May 09
South Africa: Shearing Shed to Take Local Market to New Heights
Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Lubabalo Mabuyane, says the provincial government understands the importance of the agriculture sector in economic development and hence proper… Read more »
South Africa: Pandor Highlights Importance of Student Activism in Support of Palestine
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has welcomed the growing international movement of student activism in support of justice for the people of… Read more »
South Africa: Foot and Mouth Disease Detected On Eastern Cape Farm
The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform has confirmed cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) on one of the farms in the province. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Approves Bill Criminalising Hate Crimes, Hate Speech
President Cyril Ramaphosa has given his approval to the Preventing and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, which criminalises hate crimes and hate speech. Read more »
South Africa: President to Engage Northern Cape Residents On Various Issues
President Cyril Ramaphosa will today lead government's interaction - in the form of a District Development Model Presidential Imbizo - with communities and stakeholders within the… Read more »
May 08
South Africa: Emergency Personnel 'True Heroes' As 36 Pulled From Building Site
The number of people retrieved from the collapsed five-storey building in George has risen to 36 as of Wednesday morning. Read more »
South Africa: Delivering Free and Fair Elections
With 30 years of experience in running elections in the country, the Electoral Commission (IEC) has earned itself an impressive track-record and reputation for ensuring that this… Read more »
South Africa: George Tragedy - Call for Organisations to Prioritise Safety in Workplaces
Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi, says the collapse of the building which was under construction in George is a sobering reminder of the critical importance of… Read more »
May 07
South Africa: Burning of SA Flag Is Unacceptable - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the burning of the South African flag in a political advert saying it is "treasonous". Read more »
South Africa: Mobile Home Affairs Offices to Bring Convenience for Mokopane Residents
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday unveiled 100 Department of Home Affairs (DHA) mobile offices in Mokopane, Limpopo. Read more »
May 06
South Africa: KZN Declares War On Illegal Dumping
In a bid to eradicate illegal dump sites and maintain cleanliness in public spaces, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has… Read more »
May 07
South Africa: Condolences for Families of George Building Collapse
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended condolences to the families of those who died in the George building structure collapse. Read more »
South Africa: City Power's Eskom Debt Reaches 'Unprecedented Levels'
Eskom says it will approach the courts in a bid to have City Power pay its R1 billion debt to the national power utility. Read more »
May 06
South Africa: Government Notes Strides Made in Energy Plan Delivery
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says government is making strides in the delivery of the energy plan unveiled by President Cyril… Read more »
South Africa: Police 'Unapologetic' in Fighting Crime and Criminality in the Country
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, says the South African Police Service (SAPS) remains unapologetic in its decisive stance on fighting crime and criminality in the country. Read more »
South Africa: Pandor On Working Visit to Equatorial Guinea
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, is on a two-day working visit to Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Read more »
South Africa: Administrator Addresses Alleged Outstanding Payments for Private Student Accommodation
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Administrator, Freeman Nomvalo, has assigned staff to urgently address concerns around the outstanding payments for private student… Read more »
South Africa: High-Risk People Encouraged to Get Flu Vaccination
As South Africa enters the winter season, Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has encouraged the public, especially people at high risk of severe influenza, to… Read more »
South Africa: Court Orders 'Stolen Land' to Be Transferred Back to Provincial Department
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a forfeiture order by the High Court of South Africa: Gauteng Division, in Pretoria, to the SIU and Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU)… Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding Remains Suspended
Eskom says load shedding remains suspended due to the continued sustained improvement in generation performance and a 4 400MW reduction in unplanned outages. Read more »
May 05
South Africa: Limpopo Mother Arrested for Son's Gruesome Murder
A woman has been arrested after allegedly decapitating her 18-year-old son in the Leshikishiki village in the Lebowakgomo policing area in Limpopo. Read more »
May 02
South Africa: Eskom Reaches Significant Milestone in Curbing Load Shedding
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the end of load shedding is "within touching distance". Read more »
May 01
South Africa: All Systems Go for Registered Voters to Cast Ballots Abroad
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says it is confident that all systems are in place for the shipment of voting materials to enable South African… Read more »
April 30
South Africa: Govt Creates Better Life During 30 Years of Democracy
Over the past 30 years government has empowered its citizens by implementing programmes aimed at improving their lives for the better. Read more »
South Africa: Health Dismisses Reports of New Covid-19 Variant
The National Department of Health says it has noted with concern old and fake news about the COVID-19 Omicron XBB variant circulating on social media. Read more »