July 15
South Africa: Western Cape, KZN a Stark Reminder of Worsening Climate Change - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says with the effects of climate change worsening, as seen in the Western Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal, government is seeking more ways to make both the… Read more »
July 14
South Africa: Nuclear Power Build Will Be At a Scale 'We Can Afford' - Minister Ramokgopa
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says South Africa will seek to build a nuclear plant for electricity generation at "a scale and speed that we can… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Continues to Assist Those Affected By Western Cape Floods
Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says government has been hard at work to relocate the families affected by the devastating floods in the Western Cape this week. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Wishes Former U.S. President Trump a Speedy Recovery
President Cyril Ramaphosa has denounced the alleged assassination attempt on former United States President Donald Trump. Read more »
July 12
South Africa: Stats SA Budget Reinforces Commitment to Country Development
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says as government commences with the work of the seventh administration and the next 30 Years of Freedom, it is important to… Read more »
South Africa: Dirco Tables Budget Vote
To boost economic growth, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), says it will intensify its efforts to help South African companies and State-owned… Read more »
July 11
South Africa: Cape Winelands, Overberg Schools to Remain Closed On Friday
The Western Cape Education Department has announced its decision to extend the closure of schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg districts to Friday, following a meeting with… Read more »
July 12
South Africa: Condolences for Family, Friends of Stanley 'Screamer' Tshabalala
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture, Joe McGluwa, has extended the committee's heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of South African… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Intervenes to Assist Families Amid Cape Town Heavy Rains
At least 500 households, whose homes were destroyed by heavy rains in Cape Town, are being temporarily relocated to safer accommodations, as gale-force winds and heavy rains… Read more »
South Africa: Dirco Faces Critical Staffing Shortage Due to Budget Cuts
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says his department, which is facing a critical staff shortage, must do more with less due to resource constraints. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Remains On High Alert As Two More Mpox Cases Reported
Despite heightened public awareness and intensive contact tracing efforts to control the spread of the Monkeypox disease, or Mpox, as it is known for short, South Africa has… Read more »
July 11
South Africa: Dept Committed to Implementing NHI in Phases
Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has emphasised the department's commitment to forge ahead with implementing the National Health Insurance (NHI) in phases in his Budget Vote… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Working Hard to Prevent Cybercrime - Ntshavheni
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has assured the public of government's commitment to prevent cybercrime. Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Schools Closed, 15,000 People Affected By Severe Weather
The Western Cape Government (WCG) continues to provide shelter, food, and blankets to the homeless as the province faces heavy downpours, resulting in the closure of many schools. Read more »
South Africa: President Saddened By Deaths of 12 Learners in Road Accident
President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the deaths of 12 learners from Rocklands Primary School and Laerskool Blyvooruitsig in Carletonville who were involved in a road… Read more »
July 10
South Africa: MEC Saddened By Deaths of Gauteng Learners
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, has expressed sadness at the accident that claimed the lives of 11 learners from the Rocklands… Read more »
South Africa: Gautrain Operator, Numsa Back to Negotiating Table
Gauteng Transport and Logistics MEC, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has welcomed the decision by the Bombela Operating Company and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa… Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Elects House Chairpersons
The National Assembly (NA) has elected Cedric Frolick, Werner Horn and Zandile Majozi to serve as House Chairpersons during a plenary session on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Dept of Infrastructure Investigates R300 Million Theft
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Minister Dean Macpherson has decided to take the public into his confidence in the interests of transparency to reveal a… Read more »
South Africa: Transnet Monitoring Port Operations As Adverse Weather Continues
Transnet says it is continuously monitoring operations at the ports of Cape Town, Saldanha, Port Elizabeth and Ngqura amid adverse weather conditions in parts of the country. Read more »
South Africa: Spanish Tourist Killed By Elephant At the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve in NW
The North West Parks and Tourism Board has confirmed that a male Spanish citizen was killed by an elephant at the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve after stepping out of the vehicle he… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Veld Fires Claim One Life
Runaway veld fires, which have affected various municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, have claimed one life. Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Elects Chairpersons of Committees
The newly established committees of the National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday elected chairpersons of some of the committees. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Congratulates New Iranian President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated President Masoud Pezeshkian on his election as the new President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Former Anti-Apartheid Activist Frank Van Der Horst
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered condolences to the family of anti-apartheid activist and former President of the South African Council on Sport (SACOS) Frank van der Horst. Read more »