal accident at Impala Platinum Holdings (Implats) mine which claimed… Read more »
South Africa: Work Under Way to Clear Hyacinth At Hartebeespoort Dam
The Department of Water and Sanitation is working tirelessly to ensure the efficient rehabilitation of the Hartebeespoort Dam. Read more »
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: Stage 4 Load Shedding Until Saturday
Eskom has announced that it will implement Stage 4 load shedding from 2pm on Monday until 5am on Saturday morning. Read more »
South Africa: Nomsa Chabeni Appointed SABC's New CEO
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) announced on Monday the appointment of Nomsa Chabeli as its new CEO. Read more »
South Africa: Survey Shows Decrease in Those Living With HIV in SA
A new survey has found that the percentage of people living with the HIV virus in South Africa has decreased from 14% in 2017 to 12.7% in 2022. Read more »
South Africa: Collaboration Is Key to Moving SA Towards a Water Secure Future
Collaboration is critical in moving South Africa towards a more water secure future that in all essence, is the pursuit towards the fundamental preservation of life. Read more »
South Africa: Men and Boys Can Break the Cycle of Violence - President Ramaphosa
As the country marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign, President Cyril Ramaphosa believes that men and boys can break the… Read more »
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 »
South Africa: SAPS Honours Those Fighting GBV
As the country observes the annual 16 Days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children campaign, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is highlighting the work of its… Read more »
South Africa: All Systems Go for KZN Vehicle Licence Numbering System Rollout
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is confident with the state of readiness for the rollout of the new vehicle licence numbering system for the province, which will commence… Read more »