September 21, 2023
South Africa: Developed Economies Urged to Accelerate Climate Action
President Cyril Ramaphosa says developed economy countries, in particular, must act with urgency to accelerate the reduction of emissions, fulfil their obligations and honour past… Read more »
South Africa: Reform the International Financial Architecture - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the reform and strengthening of financial architecture where developing countries participate equally in the decision making process of the… Read more »
South Africa: SARS Confirms Vessels Detained Over Fuel Bunkering Supply Chain
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed the detention of several vessels involved in the fuel bunkering supply chain. Read more »
South Africa: AGOA Forum to Bring U.S., Sub-Saharan African Countries Together
United States Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, says she is looking forward to visiting South Africa in November to reaffirm the US's commitment to the African continent and… Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile to Brief MPs On Land Claim, South Sudan Peace Talks
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday, 22 September 2023, brief Members of Parliament (MPs) on the progress achieved by government in resolving land claims as part of the… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Water Reservoirs, Towers Left Empty After Thunderstorm
Johannesburg water reservoirs and towers are currently critically low to empty following Tuesday night's thunderstorm, which caused a power failure at Rand Water's Zuikerbosch… Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: NSFAS Collaborates With Government Agencies to Identify Unqualifying Students
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will continue its collaborative work with other government… Read more »
South Africa: Nsfas Makes Headway in Direct Payment Solution
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has made strides in the implementation of its Student-Centred… Read more »
Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Advocates for Dialogue
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the international community to do everything within its means to enable meaningful dialogue between warring parties, while refraining from… Read more »
South Africa: Holding Those Accountable for Financial Misconduct Imperative for Public Trust
With South Africa's public finances being under strain, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has emphasised the importance of holding individuals and entities accountable for… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls On Wealthy Countries to Meet Financial Commitments On Climate
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on partners from wealthy countries to meet the climate financial commitments they made to tackle global warming in developing countries. Read more »
South Africa: Government Welcomes Novo Nordisk Announcement to Produce Insulin in SA
The South African government welcomes the announcement by the global pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk, that it will produce insulin in South Africa. Read more »
September 19, 2023
South Africa: National Transmission Company Can Now Get 'Down to Business' - Gordhan
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has welcomed the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (NERSA) decision to approve the trading and import/export license… Read more »
South Africa: Foreign-Qualified Medical Doctors to Finally Sit for Board Exams
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) announced on Monday the appointment a new service provider for foreign-qualified medical doctors to sit for their board… Read more »
September 18, 2023
South Africa: Johannesburg Utilities Ask Consumers to Use Water Sparingly
Rand Water and Johannesburg Water have urged consumers and citizens to use water sparingly as demand is exceeding supply. Read more »
September 15, 2023
South Africa: Gain Free Access to National Parks
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has urged South Africans to take advantage of the free access granted to the country's National Parks during SA… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa, Germany Sign Agreement for Vaccines Production
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and Germany's KfW Development Bank have concluded a financing agreement for the production of vaccines. Read more »
South Africa: Investigating Unit Granted Order to Freeze Lottery Commission Official's Bank Accounts
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted a preservation order by the Special Tribunal to freeze approximately R2.4 million held in four bank accounts linked to a… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa, Vietnam to Increase, Diversify Trade
It is important to increase and diversify South African exports to Vietnam in order to cover more value added items, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister… Read more »
September 17, 2023
South Africa: Kusile's Unit 4 Returns to Service
Kusile Power Station's Unit 4 has returned to service bringing back 800 megawatts, which was taken off during the unit's 20-day planned maintenance. Read more »
September 16, 2023
South Africa: Prince Buthelezi Described As a Brave Leader
Mourners have described the late Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader and Traditional Prime Minister of the Zulu nation, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, as a brave leader who stood up… Read more »
South Africa: High Police Visibility Ahead of Prince Buthelezi Funeral
Police visibility has been heightened ahead of the funeral of the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »
September 14, 2023
South Africa: All September Social Grant Payments Will Be Made, Minister Says
Government and its agencies, the Postbank and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), have assured social grant beneficiaries that they will get their payments for the… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Deliver Eulogy At Prince Buthelezi's Funeral
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the eulogy at the special official funeral of the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday. Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Responds to UDM After Abandoning Load Shedding Case
President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has responded to the United Democratic Movement (UDM) and other applicants abandoning their load shedding court case. Read more »