August 07, 2023
South Africa: Western Cape Premier Counting the Cost of Cape Town's Taxi Strike
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde says the provincial government remains gravely concerned at the devastating impact caused by the strike called by the South African National Taxi… Read more »
South Africa: Methane Gas Identified as Cause of Joburg CBD Explosion
An investigation has found that methane gas was the cause of the deadly Lillian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Bree Street) explosion that rocked the Johannesburg city centre last… Read more »
South Africa: Kubayi Calls for Tough Actions Against Poor-Performing Contractors
Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) must probe projects that are affected by poor performance, as contractors who under-deliver… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Embarks On a Recruitment Drive
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has embarked on its 2024/2025 recruitment process in which an additional 10 000 youth between the ages of 18 and 35 will be trained to serve… Read more »
South Africa: Riverlea Residents Feel Safer With Police Presence
Residents of Riverlea, west of Johannesburg, say their safety has improved since the Specialised Forces of the South African Police Service (SAPS) were deployed to the area to shut… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Sportswomen Praised for Reaching New Heights
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded female athletes for reaching new heights and achieving remarkable accomplishments across a number of sporting codes. Read more »
South Africa: Police Dealing With Incidents of Public Violence
The South African Police Service (SAPS) says integrated police deployments are currently dealing with incidents of public violence which erupted this morning in the Nyanga area as… Read more »
August 06, 2023
South Africa: Stable Municipalities Are Imperative for South Africa
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says managing coalition governments better remains imperative in stabilising local government and improving service delivery. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Reflects On Energy Action Plan Implementation
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says at least half of the actions set out in the Energy Action Plan (EAP) are either completed or… Read more »
August 03, 2023
South Africa: SA Aviation Safety Standards Hailed As Exceptional
South Africa has been recognised for its aviation safety standards, which are amongst the highest in the world and the highest on the continent. Read more »
South Africa: Pandor to Host Her New Zealand Counterpart in Cape Town
The International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host her counterpart in New Zealand, Nanaia Mahuta, on Friday, 5 August, in Cape Town. Read more »
August 04, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Attend Netball World Cup Closing Ceremony
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, at the invitation of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, attend and address the closing ceremony of the Netball World Cup… Read more »
South Africa: Over 190 Suspects Arrested During Police Operations in Riverlea
A total of 194 suspects have been arrested during intensified police operations in Riverlea and surrounding areas to arrest zama-zamas terrorising the communities. Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Japan-SA Collaboration Set to Improve Quality of Production
The Chief Director of Automotives at the the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Mkhululi Mlota says the Quality and Productivity Improvement (QPI) training… Read more »
South Africa: Rhino Killings Decrease By 11 Percent
In the first six months of this year, 231 rhinos were killed in South Africa, representing an 11% decrease when compared to the same period last year. Read more »
South Africa: Police to Restore Law and Order in Riverlea
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, has assured the community of Riverlea that police are mobilising all their resources and specialised units to restore law and order in the… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Legislature Calls for Deployment of SANDF Against Illegal Miners
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety says it will be writing to President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to consider the… Read more »
South Africa: DTIC Hosts Business Editors Ahead of Brics
South Africa intends to bring the African agenda to the fore at the upcoming 15th BRICS Summit, which will take place in Johannesburg from 22 - 24 August. Read more »
July 28, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for Shift to High Value Exports
St. Petersburg, Russia - President Cyril Ramaphosa has boldly declared Africa's intention to prioritise the export of valuable finished products instead of raw materials from the… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Premier Receives Mortal Remains of Medical Student
Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has led a provincial government delegation to receive the mortal remains of Snegugu Ntobeko Myeni during a special prayer ceremony at a chapel near… Read more »
South Africa: Nkadimeng Calls On Brics to Prioritise Just Transition
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng, says BRICS must prioritise the objectives of a just transition as the countries transition to low… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Appoints Deputy Pension Funds Adjudicator
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has, in terms of Section 30C(1)(b), read with section 30C(3) of the Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956 (Act), appointed Naheem Ebrahim Essop as a Deputy… Read more »
South Africa: SA Takes On Wales At Netball World Cup
All eyes will be on the SPAR Proteas as South Africa takes on Wales in their first match at the 2023 Netball World Cup, set to get underway in Cape Town later today. Read more »
South Africa: Plans in Place to Ensure Safety At Netball World Cup
Law enforcement officials will maintain high visibility on foot and vehicle patrols during the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town. Read more »
South Africa: Market Boost for or Tambo Sheep Farmers
Her love for agriculture and interest in producing food for her late husband and seven children inspired Nowandile Mbana from Mafini village, outside Libode in the Eastern Cape, to… Read more »