April 30
South Africa: Dingaan Thobela 'A Champion Fighter Who Captured the Hearts of the Nation'
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has paid tribute to the late South African boxing legend Dingaan Thobela, describing him as one of the world's standout fighters. Read more »
April 25
South Africa: South Africa On Track to Eliminate Malaria Disease By 2028
The Department of Health says South Africa is on track to achieve malaria elimination status by 2028, as outlined in the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan. Read more »
April 17
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection
Cabinet has approved the Final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection. Read more »
April 16
South Africa: Electricity Minister to Visit Northern Cape
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is expected to undertake an outreach programme with business stakeholders in the Northern Cape. Read more »
South Africa: Update On Presidential Ethekwini Working Group
The Presidency has provided an update on the work of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group. Read more »
South Africa: IEC Ready to Print Ballot Papers for 2024 Elections
With the finalisation of the list of candidates contesting seats in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE2024), the Electoral Commission (IEC) can now go ahead with the… Read more »
South Africa: SA Ranks Top Three for Fiscal Transparency
National Treasury has welcomed South Africa's ranking by the International Monetary Fund's Fiscal Transparency Evaluation Report of being among the top three countries worldwide… Read more »
April 15
South Africa: SAHPRA Recalls Two Batches of Benylin Paediatric Cough Syrup
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has recalled two batches of Benylin pediatric cough syrup. Read more »
April 12
South Africa: Life Imprisonment for Five Men Who Killed Limpopo Mayor Moses Maluleke
Limpopo Premier Stanley Chupu Mathabatha has welcomed the sentencing of five men, who murdered the Mayor of Collins Chabane Municipality, Moses Maluleke, in July last year. Read more »
South Africa: Ramokgopa Visits Camden Power Station
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, continued his visits to power stations with a stop at the Camden Power Station in Mpumalanga, on… Read more »
South Africa: Creecy Extends West Coast Rock Lobster Fishing Season
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has granted a short extension of the Nearshore West Coast Rock Lobster fishing season. Read more »
South Africa: Presidents Ramaphosa and Masisi Visit Limpopo Bus Crash Site
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the quick and compassionate local response to the bus crash which claimed the lives of 45 Botswana nationals is a testament of the warm and… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Welcomes Legend Abdullah Ibrahim for a Concert
Cape Town's Abdullah Ibrahim is set to perform at a sold-out concert at the City Hall tonight, 12 April 2024, after a five-year hiatus. Read more »
South Africa: Nzimande Dissolves NSFAS Board
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, has dissolved the board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and placed it under… Read more »
South Africa: e-Tolls Officially Scraped
Government has officially switched off the gantries of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), popularly known as e- tolls. Read more »
April 10
South Africa: President Ramaphosa, President Masisi to Visit Bus Accident Site in Limpopo
President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Botswana counterpart, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, will on Thursday visit the site of a bus accident in Limpopo that claimed the lives of 45… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Clarifies Misunderstanding On Visas
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has moved to clarify a misunderstanding on the gazetted regulations recommendations on the Critical Skills and General Work Visas. Read more »
April 08
South Africa: Weather Service Warns of Cold Temperatures
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of cold temperatures, widespread rainfall, and possible flooding over parts of South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: School Closures Following Weather Warning
Schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg Education Districts, and the Helderberg basin area in the Western Cape have been closed on Monday due to the severe storm warnings for… Read more »
April 07
South Africa: April Marks Major Milestone in South Africa
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the month of April is a very important month in the country's calendar because it marks Freedom Month, as well as an incredible milestone of 30… Read more »
South Africa: Diversifying Water Resource Mix Essential for Supply Security, Says Mahlobo
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has emphasised the importance of diversifying South Africa's water resource mix for water security. Read more »
April 05
South Africa: Government Accelerates Programme to Connect Citizens to Internet
Government intends to connect 1.5 million households in rural and township areas by the end of the year to the internet, enabled by Wi-Fi hotspots. Read more »
April 04
South Africa: Political Parties, Independent Candidates Sign Code of Conduct
Political parties and independent candidates contesting the 2024 National and Provincial Elections have signed the Electoral Commission's Code of Conduct committing to abide by the… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Pays Tribue to Tony Heard
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to distinguished journalist, acclaimed editor, and former special adviser in the Presidency, Tony Heard. Read more »
April 02
South Africa: Eskom Applies Electricity Tariff Increase
The price of electricity will increase this week, following Eskom's implementation of its new electricity tariff of between 12.72% and 12.74%. Read more »