November 15, 2023
South Africa: Load Shedding Requires Urgent Intervention, Minister Tells Parliament
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has told the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises that load shedding is an existential… Read more »
South Africa: 62 Small-Scale Fishing Co-Operatives Get Fishing Rights in Western Cape
Government has allocated 15-year fishing rights to 62 small-scale fishing cooperatives, with a total membership of 3 850 declared fishers, in the Western Cape. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Lays Out On Transmission Expansion
Eskom Managing Director of Transmission, Segomoco Scheppers, says the power utility is working hard to expand transmission lines and unlock future generation capacity for the power… Read more »
South Africa: State Security Agency Head Resigns
State Security Agency (SSA) Director-General, Ambassador Thembisile Cheryl Majola, has resigned, the Presidency announced on Wednesday. Read more »
November 13, 2023
South Africa: EC Notes Report On Child Malnutrition
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government says it has noted the South African Human Rights Commission's (SAHRC) report on Child Malnutrition and the Right to Food, which calls for… Read more »
South Africa: International Maritime Organisation Team to Audit Marine Operations
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has officially welcomed the International Maritime Organisation audit team who are in the country to conduct a mandatory audit under the IMO's… Read more »
South Africa: Israel-Palestine Expected to Be Under Discussion During Ramaphosa's State Visit to Qatar
Discussions about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be on the table when President Cyril Ramaphosa embarks on a State Visit to Qatar on Wednesday. Read more »
November 12, 2023
South Africa: Environment Minister Publishes Game Meat Strategy
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has published the Game Meat Strategy for South Africa (the Strategy) in the Government Gazette No.49620 for… Read more »
South Africa: Biodiversity Agreements to Be Implemented By Private Rhino, Lion Owners in Limpopo
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), together with the Sustainable Finance Coalition, has developed Biodiversity Management Agreements (BMAs) to be… Read more »
South Africa: Tourism Partners With Google SA
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille will on Monday sign an agreement with Google, which will see the Ministry of Tourism and the digital platform collaborate on several areas of… Read more »
South Africa: White Paper Set to Overhaul Migration System, Says Home Affairs Minister
Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says the recently published White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection contains radical proposals that are aimed at… Read more »
November 09, 2023
South Africa: More Officers to Bolster Police Force to Fight Crime
Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced on Thursday that government is working around the clock to capacitate the police force which will see the country having 30 000 officers… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Extends Hours Ahead of Voter Registration Weekend
To ensure that citizens are able to collect their IDs and passports ahead of the upcoming Voter Registration Weekend, Home Affairs offices will open this coming Saturday, 11… Read more »
South Africa: Former Transnet Executives Pension Payouts Interdicted
The Special Tribunal has handed down an order interdicting the pension payouts of two former Transnet executives linked to fruitless and wasteful expenditure of about R33.5 million… Read more »
South Africa: Battle Against Illegal Mining Receives a Boost
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the employment of 3 300 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for service in cooperation with the South African… Read more »
November 08, 2023
South Africa: N West Premier Maape to Resume Official Duties Following Sick Leave
North West Premier Kaobitsa Bushy Maape will officially resume his duties following sick leave on Monday next week. Read more »
South Africa: SARS Receives 7 Million Personal Income Tax Returns
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has received seven million non-provisional returns from compliant taxpayers, who have fulfilled their legal obligations by filing their… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Africa: SA Remains the Preferred Investment Destination in Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that South Africa remains one of the preferred investment destinations and is an important gateway for markets and other business… Read more »
November 08, 2023
South Africa: Pandor Warns of Looming Genocide in Gaza, Calls for Immediate Cease Fire
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, on Tuesday warned that the crime of genocide "sadly" looms large in the current situation in Gaza, as the… Read more »
South Africa: September Floods Declared a National Disaster
The Western Cape Provincial Government has welcomed the decision to declare the floods that took place in September as a national disaster. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Welcomes Deal on Climate Loss and Damage Fund for Developing Countries
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has welcomed the agreement by the Transition Committee of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate… Read more »
South Africa: Govt to Tackle Pollution With Organised Labour, Plastic Sector
While government has made progress in tackling plastic pollution, it has committed to address the problem of plastic pollution in consultation with the plastic industry and… Read more »
November 07, 2023
South Africa: Transport Minister Safe After Robbery Incident
The Department of Transport has confirmed reports of an unfortunate incident involving Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga between the N3 Vosloorus and Heidelberg. Read more »
South Africa: Two Appear in Court for Phala Phala Farm Theft
Two people have appeared in the Bela-Bela Magistrates' Court on charges related to the Phala Phala farm robbery. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints Judges to High Court Divisions
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Judges to the Supreme Court of Appeal, the Gauteng Division of the High Court and the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court. Read more »