September 28, 2023
South Africa: Measures in Place to Manage Spread of Bird Flu - Cabinet
Cabinet has assured South Africans that control measures to manage the spread of the Bird Flu outbreaks are in place and farmers are encouraged to observe prescribed biosecurity… Read more »
September 27, 2023
South Africa: Work Continues Between Govt, Business to Tackle Immediate Challenges - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with members of Cabinet and senior business leaders to receive an update on progress made in the collaboration between government and business. Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Notes Court Challenge Over the Lady R Investigative Panel
Presidential spokesperson,Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa acted within the law in appointing Judge Phineas Mojapelo as the head of the investigative panel to… Read more »
South Africa: Over 20 Schools in Western Cape Closed After Severe Storm
A total of 21 schools affected by the Western Cape storms have been forced to close due to infrastructure and road damages blocking access to schools' premises. Read more »
South Africa: Africa Must Collaborate On Green Energy Agenda - Minister
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says intra-Africa collaboration will be important in the drive towards decarbonisation and strengthening… Read more »
South Africa: Communities Urged to Be Cautious As Bad Weather Still Expected
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng, has urged communities across the country to be extra cautious as the potential for further… Read more »
Lesotho: Ramaphosa to Host Lesotho Prime Minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to host the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, for the Inaugural Session of the South Africa-Lesotho… Read more »
South Africa: Mayor Signs Declaration to Assist Cape Town Communities Affected By Storm
Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has signed a major incident declaration that allows for the unlocking of additional resources and relief measures to deal with the impact of… Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Utility Forecasts Lower Levels of Power Cuts This Summer
Eskom's outlook for this summer indicates that South Africans can expect lower stages of load shedding towards the end of the year and early 2024. Read more »
September 26, 2023
South Africa: Private Sector Needed to Step in On Transmission Expansion - Minister
Eskom's transmission expansion and strengthening will require a "considerable amount of resources" that will require government and the private sector to work together. Read more »
South Africa: Over 50 Avian Influenza Cases Confirmed in South Africa
South Africa is dealing with a number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 and H7 outbreaks, with more than 50 cases confirmed in various parts of the country, according… Read more »
South Africa: Developed Economies Must Do More to Tackle Climate Change - President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has re-emphasised the call for developed economy countries to fulfil their pledge to assist developing nations in their transition to low carbon… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Visits Japan to Strengthen Hydrogen Economy Cooperation
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, is leading a delegation to Tokyo, Japan, as part of efforts to build a hydrogen economy in South… Read more »
South Africa: SIU to Investigate Tshwane's Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to probe the construction of Phase 1 upgrades and urgent refurbishment at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works in the Tshwane… Read more »
September 24, 2023
South Africa: Heritage Day Celebrates SA's Rich Tapestry of Cultures
Heritage Month is an opportunity for all South Africans to reconnect with their roots and celebrate cultural diversity. Read more »
South Africa: Work Underway to Resolve KZN Water Woes
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is working tirelessly to assist municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal that are facing water challenges. Read more »
South Africa: Uif Task Team to Intervene in Belville Labour Centre
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has dispatched a task team to the Bellville Labour Centre to intervene in concerns that have come to light through a media article about UIF… Read more »
South Africa: Have Your Say On Draft Conservation Policy
Members of the public are invited to submit their comments on the draft Policy Position on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros. Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile to Address Youth Economic Council Gala Dinner
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver the keynote address at the South African Youth Economic Council's second annual business gala dinner to be held on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President to Open Unesco Engineering Conference
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver a keynote address when engineers from across the globe gather from Monday at the UNESCO 9th Africa Engineering Week and 7th… Read more »
September 21, 2023
South Africa: Officials Working to Ensure Smooth Payment of Grants in October
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Mondli Gungubele says officials are working around the clock to ensure that next month, social grant beneficiaries are not affected… Read more »
South Africa: Repo Rate Remains Unchanged at 8.25%
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged at 8.25%. Read more »
South Africa: Names of Officials Who Died in Navy Submarine Disaster Released
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has named the officials who lost their lives on Wednesday in a navy vessel incident off Kommetjie, near Cape Town. Read more »
South Africa: Urgent Need to Address Eskom Transmission to Deal With Load Shedding - Minister
Electricity Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has described load shedding as an economic problem that government is urgently addressing, as his department relentlessly tackles… Read more »
South Africa: President Concludes Participation in UNGA78
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to the United States of America, where he led South Africa's participation in the 78th Session of the United Nations… Read more »