March 14, 2023
South Africa: 3500 Gizzu Portable Power Stations Recalled
All persons in possession of GIZZU 300Wh and 500Wh Portable Power Stations have been urged by the National Consumer Commission to immediately stop using them and return them to the… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Pandor to Co-Chair SA-Tanzania Bi-National Commission
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will on Wednesday co-chair the South Africa-Tanzania Ministerial Bi-National Commission (BNC) with her… Read more »
South Africa: Annual Buy Local Summit & Expo Returns
The annual Buy Local Summit & Expo will return to the Sandton Convention Centre later this month, with consumers urged to attend. Read more »
South Africa: Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital Dirty, Unsafe - Health Ombud
Expectant mothers sleeping on chairs and hospital floors, crumbling infrastructure, management deficiencies, and a paediatric and child health facility with no blood bank,… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa to Celebrate World Consumer Rights Day
World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), marked on Wednesday, comes against the backdrop of several challenges South African consumers are faced with. Read more »
South Africa: Government Committed to Supporting People With Disabilities
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated government's "unwavering support" for the welfare and rights of people with disabilities. Read more »
South Africa: Essential Workers Urged to Return to Work
The Department of Health warned on Monday that any employee who fails to comply with the court order interdicting the current strike action will be committing an act of misconduct… Read more »
South Africa: Most Dams At Capacity, Adequate Bulk Water to Meet Demand
While various measures are being implemented to ensure the sustainable and reliable supply of water, government has appealed to consumers to reduce demand and prioritise paying… Read more »
March 12, 2023
Tanzania: President of Tanzania to Pay State Visit to South Africa
President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, will pay a State Visit to South Africa this week at the invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Notes Outcomes of the Public Protector Report On Phala Phala Matter
The Presidency says it has noted the outcomes of the Public Protector's preliminary report on the investigation of whether President Cyril Ramaphosa breached the executive ethics… Read more »
March 09, 2023
South Africa: GBV Interventions At Higher Learning Institutions Yields Positive Results
Anti-gender-based violence interventions have yielded positive results at higher learning institutions with over 700 000 students currently linked to health, wellness and… Read more »
South Africa: Umalusi Awards Accreditation Certificates
Umalusi has awarded accreditation certificates to deserving private education institutions in recognition of their compliance to its rigid accreditation standards. Read more »
South Africa: Treasury Reacts to S&P's Action to Downgrade SA's Credit Rating Outlook
Government says it notes S&P Global's decision to revise South Africa's credit rating outlook to stable from positive on Wednesday evening. Read more »
March 07, 2023
South Africa: Special Investigative Unit Recovers R18 Million for Road Accident Fund
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has signed acknowledgements of debt with law firms and legal representatives worth some R68 million after they were overpaid by the Road… Read more »
South Africa: Fire Damaged Buildings Handed Back to Parliament for Reconstruction
Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, has described the reconstruction of Parliament as a unique historical opportunity for reimagining and infusing deep heritage elements with… Read more »
March 05, 2023
South Africa: President to Announce New Cabinet On Monday, March 6
President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the new National Executive on Monday evening, Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has announced. Read more »
March 02, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Plan for HIV, TB and STIs
Cabinet has approved the publication of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Tuberculosis (TB) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)… Read more »
February 28, 2023
South Africa: Marginal Decrease in Unemployment Rate
Unemployment and expanded unemployment rates have decreased marginally during Quarter 4 (Q4). Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Spokesperson Leaves Position
Eskom has announced that its spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha will leave the organisation after serving three years. Read more »
South Africa: SA Must Invest in Education, Training to Compete Globally
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, says by investing in education and training, the country will be able to develop the skills… Read more »
South Africa: UIF Pays R22.6m to Harry Gwala, Ilembe Districts Former Teaching Assistants
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has paid out R22.6 million to 4 942 former teaching and general assistants, who were employed under Harry Gwala and iLembe District… Read more »
March 01, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Reshuffle Imminent - Presidential Spokesperson
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce a Minister of Electricity and a reshuffled Cabinet "in a matter of days". Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Mabuza Resigns as MP, Term Comes to an End
Deputy President David Mabuza has resigned as a Member of Parliament (MP) following his request to President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign from his position. Read more »
South Africa: Government Returns to KZN for Ex-Miners Compensation Fund Outreach
Government departments will on Thursday hold an imbizo in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, to provide feedback to stakeholders on the progress made with regard to the ex-mineworkers'… Read more »
South Africa: Authorities Probe Death of Two At Prasa Depot
Law enforcement authorities are investigating the deaths of an employee and a contractor who passed away at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Salt River Depot in… Read more »