July 06, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Deeply Concerned By Plight of Palestinians
South Africa remains deeply concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Palestine caused by Israel's continued occupation, says International Relations and… Read more »
July 07, 2023
South Africa: Africa Needs to Rapidly Expand, Diversify Its Industrial Capacity - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has challenged African leaders to shift their focus from being producers of raw materials processed elsewhere. Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile Pays Tribute to Former Minister Essop Pahad
Acting President Paul Mashatile has remembered struggle stalwart and former Minister in the Presidency, Dr Essop Goolam Pahad, for traversing the world to ensure the struggle for… Read more »
July 06, 2023
South Africa: International Tax Standards Critical to Combating Illicit Financial Flows
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says tax administration tools are imperative to countering illicit financial flows and ensuring that governments can continue to collect revenue… Read more »
South Africa: Job Seekers Warned Against Unscrupulous Employers
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has warned job seekers to be vigilant of unscrupulous and bogus employers with fake advertisements of "employment opportunities" on… Read more »
July 07, 2023
South Africa: Economy Continues to Create Jobs Despite Challenges - Cabinet
While economic growth remains subdued, Cabinet says South Africa's resilient economy continues to create jobs, though not at the preferred pace. Read more »
South Africa: Several Initiatives to Address Pollution of Rivers
The Department of Water and Sanitation says it is engaged in several initiatives aimed at addressing the pollution of rivers by municipal waste water treatment works. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Urges Congolese Companies to Invest in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on Congolese businesses to invest in South Africa and for local companies to do the same. Read more »
July 06, 2023
South Africa: Special Official Funeral for Former Minister Essop Pahad
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has, in his capacity as Acting President, declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 as a mark of honour for the late struggle stalwart and… Read more »
July 07, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Legislature Calls for Eradication of Illegal Mining
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has called for a total eradication of illegal mining that remains an enormous problem in the province. Read more »
July 06, 2023
South Africa: National Blood Service Calls for Blood Donation Amid Dwindling Stocks
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has appealed to all potential and existing blood donors, who are due to donate, to visit blood donation sites amid severe blood… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Families Affected By Gas Leak Tragedy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed condolences to the families of those affected by the gas cylinder leakage which claimed the lives of at least 17 people in Boksburg. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Commends Provincial Disaster Teams' Swift Response During Recent Floods
Cabinet has commended the Provincial Disaster Management teams for their quick response in assisting communities affected by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Eskom's Improved Energy Availability Factor
Cabinet says it welcomes the improvement in Eskom's energy availability factor, which is now closer to 70%. Read more »
July 07, 2023
South Africa: Decision Taken to Stop Unduly Penalising Tour Operators
The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has welcomed a decision that will see law enforcement stopping unduly penalising tour operators who have applied for licence renewals… Read more »
July 06, 2023
South Africa: Mourners Bid Farewell to Former Minister Pahad
South African Communist Party (SACP) General Secretary Solly Mapaila has paid homage to Minister in the Presidency, Dr Essop Goolam Pahad, whom he described as a selfless leader… Read more »
July 03, 2023
South Africa: Petrol Price to Decrease in July
Motorists are in for more relief this month, as both grades of fuel are expected to decrease for the second month in a row. Read more »
July 02, 2023
South Africa: Govt Focused On Ending Load Shedding - Electricity Minister
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has reaffirmed government's commitment to finding solutions to end load shedding. Read more »
South Africa: Yanga Mputa Appointed As First Woman Tax Ombud
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has appointed Yanga Mputa as the Tax Ombud effective from 1 July 2023 for a period of five years. Read more »
June 30, 2023
South Africa: Whistleblowers Reform Document Released for Public Comment
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has released reforms to whistleblowing legislation for public comment. Read more »
South Africa: Health Department Places Medical Interns for Mid-Year Cycle
The Department of Health announced on Thursday that it has concluded the 2023 mid-year internship and community service allocation process. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs to Appeal Zimbabwe Permit Decision
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) will launch an application for leave to appeal against two judgments related to the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP). Read more »
June 29, 2023
South Africa: Government to Assist Inanda Storm Victims to Rebuild Their Homes
Government says it will assist the households affected by the tornado that ripped through Inanda, northwest of Durban, to rebuild their homes. Read more »
South Africa: BMW to Invest R4.2 Billion Into Its Tshwane Plant
Automotive giant, BMW, has announced that it will pour in some R4.2 billion in investment to equip its Rosslyn Plant in Tshwane to build the next generation BMW X3 hybrid plug in… Read more »
Southern Africa: Southern Africa Customs Union Pivotal to Regional Economic Growth - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is pivotal that the Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) achieve its mandate if Southern Africa's economies are to withstand the "seismic shifts"… Read more »