March 22, 2023
South Africa: Limpopo Firefighters Prepare for Winter Season
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's Working on Fire (WoF) in Limpopo has officially kick-started preparations for the winter fire season by training… Read more »
South Africa: Respiratory Syncytial Virus On the Rise, Hospitals Urged to Prepare for Paediatric Admissions
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has announced that the detection rate of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is rising sharply. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Workers to Assist Government in Resolving Load Shedding
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, says workers at Eskom are the ones who will resolve load shedding. Read more »
South Africa: Conference Deliberates On Sexual, Reproductive Health Rights
The Department of Social Development will host a conference that seeks to deepen and promote access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights. Read more »
South Africa: Emergency Response Required for Climate Change Adaptation #AfricaClimateHope
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has emphasised the importance of accelerating efforts to adapt to the reality of a rapidly changing climate,… Read more »
South Africa: Koeberg Steam Generator Replacements Hit Milestone
Eskom has completed a major milestone in the maintenance plan of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Unit 1. Read more »
March 21, 2023
South Africa: Government Reaffirms Its Determination to Realise All People's Rights
Government has reaffirmed its pledge and determination to strive to ensure that all people exercise human rights to their fullest. Read more »
South Africa: Public Servants Called to Serve and Not Violate Human Rights
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on public servants to serve the people of South Africa with love, dignity, respect and not violate their rights as the country celebrates Human… Read more »
South Africa: National Shutdown - At Least 550 Arrested for Various Crimes
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says at least 550 people have been arrested for various crimes ranging from public violence to intimidation… Read more »
March 20, 2023
South Africa: Authorities Arrest 87 Protestors
Law enforcement officers through the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS), have arrested 87 protestors across the country for public violence related… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Rejects Calls for a Shutdown
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says it strongly condemns the call for a shutdown in the city and will not tolerate any incitement to commit violence or intimidation of those who… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Will Resolve Power Crisis - Electricity Minister
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, believes that Eskom employees are the heart of resolving the ongoing energy crisis. Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Minister Visits Eskom Power Stations
In the next two weeks, starting today, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will be visiting all 14 Eskom power stations to engage with… Read more »
March 17, 2023
South Africa: Police Visibility Heightened Ahead of EFF Protest
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has mobilised maximum resources to heighten police visibility ahead of the Economic Freedom Fighters planned… Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding to Be Suspended Where Possible
Due to some recovery in generation capacity, Eskom says it will suspend load shedding where possible over the weekend. Read more »
March 16, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Launch of Fund to Address Energy Challenges
Cabinet has welcomed the launch of the Resource Mobilisation Fund (RMF) by the Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Read more »
South Africa: Government Issues Stern Warning On Attempts to Cause Disruption
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has warned that attempts to cause disruption and disturbances in the country will be met with the full might of the law. Read more »
South Africa: Ministerial Handbook Guidelines Are Complied With, Says Minister Ntshavheni
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has assured South Africans that Members of the Executive are compliant with the guidelines in the Ministerial handbook, which… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Draft Policy On Women in Sport
Cabinet has approved the gazetting of the draft Policy on Women in Sport for public comment. Read more »
South Africa: SA Expands Its Manufacturing Footprint
Cabinet has welcomed an agreement signed between government and Stellantis South Africa to develop a new vehicle manufacturing facility in the country. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile Convenes Special Meeting Ahead of World TB Day
Deputy President Paul Mashatile convened and chaired a Special Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC). Read more »
South Africa: Pandor Hopes Engagement With Tanzania Will Breed Economic Recovery
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, says she hopes that the engagements between Tanzania will help rebuild both countries and the region following… Read more »
South Africa: Tanzania, SA State Visit Officially Kicks Off
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Official State Visit of President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania should serve to strengthen the bilateral and political… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes End of Public Sector Strike
Cabinet has welcomed the judgment by the Labour Court, which ruled that members and employees who are employed in essential services are prohibited from striking. Read more »
March 14, 2023
South Africa: Cyclone Freddy - SA Sends Condolences to Affected Families
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his condolences, on behalf of South Africa, to countries affected by tropical Cyclone Freddy. Read more »