October 29, 2023
South Africa: All Systems Go for Matric Exams On Monday
Over 717 377 matriculants are expected to sit for their final examinations across 6 898 centres on Monday, as the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations get underway. Read more »
October 26, 2023
South Africa: President to Support Rugby Team in Paris Final
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to be in the crowd when the Springboks take on New Zealand, known as the All Blacks, in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday evening. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Host Agoa Forum
President Cyril Ramaphosa and his United States of America counterpart President Joe Biden will engage in discussions during the upcoming 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act… Read more »
South Africa: Drugs Worth R800 Million Destroyed in Gauteng Police Operation
The police have destroyed drugs worth R800 million during policing operations in Johannesburg, on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Freight Rail Sector Requires R50 Billion Investment
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) will need in excess of R50 billion investment in the next five years to improve capacity and the freight rail performance. Read more »
South Africa: Large African Delegation Expected to Attend the Agoa Forum in South Africa
A large number of African Trade Ministers and their delegations are expected to attend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum taking place in South Africa next week. Read more »
South Africa: Joburg CBD Building Fire Proceedings Commence
The Commission of Inquiry into the Usindiso Building fire is expected to hold its first public proceedings today in a bid to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly… Read more »
South Africa: World Rugby Clears Mbongeni Mbonambi
World Rugby has determined that there is insufficient evidence at this time to proceed with charges against South African rugby player Mbongeni Mbonambi. Read more »
South Africa: Minister to Unveil Construction of 100 New Rural Bridges in Six Provinces
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala, will visit Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape on Friday to give progress on and unveil the massive construction of rural… Read more »
South Africa: Pandor Advocates for More Women to Be Part of Peace Negotiations
Peace agreements are more sustainable when women are at the table, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor. Read more »
October 25, 2023
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Storm Aftermath - Mop Up Operations, Assessments to Continue, Premier Says
As mop up operations and disaster assessments continue following torrential downpours in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has called on all dedicated teams on… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Responds to UN Security Council's Failure to Agree On Resolution Calling for 'Humanitarian Pauses' in Israel-Palestine War
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, says South Africa is not pleased with the failure of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to agree on a… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Attends International Convention Against Doping in Sport
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa is leading the South African delegation at the Ninth Session of the Conference of Parties (COP9) to the International Convention… Read more »
South Africa: SAA to Be Officially Relaunched
Government is expected to officially relaunch South African Airways (SAA) in Cape Town on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Call to Reduce Carbon Emissions as Climate Change Bill Debated
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs, Barbara Creecy, has called for nations to move with speed to reduce carbon emissions to limit the severity of climate… Read more »
October 24, 2023
South Africa: Documentary About Ladysmith Black Mamabazo Founder to be Submitted for an Oscar
South Africa has submitted a film about Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder and musical director Dr Joseph Shabalala for consideration to compete in the International Feature Film… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom's Generation Steadily Improving - Electricity Minister
Improved performance of Eskom's generating fleet is beginning to turn the tide against load shedding. Read more »
South Africa: Electoral Commission Officially Launches 2024 Polls
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has formally launched the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE 2024) programme as a means of declaring its readiness to host… Read more »
South Africa: Efforts in Full Swing to Clean Up Eskom
Efforts to root out, unravel and disrupt corruption at Eskom are gaining momentum. Read more »
South Africa: SA Commemorates World Polio Day
The Department of Health has reminded parents and caregivers to ensure children are up to date with child immunisation schedules to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases, including… Read more »
South Africa: Consumers Can Now File Complaints With National Consumer Commission Online
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced that consumers can now file their complaints online using the e-Service portal. Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Launches Accommodation to House NSFAS Students
A total of 3 200 eligible beneficiaries of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are set to benefit from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)'s development… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Launches Cross-Border Energy Supply Programme
Eskom has launched the cross-border standard offer programme (CBSOP) for short-term energy purchases from cross-border utilities and cross-border Independent Power Producers which… Read more »
South Africa: SA Urges BRICS Collaboration for Tourism
South African Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille, says the BRICS partnership is enough reason for Tourism Ministers and countries to come together and work in collaboration to… Read more »
South Africa: Premier Calls for Faster Assessment of Rain-Damaged Schools in KZN
Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the provincial Education Department must speed up its assessment of schools that were damaged by the recent heavy rains, which battered most… Read more »