March 25
South Africa: Policy Dialogue to Place GBVF Under the Spotlight
The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, will this week host a policy dialogue on the prevention of… Read more »
South Africa: New Generation Capacity Remains in Focus
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says as government and Eskom continue to resolve challenges at the power utility, government is also seized with… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address 12th Proudly SA Localisation Dinner
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday deliver a keynote address at the Localisation Dinner at the conclusion of the 12th Annual Buy Local Summit at the Sandton Convention… Read more »
South Africa: Call to Transform the Biodiversity Sector
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has called for the urgent transformation of the biodiversity sector. Read more »
March 24
South Africa: Fight Against TB Gets $94 Million Boost
South Africa's ongoing efforts to respond to Tuberculosis (TB) have been strengthened with funding of $94 million for the next five years. Read more »
South Africa: Embassy Staff, Students Confirmed Safe After Attack in Russia
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has confirmed that South African embassy staff and students who are based in Russia are safe following a terrorist… Read more »
March 18
South Africa: Human Rights for Only Some, Are Human Rights for None - President
Ahead of Human Rights Day later this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa has reminded the country that "we cannot truly be free until all people are free". Read more »
March 04
South Africa: Celebrating 30 Years of Human Rights
The year 2024 coincides with several historic milestones in the nation's fight for fundamental human rights and freedoms, says Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa. Read more »
March 19
South Africa: South Africa to Commemorate Human Rights Day
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday deliver a keynote address at the national commemoration of Human Rights Day to be held in Sharpeville, Sedibeng District Municipality, in… Read more »
March 18
South Africa: Stage 2 Load Shedding Implemented 'Until Further Notice'
Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding with effect from 5am today. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa and Zimbabwe Enter Landmark Water Sharing Deal
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu and the Zimbabwean Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, have signed an agreement… Read more »
March 17
South Africa: Dr Phil Mjwara Takes a Bow As Director-General of Science and Innovation
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has announced the retirement of Dr Phil Mjwara, the country's longest-serving Director-General, from his… Read more »
South Africa: A Visionary and a Freedom Fighter - President Ramaphosa Pays Homage to King Dinuzulu
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded King Dinuzulu ka Cetshwayo as a visionary and freedom fighter, who fought and greatly sacrificed for the freedom enjoyed by the country today. Read more »
March 13
South Africa: Disaster Teams Activated in KZN Municipalities Amid Heavy Rainfall Warning
Disaster teams have been activated in all KwaZulu-Natal municipalities that may be affected by heavy rainfall that could potentially lead to flooding in the north-eastern part of… Read more »
March 14
South Africa: Concern Over Learner Dropouts and Repetition
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern over the persistently high rates of learner dropouts and repetition urging stakeholders within the education sector to intensify… Read more »
South Africa: Progress Report On Lifestyle Audits for Senior Government Managers Finalised
Cabinet has received a progress report on lifestyle audits of senior management service members. Read more »
South Africa: Godongwana Announces Increase in R350 Grant
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant - popularly known as the R350 grant - is expected to be raised to R370 from April this year. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes AfCFTA Protocol On Women and Youth in Trade
Cabinet says it welcomes the African Union Assembly's adoption of key protocols and decisions affecting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Read more »
South Africa: More Than 2 Million Benefit From Land Reform Programme
As government continues to fast track the pace of land reform, so far 2 345 547 individual beneficiaries, who are members of 460 952 households, have benefited from the… Read more »
South Africa: Ethekwini Municipal Workers' Strike Infringes On Human Rights
Cabinet has expressed concerns at the illegal protest action by eThekwini municipal workers, which has seen violence as well as water and power outages. Read more »
Southern Africa: South Africa Demands Immediate Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has reiterated South Africa's unequivocal call for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza, calling upon the international… Read more »
South Africa: 30 Years of Freedom Campaign Approved
Cabinet has approved the implementation of 30 years of freedom and democracy communication campaign both domestically and internationally. Read more »
South Africa: Hazelmere Dam Project Successfully Completed
The raising of the Hazelmere Dam project was successfully completed at a cost of R820 million, increasing the storage capacity of the dam, said Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo… Read more »
South Africa: Positioning of Shangoni Gate to Boost Tourism
Cabinet has welcomed all the parties involved in reaching consensus on the positioning of the Shangoni Gate in the northern part of the Kruger National Park. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan
Cabinet announced it has approved the Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IndWTMP) for implementation. Read more »