January 02
South Africa: Load Shedding Returns
Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding with effect from 5am after several generating units did not come back online as anticipated. Read more »
South Africa: Relief At the Pumps
With just two days into the new year, motorists will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps on Wednesday as the price of petrol is set to come down by between 62 and 76 cents a… Read more »
South Africa: SA Approaches ICJ
South Africa has approached the International Court of Justice, under the Genocide Convention, with respect to acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza. Read more »
South Africa: Special Provincial Official Funeral for Dr Ngema
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has expressed her gratitude to President Cyril Ramaphosa for granting the legendary and internationally acclaimed playwright, composer,… Read more »
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Legendary Photographer, Peter Magubane
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to veteran photographer and activist Peter Magubane, who passed away at the age of 91 on Monday. Read more »
December 29, 2023
South Africa: Four Bodies Recovered in Ladysmith Floods
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Disaster Management Centre has confirmed that search and rescue teams have discovered the remains of four people in Ladysmith. Read more »
South Africa: Tributes Continue to Pour in for Dr Ngema
Tributes for cultural stalwart, Dr Mbongeni Ngema, who passed away in a car accident this week, continue to pour in. Read more »
December 27, 2023
South Africa: Five Nabbed for Illegal Mining in Limpopo
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has urged members of the public to report illegal mining activities after five undocumented foreign nationals were arrested in Limpopo. Read more »
South Africa: Nguni Cattle Handover Boosts Commercialisation Efforts
Farmers in the Eastern Cape have welcomed the handover of 17 Nguni cattle bulls as part of the Livestock Production Improvement Scheme (LPIS). Read more »
South Africa: Tourism Monitors Deployed to Table Mountain
The deployment of 40 tourism monitors at the Table Mountain National Park has been welcomed by the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille. Read more »
South Africa: Motorists Urged to Be Cautious When Driving in Wet Weather
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has advised motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in rainy conditions. Read more »
December 21, 2023
South Africa: Public Urged to Follow Instructions of Firefighting Authorities in Simon's Town
The public has been urged to follow instructions from firefighters managing the wildfire in Simon's Town. Read more »
December 19, 2023
South Africa: Nrf Increases Funding for Postdoctoral Fellows
The National Research Foundation (NRF) announced on Tuesday its decision to increase the annual value of grants awarded to postdoctoral fellows. Read more »
Egypt: President Ramaphosa Congratulates Egyptian President On Re-Election
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, on his re-election as president of that country. Read more »
South Africa: Reduce Food Waste This Christmas
With the holiday season often being a time of abundance and indulgence, the City of Cape Town has urged residents to join in the effort to reduce food waste during the upcoming… Read more »
South Africa: Anti-Corruption Forum Welcomes SAPS Progress Against Construction Mafia
The Infrastructure Built Anti-Corruption Forum (IBACF) has welcomed the progress made by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other law enforcement agencies on the progress… Read more »
South Africa: Closing Date for Draft SA Petroleum Company Bill Public Comments Extended
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has extended the closing date for comments on the draft South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Bill. Read more »
South Africa: Health Intensifies Emergency Services During the Festive Season
The Department of Health has announced that it has intensified Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with over 1 540 ambulances deployed across the country's major routes and strategic… Read more »
South Africa: Durban Beaches 'Safe for Swimming', Mayor Says
As thousands of holidaymakers are expected to descend on Durban shores for the festive season, eThekwini Municipality Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has assured visitors and residents that… Read more »
December 18, 2023
South Africa: Joining Foreign Armed Forces Could Lead to Prosecution, Government Warns
South Africans have been urged to avoid joining foreign armed forces, which may contribute to the violation of domestic and international law. Read more »
South Africa: Young Men Urged to Consider Nursing As a Career
KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane, has urged young men to consider pursuing a career in the nursing profession. Read more »
South Africa: N West Premier Condemns Fatal Shooting of Nine People in Rustenburg
North West Premier Kaobitsa Bushy Maape has condemned the fatal shooting of nine people on Saturday at Popo Molefe informal settlement, near Rustenburg, in the North West. Read more »
December 12, 2023
South Africa: Seeds for a Better 2024 Have Been Sown - President Ramaphosa
Although South Africa continues to face challenges from various quarters, the ground work for a better 2024 has been laid. Read more »
South Africa: Cranes Added At Transnet's Cape Town Container Terminal to Boost Productivity
Transnet's Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has received a delivery of seven pre-used rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs). Read more »
South Africa: Process to Procure Nuclear Energy to Begin
South Africa will soon begin the procurement process for some 2 500MW of nuclear energy. Read more »