February 08
South Africa: Somebody Give Me a Pen! - President
"The Bill has arrived at my desk. I'm going through the Bill. I'm looking for a pen!" - said President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday night, eliciting much laughter from a packed… Read more »
South Africa: President Calls for Two-State Solution to End Israel's War On Gaza
President Cyril Ramaphosa has once again used his public platform to reiterate his call for a two-State solution between Israel and Palestine and condemn the killing of civilians. Read more »
South Africa: Investment in Infrastructure Gains Momentum
President Cyril Ramaphosa says investment in infrastructure is gaining momentum, and new and innovative funding mechanisms will be used to increase the construction of… Read more »
South Africa: SA Counts Democratic Gains of the Last 30 Years
Despite an uphill battle over the last three decades, South Africa has successfully stayed the course of building a democratic society since the end of apartheid, says President… Read more »
South Africa: Government Determined to Tackle Pressing Issue of Youth Unemployment
As the country marks 30 years of democracy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated government's commitment to tackling the pressing issue of youth unemployment. Read more »
South Africa: End of Load Shedding 'Firmly Within Reach' - President Ramaphosa
Government's "single-minded focus" on implementing plans to urgently address the energy crisis are making gains - with the end of load shedding "firmly within reach." Read more »
February 06
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Engages Youth Ahead of SONA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has held a pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) engagement with young people at the Belhar Sports Complex in Cape Town. Read more »
February 08
South Africa: SONA 2024 a 'Unique' Milestone After 30 Years of Democracy
South Africans can look forward to a "unique" State of the Nation Address (SONA) this evening, as the important event is being held against the backdrop of the country preparing to… Read more »
South Africa: Citizens Express Their Wishes Ahead of SONA
Reducing unemployment and tackling crime are some of the items on the wish list of Capetonians that they hope President Cyril Ramaphosa will speak to when he delivers the State of… Read more »
February 07
South Africa: Cloudy Conditions Expected Ahead of SONA
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) predicts a cloudy start to Thursday's State of the Nation Address (SONA), with skies clearing in the afternoon and moderate winds. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Expected to Announce Election Day Within 15 Days
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce the date for the 2024 national elections within 15 days of the State of the Nation Address, which is to be delivered tomorrow… Read more »
South Africa: Nzimande Approves NSFAS Eligibility Criteria for Financial Aid
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has approved the proposed 2024 National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) eligibility criteria and… Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile Calls for More to Be Done to Transform Mining Industry
Deputy President Paul Mashatile believes that although the Mining Charter has achieved some success in reforming the mining industry, more still needs to be done. Read more »
South Africa: Period for Ministerial Task Team for Captive Lion Industry Extended
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has extended the establishment of the Ministerial Task Team -- which is set to identify and recommend… Read more »
South Africa: Natjoints Ready to Handle All Safety and Security Aspects for SONA
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is satisfied that all deployments are in place to ensure the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2024 takes… Read more »
South Africa: Agricultural Sector Urged to Protect Livestock From Extreme Heat
Western Cape Agriculture MEC, Dr Ivan Meyer, has urged the agriculture sector to take the necessary measures to protect lives, livestock, crops and agricultural infrastructure amid… Read more »
South Africa: MEC Saddened By Death of Grade 1 Gauteng Learner
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed devastation at the death of a Grade 1 girl learner who passed away after allegedly consuming biscuits from a local spaza shop. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Agrees to Extend Commissioner Kieswetter's Tenure At SARS
President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to extend South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter's tenure beyond the end of his term at the revenue collector. Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Western Cape Making Strides
Acting regional manager of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) in the Western Cape, Raymond Maseko, says the agency has done much work to recover the province's network… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Reduces Load Shedding to Stage 1
Eskom has announced that it will reduce load shedding to Stage 1 on Wednesday at 10am. Read more »
South Africa: 2023 Tax Laws Published
National Treasury has announced the publication of the 2023 Tax Acts that have been promulgated and give legislative effect to the tax proposals outlined by the Minister of Finance… Read more »
South Africa/Nigeria: Govt Dismisses Nigeria's 'Warning' Ahead of Afcon Semi-Final
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) has assured that South Africa does not pose any danger to Nigerian citizens, as the two countries are set to face… Read more »
South Africa/Nigeria: SA Rallies Behind Bafana Bafana
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, has encouraged South Africans to get behind Bafana Bafana as they take on Nigeria in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON)… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Disaster Teams Respond to Areas Affected By Severe Thunderstorm
The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department says provincial disaster management teams are responding to the trail of destruction caused by severe… Read more »
February 06
South Africa: Public Advised of Road Closures Ahead of SONA 2024
With the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) taking place on Thursday, the City of Cape Town has advised the public of numerous road closures. Read more »