June 21, 2023
South Africa: Satellite School to Relieve Pressure At Overcrowded Amandasig
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has built a satellite school to alleviate pressure from the Grade 8 admissions in Akasia, which resulted in overcrowding at Amandasig… Read more »
South Africa: SIU Mulling Legal Options Following Bhisho Court Judgement
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it is considering its options after the Bhisho High Court handed down an order interdicting the unit from investigating Eastern Cape… Read more »
June 20, 2023
South Africa: Dialogue, Negotiation Will Bring Lasting Peace - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that dialogue and negotiation is the only way to build lasting peace and cooperation not only in the Ukraine-Russia conflict but throughout… Read more »
South Africa: Peace in Ukraine-Russia Will Be Collaborative Process - Pandor
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, says the Africa Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia is part of a process that will assist to usher in peace… Read more »
South Africa: Winter Crop Farmers Advised to Wait for Sufficient Moisture Before Planting
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has advised winter crop farmers in winter rainfall areas to wait for sufficient moisture before planting… Read more »
South Africa: National Anti-Drug Awareness Campaign Underway
The Department of Social Development continues with its National Anti-Drug Awareness campaign at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Pretoria today. Read more »
South Africa: Tendela Youth Takes Economic Emancipation Into Their Own Hands
When the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) conducted a workshop in the Mpofana Local Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal in 2019 to encourage young… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Deputy Minister to Address World Competitiveness Survey
Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Boitumelo Moloi, will on Thursday address Productivity SA's launch of Switzerland 's Institute of Management Development (IMD) 2023 World… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Plans to Reduce TB Infections On Track - Phaahla
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, believes that South Africa is on track to meet the World Health Organisation (WHO) target to reducing Tuberculosis (TB) cases by 50% by 2025 based… Read more »
June 17, 2023
South Africa: President to Discuss Brics Summit, UN Charter With President Putin
Warsaw, Poland: The upcoming BRICS Summit is expected to be one of the key issues President Cyril Ramaphosa will discuss with Russian President Vladimir Putin today in St… Read more »
June 19, 2023
South Africa: South Africa, France Sign Anti-Cyber Crime Agreement
South Africa and France have entered into a cooperation protocol agreement to improve the Special Investigating Unit's cyber forensic capabilities. Read more »
South Africa: Driving Licence Card Machine Back in Full Production
The Department of Transport has announced that the driving licence card production machine is back in full production. Read more »
South Africa: SA to Host Netherlands, Denmark Leaders
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to host Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte and the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, on an official joint working visit on… Read more »
South Africa: Pandemic Had an Impact on Learning in Schools - Education Minister
Department of Basic Education (DBE) Minister Angie Motshekga says learning losses – or losses in schooling hours – as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic seriously… Read more »
South Africa: Africa's Peace Mission 'Historic' - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the African Peace Initiative to Ukraine and Russia was a 'historic' effort to bring a peaceful resolution to the conflict between the two countries. Read more »
June 18, 2023
South Africa: Affected Communities Urged to Take Precautions During Heavy Rainfall
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on communities to take extra precaution during the ongoing heavy rains. Read more »
Africa: African Leaders Wrap Up Peace Mission
President Cyril Ramaphosa has successfully held an audience with both Russian and Ukrainian leaders putting forward ten key elements of the African Peace Mission Initiative,… Read more »
June 16, 2023
South Africa: SA Security Personnel, Media Disembark Charter Plane
Warsaw, Poland: More than 24 hours later, a large contingent of security personnel and media have disembarked the SAA Airbus A340-300 plane that landed at the Warsaw Chopin Airport… Read more »
June 15, 2023
South Africa: KZN Premier Commends Granting of Special Provincial Funeral for Barker
KZN Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to grant former Bafana Bafana coach, Clive Barker, a Special Provincial Official Funeral, is a befitting… Read more »
South Africa: Govt to Focus On Hotspot Areas in Dire Need of Service Delivery
Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Wednesday said government has identified service delivery hotspots to improve universal access to basic services. Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile to Lead the National Youth Day Commemoration in Mangaung
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday, 16 June 2023, lead the National Youth Day commemoration in Mangaung, Free State. Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Roads Agency CEO Fired
The Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) has terminated the contract of CEO Tshepo Mahanuke. Read more »
June 14, 2023
South Africa: NHI Bill Gets Green Light From National Assembly
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, described the passing of the Insurance (NHI) Bill in the National Assembly on Tuesday as a "historic" moment. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Lamola Hits Back At Gupta Extradition 'Bungle' Suggestions
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ronald Lamola, has hit back at suggestions that the South African government bungled the extradition request of the Gupta… Read more »
June 13, 2023
South Africa: SARS Destroys Illicit Cigarettes Valued At R43 Million
The Customs Division of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has begun to destroy illicit and smuggled cigarettes, valued at R43 million, at the Beitbridge border post. Read more »