May 03, 2023
South Africa: Umalusi Mourns Professor Dan Kgwadi's Passing
The Umalusi Council has extended its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Professor Daniel Kgwadi, the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Vice Chancellor, who passed… Read more »
May 02, 2023
South Africa: Minister Pandor Apologies for Any Offence Caused By Her 'Arts' Comments
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has issued an apology to the arts community. Read more »
South Africa: Higher Load Shedding Stages Back
State power utility Eskom has announced that load shedding will be ramped up to higher stages this afternoon (Tuesday) due to delays in the return to service of at least nine… Read more »
May 01, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Department Calls on Mines to Register Tailing Dams
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on mining houses that have not registered their dams on the department's database to submit their information in order to… Read more »
South Africa: Victories in the Fight for Better Working Conditions
As the globe observes International Workers' Day, Parliament's Presiding Officers have joined millions of workers around the world in celebrating the victories gained in the fight… Read more »
April 30, 2023
South Africa: South African Citizens Return Home from Sudan
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has welcomed back home the remaining group of South Africans who were evacuated from conflict-stricken Sudan. Read more »
April 28, 2023
South Africa: UAE President's Private Visit To South Africa Is Above Board - Govt
There is nothing untoward about United Arab Emirates (UAE) President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan and his entourage's visit to South… Read more »
South Africa: Use Electricity Sparingly, Urges Cabinet
Cabinet has called on South Africans to use electricity sparingly as part of the Demand Side Management (DSM) initiatives. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Report On the Evacuation of South Africans in Sudan
Cabinet has welcomed a report setting out the complex but successful evacuations of South Africans from Sudan where conflict is impacting on citizens and nationals from other… Read more »
South Africa: SA Remains a Signatory to Rome Statute
Cabinet has reaffirmed South Africa's participation in the International Criminal Court (ICC) and confirmed that South Africa remains a signatory to the Rome Statute. Read more »
April 27, 2023
South Africa: Fulfilling Democracy's Promise
President Cyril Ramaphosa says while many gains have been made since 1994, much more still needs to be done to realise the promises made at the dawn of democracy. Read more »
South Africa: Freedom Not Meaningful Without Social Progress, Says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says freedom cannot be meaningful when the broader society faces a slew of social ills, including unemployment and inequality. Read more »
April 26, 2023
South Africa: Tourism Sector Encouraged to Go Green
Enterprises in the tourism sector have been urged to make use of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP), which is aimed at promoting the sustainable management and use of… Read more »
South Africa: Former Eskom Power Station Manager Convicted of Fraud
Former Kriel Power Station finance manager, Sifiso Masina, has been convicted of fraud and theft in the Kriel Regional Court. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Harry Belafonte
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of international singer, actor, cultural and civil rights activist, Harold George 'Harry' Belafonte. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile Calls for End to Stigma Around Mental Health
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for an end to the stigma around mental health issues. Read more »
Africa: South Africa Remains ICC Participant
The Presidency has moved to clarify that South Africa remains a signatory to the Rome Statute and a participant in the International Criminal Court (ICC). Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding Stages to Vary Over Long Weekend
Eskom is expected to implement various stages of load shedding over the upcoming long weekend. Read more »
South Africa: Fish Deaths At Hartbeespoort Dam Caused By Lack of Oxygen
Investigations conducted by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has revealed that the fish that died on 11 April at the Hartbeespoort Dam, was due to extremely low oxygen… Read more »
South Africa: Police Arrest Two Suspects for Murders of Soweto Children
Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman and her 39-year-old partner in connection with the murders of two children, Nqobile Zulu and Tshiamo Rabanye, in Soweto. Read more »
April 25, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for a Permanent Ceasefire in Sudan Conflict
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for those involved in the conflict in Sudan to immediately cease the violent activities. Read more »
South Africa: South African Citizens Stranded in Sudan Safely Cross Into Egypt - DIRCO
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, confirmed on Tuesday that South Africans who were stranded in Sudan have now safely crossed into Egypt after a… Read more »
South Africa: Spokesperson for Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Resigns
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu have thanked the department's outgoing Chief Director of Communications and… Read more »
South Africa: Higher Education Department Invests in the Future
The Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation is investing in infrastructure to provide quality teaching, learning, research and innovation spaces in the post-school… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Stepping Up Initiative to Curb Peak Electricy Demand
Eskom says it will be ramping up its demand side management (DSM) initiatives in order to better manage the supply and demand of electricity in South Africa. Read more »