March 01, 2023
South Africa: Public Purse Will Be Protected During National State of Disaster
Acting Director General of Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Nomonde Mnukwa, says government has measures in place to ensure that the public purse is… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Uganda: Call to Improve Trade Between SA and Uganda
There is room for improvement in South Africa and Uganda's trade relations, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
March 01, 2023
South Africa: Minister Finalises Appeals in Relation to Fishing Rights
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has honoured her commitment to finalise appeals in the traditional linefish sectors by the end of the month. Read more »
February 23, 2023
South Africa: First Cholera Death As More Cases Detected
The Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, announced on Thursday, the first death linked to the recent cases of cholera detected in South Africa, as the number of laboratory-confirmed… Read more »
February 22, 2023
South Africa: Social Grants to Increase, Social Relief of Distress Grant to Stay Until 2024
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced that social grants will increase by at least 5% in the next financial year. Read more »
South Africa: Weather Service Warns of Heavy Rain
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of the possibility of heavy rainfall, which may result in widespread significant flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Read more »
South Africa: Government Introduces Renewable Energy, Solar Tax Incentive
Government has introduced a R9 billion tax relief programme to support South Africa's clean energy transition, increase electricity supply and limit the impact of consistently high… Read more »
South Africa: Economy to Grow By 1.4 Percent in Next Three Years
While South Africa's economy grew by an estimated 2.5% in 2022, the growth outlook has deteriorated to a predicted 1.4% growth over the next three years. Read more »
South Africa: Tax Brackets to Be Adjusted
The 2023/24 tax brackets will be adjusted in line with the expected inflation rate of 4.9%, says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Read more »
South Africa: 2023 Budget Speech - Minister to Outline Govt Spending
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this afternoon present the 2023 Budget Speech. Read more »
South Africa: Measles Outbreak Declared in Cape Town
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has declared a measles outbreak in Cape Town after four cases were recorded from 24 January to 17 February 2023. Read more »
South Africa: President to Open National House of Traditional and Khoi-SAN Leaders
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday deliver the annual address to the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL) in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP)… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Passes Agricultural Amendment Bill
The National Assembly (NA) has passed the Agricultural Product Standards Amendment Bill and the National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill during its hybrid plenary on Tuesday. Read more »
February 21, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Invests in Building New Schools to Address Overcrowding
The Gauteng provincial government intends to address overcrowding in schools, which is exacerbated by high levels of in-migration, by building new schools in high-pressure… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences Extended to Zulu Nation On Passing of Princess Alice
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt condolences on the sad passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, the daughter of King Solomon kaDinuzulu. Read more »
South Africa: OHS Compliance Key to Decent Workplaces
Employment and Labour Deputy Minister, Boitumelo Moloi, says organisations must develop mandatory systems of health and safety compliance in order to create decent workplaces post… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Announces Interventions to Tackle Crime
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has placed crime fighting at the top of the provincial government's agenda, announcing interventions aimed at strengthening efforts to deal with the… Read more »
South Africa: Maternal Air Pollution Exposure Puts Unborn Babies At Risk
Pregnant mothers living in air pollution hotspots in South Africa risk bearing a child with a congenital birth anomaly; specifically orofacial cleft lip and palate (CLP). Read more »
February 19, 2023
Africa: Collective Leadership Required to End Gender-Based Violence and Femicide - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged African leaders move as a collective in efforts to curb the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) on the continent. Read more »
February 17, 2023
South Africa: Public Urged to Report Vandalism of Electricity Infrastructure
Eskom has called on the public to report the theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure which has risen to disastrous proportions, threatening essential services and the… Read more »
February 16, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Bills for Public Comment
Cabinet has approved the One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) Bill, among others, for public comments. Read more »
South Africa: Law Enforcement Taking Action Against Corrupt Individuals - Lamola
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ronald Lamola, says law enforcement agencies are taking action against those who committed corruption during the COVID-19… Read more »
South Africa: Government Reiterates Commitment to Increase Energy Supply
Government is determined to accelerate the work already underway to increase energy supply to the national grid and remove any impediments to that progress, says Minister in the… Read more »
South Africa: Government Will Continue to Provide Housing
Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi says despite challenges including the mounting backlog, government remains "unshaken" in its determination to provide decent housing… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Limpopo Bus Crash Victims
Cabinet has sent it condolences to the families of the people who died recently when a bus collided with a cash-in-transit vehicle on the N1 highway in Limpopo. Read more »