June 29, 2023
South Africa: Durban's Heavy Rain Was a Landspout - Not a Tornado, Says Weather Service
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that the disruptive rain which led to localised flooding across large parts of KwaZulu-Natal, was due to a landspout, not a… Read more »
South Africa: Public Service Commission Concerned About Inadequately Resourced Forensic Labs
Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya says it is imperative that forensic science laboratories are well-resourced with appropriately designed state-of-the-art… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Arrives in Eswatini for SACU Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in the Kingdom of Eswatini to participate in the 8th Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) Heads of State and Government Summit. Read more »
June 28, 2023
South Sudan: President Ramaphosa Hosts South Sudan's Salva Kiir Mayardit
President Cyril Ramaphosa is this afternoon hosting President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan for a working visit in Pretoria. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Refutes 'Potentially Damaging' News24 Report
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he has noted a report by News24 focusing on him and his past, which contains a number of potentially damaging, yet unsubstantiated allegations. Read more »
South Africa: Emergency Teams On High Alert in KwaZulu-Natal
eThekwini Municipality has set up an emergency Joint Operations team to co-ordinate the response to the heavy winds and rains that wreaked havoc in some parts of Phoenix, Inanda,… Read more »
June 27, 2023
South Africa: Local Government Association Appoints Sithole Mbanga As CEO
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has announced the appointment of Sithole Mbanga as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read more »
South Africa: SA, Germany Sign Declaration of Intent for Green Hydrogen
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck have signed a joint declaration of intent to establish the… Read more »
South Africa: South African, Germany Strengthen Ties At 11th Bi-National Commission
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Dr Naledi Pandor says South Africa's relationship with Germany is one of the most crucial and strategic, with the European country… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Laws Compliance Comes Under the Spotlight
The Department of Employment and Labour's Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch is today conducting an advocacy seminar in the Eastern Cape to create awareness on… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Hosts Career Expo for Eastern Cape Youth
As part of the District Development Model, the Department of Employment and Labour is today hosting a Youth Day Career Expo aimed at assisting work seekers to access available… Read more »
South Africa: Fees for Aviation Meteorological Services Published
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has published for implementation the regulations regarding fees for the provision of aviation meteorological… Read more »
South Africa: Youth Encouraged to Get Involved in Water, Sanitation Sector
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has implored South African youth to contribute innovative ideas in the water and sanitation sector. Read more »
South Africa: MOU to Enhance Working Relations Between House of Traditional, Khoi-San Leaders
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) in Mpumalanga has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the provincial House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders (HTKL), to… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Temporarily Extends Operating Times
Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has approved a temporary extension of operating times at front offices by two hours. Read more »
June 26, 2023
South Africa: First National Biodiversity Offset Guideline Published
South Africa's first National Biodiversity Offset Guideline has been published for implementation. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Struggle Activist Sally Motlana
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent condolences to the Motlana and Maunye families following the passing of veteran anti-apartheid activist, Sally Motlana, on Saturday. Read more »
South Africa: Global Development Financing Must Achieve Local Benefits
With improved funding for South Africa's Just Energy Transition, the country will be able to invest significantly in bolstering the electricity grid and new renewable energy… Read more »
South Africa: Professionals in Water Space Make Waves
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has congratulated two of its young professionals for making it to the list of the 2023 Mail and Guardian's 200 Young South Africans. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Granted Postponement to Meet Minimum Emission Standards
The National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) has granted Eskom a postponement to meet the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) at the Kusile Power Station, subject to certain strict… Read more »
South Africa: Cholera Death Toll in SA Rises to 43
The Department of Health confirmed on Sunday that the number of cholera-related deaths has now risen to 43 since the outbreak. Read more »
June 25, 2023
South Africa: Preservation Order Obtained for Guardian's Stolen Funds
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has obtained a preservation order for some of the funds stolen from the Guardian's Fund. Read more »
South Africa: Power Grid Records Improvements
Although the demand for electricity is increasing, Eskom is able to maintain a much lower stage of load shedding due to the improvement of the Energy Availability Factor (EAF),… Read more »
South Africa: Citizens Urged to Participate in Imbizo
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Thembi Nkadimeng, has called on residents to play an active role in determining the future of their… Read more »
South Africa: Progress Made in Hemp, Cannabis Sector Policy
Government is making strides in the development of a policy for the hemp and cannabis sector, as stakeholders have collectively agreed on regulatory reforms. Read more »