July 23, 2023
South Africa: North West Premier Saddened By Passing of Two SABC Journalists
North West acting Premier, Nono Maloyi, said he was saddened by the passing of two former SABC journalists serving his community. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Supervisor, Tanker Driver Arrested
Eskom Senior Shift Supervisor from the Matla Power Station and a heavy fuel oil (HFO) tanker driver were arrested for fraud and theft of the HFO. Read more »
July 21, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Employee Arrested for Fraud, Corruption
The Johannesburg Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation have arrested a 36-year-old suspect for allegations of fraud and corruption and will appear in the Middleburg Special… Read more »
July 23, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Works On Tripping Units to Avoid Higher Stages of Load Shedding
Electricity Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says there is a need for Eskom to continuously ensure it improves the reliability of generation units as government works around the… Read more »
July 21, 2023
South Africa: Higher Learning Institutions Urged to Consider Civic Education
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called upon students and staff members in higher learning institutions, to consider the value proposition… Read more »
South Africa: Warning of Severe Cold Front in Midlands Areas
Natal Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has appealed to residents, especially in informal settlements, to prioritise safety, amid a severe cold… Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding Ramped Up, Alert On Increased Consumption
Eskom has ramped up load shedding to Stage 4 on Friday until 5am on Saturday morning. Read more »
South Africa: Possible Causes of Joburg CBD Explosion Identified
Engineers at the City of Johannesburg have identified three possible causes of the deadly explosion that ripped through Lillian Ngoyi (Bree) Street on Wednesday. Read more »
July 20, 2023
South Africa: Interest Rates Remain Unchanged At 8.25 Percent
The South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repurchase rate at its current level of 8.25% per year. Read more »
South Africa: Investigations Into Joburg CBD Blast Continuing
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says an investigation into the deadly Lillian Ngoyi (Bree) Street explosion that ripped through the heart of the Johannesburg CBD is now being… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg CBD Blast Victims Get Medical Attention
Those who were injured during or after the explosion that occurred at the Johannesburg CBD on Wednesday evening remain hospitalised in healthcare centres across the city. Read more »
South Africa: R26 Million Tender Fraud Accused in Court
A Saldanha Bay businesswoman has appeared in the Vredenburg Magistrates' Court on fraud charges relating to a R26 million Saldanha Bay Local Municipality security tender. Read more »
South Africa: Sign Language Officially the 12th Official Language
Making Sign Language the 12th Official Language of South Africa, Government Aims to Advance the Rights of Citizens Living With Disabilities By Ensuring That Their Rights to… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Consumers Urged to Use Electricity Sparingly
State power utility Eskom has urged Gauteng residents to use electricity efficiently as a cold front moves into the province. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Urges Operators to Renew Expired Operating Licenses
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has called on public transport operators in possession of expired Operating Licenses to take advantage of the Department's window of… Read more »
South Africa: Children's Parliament Welcomes Sign Language Bill Becoming Law
The President of the Nelson Mandela Children's Parliament, Dikgang Morudu, has welcomed the signing of the Sign Language Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa as the 12th… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Health Exceeds Target for Surgical Marathons
Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has commended the various teams that worked on Nelson Mandela Day surgical marathons, for ensuring that the department… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Law Inclusive of All Groups - Employment and Labour
Department of Employment and Labour's Deputy Director: Employment Equity, Niresh Singh, has told an Employment Equity workshop that South Africa's laws are about inclusivity. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Inspect KZN Water Projects
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to conduct an oversight visit to inspect water projects in KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »
South Africa: Symposium to Confront Whistleblowers' Challenges
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD), Minister Ronald Lamola, is expected to address the Public Service Commission's (PSC) symposium into the protection of… Read more »
South Africa: Life Sentence for Former KZN School Principal
Investigations by the Vryheid Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) secured a life imprisonment sentence for a 39-year-old former high school principal… Read more »
South Africa: Explosion Rocks Johannesburg CBD
At least one person has died and 48 others injured following an explosion on Wednesday evening at Bree Street in the Johannesburg CBD. Read more »
July 19, 2023
South Africa: Pandor Leads SA Delegation to SADC Ministerial Meeting in Namibia
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, is to lead a local government delegation to the 25th Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Ministerial Committee of the… Read more »
South Africa: Experts at Govt Webinar Shed Light On 'Unlikely' National Power Grid Collapse
Experts and industry leaders agree that Eskom - and by extension the country - is not likely to incur a total grid collapse and blackout despite current electricity generation… Read more »
South Africa: Climate Commission Welcomes Publishing of Draft SA Renewable Energy Plan
The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has welcomed the publishing for comments of the draft South Africa Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM). Read more »