March 14
South Africa: Government, Business Partnership to Accelerate Economic Growth
Investing in businesses is an important way to increase productivity and create more jobs. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Concerned About Safety of Children
Cabinet has expressed concern about the safety of children following recent cases of child kidnappings in different parts of the country. Read more »
South Africa: SA to Commemorate World Consumer Rights Day
Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina will on Friday join the National Consumer Commission (NCC) in commemorating World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) at the… Read more »
South Africa: SA Engages US On Efforts to Exit Grey List
Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo, has reiterated to his counterparts in the United States of America (USA) that government is working hard to get South Africa out of… Read more »
South Africa: SAA, Takatso Deal Collapses - Don't Worry About Your Jobs, Gordhan Says
Following three years of negotiation, Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan has announced the termination of negotiations for the transaction to sell 51% of South African… Read more »
South Africa: Ports Regulator of South Africa and B-Bbee Commission Sign MOU
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at addressing transformation in the ports sector has been entered into between the Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA) and the… Read more »
March 13
South Africa: Service Delivery 'War Room' Working to Resolve Water and Electricity Disruptions
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is implementing rapid response interventions to resolve water and electricity disruptions in various municipalities across the… Read more »
March 12
South Africa: Households Engaged On Cape Town Central Line Relocation Plans
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) plans to relocate 5 195 households encroaching on the rail reserve in the Western Cape in two phases. Read more »
March 13
South Africa: Govt Stands By Decision to File Lawsuit Against Israel
South Africa has no regrets about becoming the first country to file a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to end its "deadly and relentless… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: South Africa, Zimbabwe to Sign Agreement for Treated Water Transfer to Musina
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, and his Zimbabwean counterpart, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development Minister, Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, will on… Read more »
March 12
South Africa: Inquiry Into Unauthorised Circulation of Party Lists #SAVotes2024
The Electoral Commission has instituted an inquiry to establish the circumstances of the unauthorised circulation of party candidate lists and the person or persons responsible. Read more »
South Africa: Over 27.79 Million Voters Eligible to Cast Their Votes in 2024 Elections
The Independent Electoral Commission says over 27.79 million voters - the highest since the dawn of democracy in South Africa, are eligible to cast their votes in the 2024 National… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: Almost All Universities Pay Nsfas February Allowances
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has commended the cooperation from all universities and Student Representative Councils (SRCs) who ensured that the February… Read more »
South Africa: Public Sector Pension Funds Amendments Published
The National Treasury has published the proposed amendments to various pieces of legislation governing public sector pension funds. Read more »
South Africa: Challenges Remain, but There Is Improvement At Eskom - Ramokgopa
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says trends are showing that there are signs of improvement and progress at Eskom. Read more »
South Africa: Government, Private Sector Partnership Yields Positive Results
Over the last nine months, the partnership between government and business has made significant strides in addressing the electricity supply crisis, the severe challenges in… Read more »
South Africa: Ramadaan Kareem!
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his well wishes to South African Muslims on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadaan. Read more »
South Africa: Men Called to Stand Up Against GBV
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated its call for all South African men to stand and fight the scourge of rape and gender-based… Read more »
March 10
South Africa: Eskom to Implement Stage 1 Load Shedding
Eskom has announced that Stage 1 load shedding will be implemented from 4 pm on Sunday afternoon. Read more »
South Africa: Child of South African Woman in Senegalese Prison Comes Home
The Department of Social Development has successfully repariated a toddler who was being held in a Dakar prison in Senegal. Read more »
March 08
South Africa: President Calls for an End to Palestinian Suffering
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the people of Gaza are facing unfathomable human suffering as the conflict between Israel and Palestine continues. Read more »
South Africa: Economy Must Transform to Meet Development Demands
All sectors of the economy must adjust to new demands for personnel, skills, research, digital connection, and alternative platforms for education, health, and public services. Read more »
South Africa: Justice Department and Multichoice Partner Against Piracy
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the Multichoice Group have signed an anti-piracy memorandum of understanding (MOU). Read more »
South Africa: 13 Officers Earn Their Special Task Force Wings
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has welcomed 13 Special Task Force (STF) operators to join the organisation's elite tactical unit. Read more »
March 06
South Africa: Government Welcomes Slight GDP Growth
Government has welcomed the release of the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures by Statistics South Africa, which show a slight growth of 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Read more »