July 28, 2023
South Africa: Developed Nations Urged to Fund Nature Conservation
Developed countries need to assist with securing an at-scale, predictable and appropriate funding stream for nature conservation and protection of biodiversity, says Minister of… Read more »
South Africa: Department Welcomes Decision in Road Maintenance Contracts Dispute
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has welcomed the ruling in a case involving a dispute between several contractors and the department's Routine Road Maintenance (RRM). Read more »
South Africa: Minister Creecy Reiterates SA's Commitment to Addressing Global Challenges
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to addressing global challenges, particularly in the areas of climate… Read more »
July 26, 2023
South Africa: Agreement to Help Resolve Water Crisis in Giyani
The Water Research Commission (WRC) and Limpopo Provincial Government have signed a memorandum of understanding in a bid to address the water crisis in Giyani. Read more »
July 27, 2023
South Africa: Narysec Application Deadline Extended
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has encouraged young people in rural areas, who want to participate in the National Rural Youth Service… Read more »
South Africa: Transformation Must Take Place Through Availability of Opportunities
Transformation must take place via opportunities being made available, and not by dismissal or retrenchment of any group, stakeholders in the labour sector say. Read more »
South Africa: New Soshanguve Magistrate Court to Be Completed On Time
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts on Wednesday said she is confident that the new Soshanguve Magistrate court, currently under construction, will be… Read more »
South Africa: Eight Candidates Shortlisted to Be Next Public Prosecutor
Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee to Nominate a Person for Appointment as Public Protector has shortlisted eight candidates for the position with interviews expected to be held in… Read more »
South Africa: Get to Know the Spar Proteas Squad
With the 2023 Netball World Cup set to get underway in Cape Town, South Africans are encouraged to acquaint themselves with the SPAR Proteas squad representing the country. Read more »
South Africa: Energy One Stop Shop and Energy Resilience Fund Launched
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel today launched the Energy One Stop Shop and Energy Resilience Fund. Read more »
South Africa: Collaborative Effort Can Help Tackle Youth Unemployment
Minister of Employment and Labour Thulas Nxesi says if all spheres of government work together, unemployment - particularly that of the youth - can be tackled and reduced. Read more »
South Africa: SA Tourism Sector Goes From Strength to Strength
South Africa's tourism sector continues to exhibit strong recovery post-COVID-19, with the first half of 2023 recording more than 4 million tourist arrivals. Read more »
South Africa: Japanese-SA Initiative to Promote Improvement of Services, Products
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has signed a technical cooperation agreement with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to promote quality… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Couple Found Guilty of Smuggling Reptiles
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the conviction of a Gauteng couple, Gerald and Elisha van der Westhuizen, for their role in the… Read more »
South Africa: Netball World Cup to Boost Cape Town Economy By R68 Million
The highly anticipated 2023 Netball World Cup is expected to contribute about R68 million to Cape Town's economy. Read more »
July 26, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Arrives in Russia
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in St. Petersburg in the Russian Federation to lead South Africa's participation in the 2nd Russia-Africa Summit, which takes place on… Read more »
South Africa: Study Unable to Pinpoint Source of Cholera Outbreak
An independent analysis following the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, did not find any presence of a cholera strain from water sources used for domestic… Read more »
July 25, 2023
South Africa: SA Views BRICS As a Key Strategic Partner - Minister Ntshavheni
South Africa has assured its BRICS partners that it continues to view the bloc as a crucial strategic partnership through which a just, peaceful and more equitable world order can… Read more »
South Africa: NPA Probes Fake Document
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has launched a probe into a document circulating on social media purporting to be from its Eastern Cape office instructing prosecutors not… Read more »
South Africa: DCS Warns Public Not to Wear Replica Uniforms
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has warned members of the public that it is unlawful to dress in clothing that replicates the uniforms of inmates and department… Read more »
South Africa: Over 23,000 Western Cape Learners Attend Holiday Classes
A total of 23 447 learners in Grades 7, 8, 10 and 12 attended 'Back on Track' and matric support classes over the holiday period in the Western Cape. Read more »
July 24, 2023
South Africa: President to Lead Delegation to Russia-Africa Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to lead the South African delegation to the second Russia-Africa Summit to be held at St Petersburg in the Eastern European country on… Read more »
July 23, 2023
South Africa: State Information Technology Agency Interim Board Announced
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, recently announced changes to the Board of Directors of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA). Read more »
South Africa: Dirco Deputy Minister Visits Chile
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Alvin Botes, has undertaken an official visit to Chile from 22 to 25 July 2023. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Rolls Out Microgrid to Electrify Community in Upington #AfricaClimateHope
To help South Africa move closer to the goal of universal access to electricity, Eskom Distribution last week launched one of its first microgrid technology at Swartkopdam, about… Read more »