August 13, 2023
South Africa: Phase 1 of Vereeniging Taxi Rank Finally Open to Commuters
Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has officially handed over the first phase of the Vereeniging Intermodal Taxi Facility (Taxido) to the locals and… Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Minister Optimistic About the Future As Eskom Generation Capacity Improves
Eskom has recorded a significant improvement with its energy generation moving from an average of 28 000 megawatts (MW) to close to 29 000 MW in the past week, Electricity… Read more »
August 10, 2023
South Africa: Finance Minister Welcomes Cabinet Approval of DG Appointment
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has welcomed Cabinet's approval of the appointment of Dr Duncan Pieterse as the new Director-General of the National Treasury for a period of… Read more »
Africa: Africa CDC Donates Vaccine Manufacturing Equipment to SAHPRA
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Thursday officially handed over equipment worth US $750 000 (R14 083 950) to the South African Health Products… Read more »
South Africa: SA Ready to Host Brics Summit
It's all systems go for the 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Summit, which will be held in Johannesburg later this month. Read more »
South Africa: SA Universities At Risk of Losing 10% of Academics As They Near Retirement
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has cast the spotlight on investing in young scholars, as a number of academics in public universities are… Read more »
South Africa: Government Launches Loan to Invest in Solar Equipment
The National Treasury has launched the Energy Bounce Back Loan Guarantee Scheme (EBB) - an initiative aimed at alleviating the impact of continuing difficulties resulting from… Read more »
South Africa: Government to Close Open Shafts, Mine Holes
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has committed to closing all derelict open shafts and mine holes in Riverlea by the end of September 2023, while finalising… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Has Zero Tolerance for Violation of Traffic Laws
Cabinet has directed the Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, to ensure that any taxi operating in contradiction with the laws of the Republic is removed from the road. Read more »
August 09, 2023
South Africa: Government Pilots Online Platform for Protection Orders
Government is piloting a system in a number of provinces that will enable victims of domestic violence to apply for protection orders online. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Committed to Advancing the Lives of Women - Ramaphosa on #WomensDay
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his address at the Women's Day event to encourage all sectors of society to advance and improve the lives of the women and girls of South Africa. Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: DTIC to Host 8th the SA-China Joint Economic and Trade Committee
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will host the 8th session of the South Africa - China Joint Economic and Trade Committee on Wednesday and Thursday. Read more »
Africa: South Africa Records 207 Child Marriages in 2021 - Stats SA
South Africa recorded 207 child marriages in 2021, with 188 kids taken as brides. Read more »
South Africa: Boost for Kwanongoma Infrastructure Projects
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and KwaNongoma Local Municipality have committed to work together to accelerate service delivery, especially the delivery of transport… Read more »
South Africa: Chiloane Saddened By Two Learner Suicides
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, has expressed sadness over two reported learner suicides in the province. Read more »
South Africa: Chikunga Warns Perpetrators Behind Cape Town Violence
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says that those who perpetuate criminality in the City of Cape Town must face the full might of the law. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Africa: BRICS Summit Set to Benefit Africa and Global South
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, says she is confident that the upcoming BRICS Summit will strengthen the bloc's partnership and benefit the… Read more »
August 08, 2023
South Africa: Over 53,000 Appeals Approved for 2023 Academic Year
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) says a total of 53 206 student appeals have been approved for the 2023 academic year, pending registration at a public university… Read more »
South Africa: Health Skills Development Programme to Empower KZN Youth
The youth of uMshwathi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal are set to benefit from the Hub of Hope - a health and skills development programme for youngsters in Gcumisa and… Read more »
South Africa: Inmate Dies Following Fire At Correctional Centre
At least one person has died following a fire at the Kutama Sinthumule Correctional Centre in Limpopo on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Winde Calls for Immediate End to Taxi Strike
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says the safety of residents and road users is of paramount importance as the minibus taxi strike continues to wreak havoc in the province. Read more »
South Africa: SA Navy Prioritises Gender Mainstreaming
While significant strides have been made to ensure that women occupy leadership positions in the South African Navy, much more must be done to mainstream gender, says South African… Read more »
South Africa: Women's Day Commemoration to Be Held At the Union Buildings
The 2023 National Women's Day Commemoration will now be held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has announced, in its… Read more »
South Africa: Young Women Urged to Explore Opportunities in Oceans Economy
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has encouraged young people to explore career opportunities in the oceans… Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Africa: Load Shedding to Alternate Between Stage 1, 2 and 4
Eskom is expected to implement alternating stages of load shedding throughout this week. Read more »