May 17, 2023
South Africa: SA, Denmark Expand Cooperation in Water Services
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Denmark have entered into another agreement of cooperation in innovation and management of water services between the two… Read more »
South Africa: National Treasury Sets Aside U.S.$13 Million to Get South Africa Off Grey List
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says efforts to get the country off the grey list are well underway, with the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) allocated more than R265 million… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Ministers Reinforce Commitment for Equitable Water Supply
The Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Judith Tshabalala, have reiterated government's commitment of ensuring equitable water supply and dignified… Read more »
South Africa: Special Tribunal Declares Land Reform Lease Agreement Unlawful
The Special Tribunal has declared a land reform lease agreement entered into between the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform and Cultiver Investments irregular and… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Refutes Claims of Imminent Complete Blackout
State power utility, Eskom, has moved to assure South Africans that there is no imminent collapse of the power grid. Read more »
May 16, 2023
South Africa: Govt to Open Bid Window to Procure Additional Renewable Energy
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, on Tuesday told Parliament that government will open a bid in July to procure additional renewable energy. Read more »
May 15, 2023
South Africa: Climate Commission Releases Recommendations On Energy Transition Investment Plan
The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has released two reports on South Africa's Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET IP) following extensive stakeholder engagements… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Ambassador Masetlha
South Africa's ambassador to Algeria, Billy Masetlha, has passed away, the Department of International Relations and Co-operation has said. Read more »
South Africa: Stage 4 and 6 Load Shedding to Be Implemented Until Further Notice
Eskom is expected to alternate load shedding between Stages 4 and 6 for the rest of this week. Read more »
South Africa: Nzimande Condemns Violent Disruptions At Cape Varsities
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has strongly condemned incidents of violent disruptions, arson, vandalism and intimidation at the Cape… Read more »
South Africa: President Reiterates Country's Position On Russia-Ukraine Conflict
President Cyril Ramaphosa, through his weekly newsletter to the nation, has reiterated South Africa's stance that the conflict between Russia and the Ukraine must be resolved… Read more »
May 14, 2023
South Africa: South African Government Demarches U.S. Ambassador
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has welcomed the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint an independent inquiry, which will be chaired by… Read more »
South Africa: Singapore Prime Minister Headed to South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week host Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of the Republic of Singapore for an Official Visit in Cape Town. Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Clarifies Position of President's Advisors
The Presidency has provided an update on some positions of President Cyril Ramaphosa's advisers following reports and enquiries from media. Read more »
May 12, 2023
South Africa: Work Underway to Reduce Severity and Frequency of Load Shedding
President Cyril Ramaphosa says all hands are on deck to ensure that the severity and frequency of load shedding is reduced in the immediate term and brought to an eventual end. Read more »
May 11, 2023
South Africa: Mumps Outbreak Declared By NICD
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says it has recorded an unexpected, sudden increase in mumps, which constitutes an outbreak. Read more »
South Africa: Distribution of Military Veterans' Pensions Gains Momentum
The Defence and Military Veterans Department says the pension payout for military veterans, who do not have any income, is going full speed ahead. Read more »
South Africa: 1,500 Informal Settlements Targeted for Upgrading
The Department of Human Settlements has, in the medium-term, set a target of 1 500 informal settlements for upgrading, through an Informal Settlement Upgrading Programme (ISUP). Read more »
South Africa: Mining Companies Urged to Register Tailing Dams, Mine Residue Deposits
Cabinet is calling on all mining houses to register their tailing dams or mine residue deposit dams on the Department of Water and Sanitation database in order to ensure compliance… Read more »
South Africa: Thousand Hectares of Land to Be Released for Housing Development
Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says the process of releasing land will continue in this financial year, with a further 1 500 hectares of publicly and privately owned… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Decision to Appeal Load Shedding Exemption Ruling
Cabinet says it welcomes the decision to appeal the recent North Gauteng High Court ruling that instructed Eskom to exempt public institutions from load shedding based on the… Read more »
South Africa: Umalusi Welcomes Recognition of SA Sign Language
Umalusi, the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, has welcomed the recognition of South African Sign Language (SASL) as the 12th official… Read more »
May 10, 2023
South Africa: Tourism Stats Indicate Journey to Recovery
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says the COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly left a dent in the tourism industry, but the resilient sector is recovering. Read more »
South Africa: Former CEO's Allegations 'Misleading', Says Eskom Board Chairperson
Eskom board chairperson, Mpho Makwana, says utterances made by the power utility's former Group CEO, André de Ruyter, are misleading. Read more »
South Africa: NICD Reports a Rise in Malaria Cases
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says it is currently seeing a significant increase in malaria cases in the endemic provinces and Gauteng, with many cases of… Read more »