February 05
South Africa: Evening Load Shedding to Remain At Stage 3
Eskom is expected to implement Stage 3 load shedding between 4pm and 5am every day due to constrained emergency reserves. Read more »
South Africa: Health Working Around the Clock to Absorb Unemployed Doctors - Minister Phaahla
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says while there are budgetary constraints when it comes to the employment of doctors who wish to remain in the public service after completing… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Engage With Youth
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to hold a Presidential Youth Engagement at the Belhar Sports Centre in Cape Town on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Mchunu Commits to Resolve Ethekwini Water Supply Challenges
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has undertaken to resolve the water supply challenges in the City of eThekwini by 15 February 2024. Read more »
South Africa: W Cape Second Chance Matric Programme Registration Closes On Friday
The Western Cape Education Department has encouraged all learners, who want to register for the Second Chance Matric Support Programme, to do so before the closing date of 9… Read more »
South Africa: Register to Vote At Your Local Municipal Offices
The Electoral Commission is urging those who could not make it to their local voting stations to register or rectify their details to visit its online facility and local municipal… Read more »
South Africa: Work Seekers Warned Not to Fall for Jobs Scam
The Department of Employment and Labour has warned work seekers not to pay for employment opportunities. Read more »
February 04
South Africa: Congratulations Bafana Bafana!
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has congratulated Bafana Bafana on their 2-1 win against Cape Verde on Saturday night. Read more »
South Africa: Good Start to Second Voter Registration Weekend
The Electoral Commission has announced that 304 221 voters have visited voting stations in the initial hours of the first day of the second voter registration weekend. Read more »
South Africa: National Minimum Wage Increases
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new National Minimum Wage (NMW) determination which will go up from R25,42 to R27,58 for each ordinary hour worked. Read more »
South Africa: Term of Appointment of the Eapasa Extended
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has extended the appointment of the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Pleased With Response to Extension of Operating Hours
The Department of Home Affairs has assisted more than 33 500 people in its offices and 105 mobile units that were deployed in the first two days of the service delivery blitz… Read more »
Namibia: Condolences for President Geingob
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his deep condolences to the Government and people of Namibia especially First Lady, Madame Monica Geingos and the family following the… Read more »
January 28
South Africa: Over R6 Million Pledged for Children of Slain Police Officers
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has observed this year's National Police Day by raising funds for the children of police officers who died in the line of duty. Read more »
South Africa: Over 5 Million Travellers Processed Over Festive Season, Says Agency
The Border Management Authority (BMA) announced on Sunday that it processed over five million travellers through South African borders over the festive period. Read more »
South Africa: Electoral Commission Ready to Register Inmates At Correctional Centres
In preparation for inmates' voter registration this week, the Electoral Commission (IEC) and Department of Correctional Services have urged families of inmates to deliver identity… Read more »
January 29
South Africa: Minister Congratulates Boxer Jackson Chauke
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has congratulated South African boxer Jackson Chauke for winning the vacant International Boxing Organization (IBO) flyweight title. Read more »
January 24
South Africa: Over One Million Nsfas Bursary Applications Received
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has received 1 545 822 applications for the 2024 academic year as of 21 January, with additional applications expected before the… Read more »
January 23
South Africa: Several Parts of KZN Classified Disaster Areas Following Floods
Several flood-stricken parts of KwaZulu-Natal have been classified disaster areas by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng. Read more »
South Africa: Have Your Say On National Budget
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has called on South Africans to share their suggestions on the National Budget. Read more »
January 22
South Africa: Ekurhuleni Launches Clean Up Campaign
The City of Ekurhuleni has launched a clean up campaign aimed at addressing illegal dumping and maintaining green spaces in the municipality - particularly in the township. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom to Rollout Prepaid Metres Throughout Limpopo
State power utility Eskom is expected to embark on a province-wide prepaid meter installation drive in Limpopo, as part of its meter maintenance programme. Read more »
South Africa: Education Is the Most Powerful Weapon Against Poverty, Says President Ramaphosa
As the nation commemorates three decades of democracy this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the accomplishments of the class of 2023 matriculants, saying their success… Read more »
South Africa: Fitch SA Rating Maintains a Stable Outlook
Government has noted Fitch's decision to affirm South Africa's longterm foreign and local currency debt ratings at 'BB-' and maintain the stable outlook. Read more »
January 16
South Africa: Transnet Recovery Underway Following Train Collision
Recovery efforts are underway following a derailment in which two trains collided in the early hours of Sunday morning. Read more »