February 15, 2023
South Africa: SA Plans to Raise R2 Trillion By 2028 Through Intra-Africa Trade
South Africa's diplomatic missions across the globe stand ready to mobilise R2 trillion by 2028, with a particular focus on increasing intra-Africa trade, which stands at 17% of… Read more »
South Africa: Collaboration Needed to Advance Local Govt
For government to ensure that local government is able to respond to the needs of a capable and developmental State, South Africans from all walks of life must help to contribute… Read more »
South Africa: CPI Eases to 6.9%
South Africa's annual consumer price inflation (CPI) dropped to 6.9% in January 2023, down from 7.2% in December 2022, Statistician General Risenga Maluleke has revealed. Read more »
South Africa: President Sends Condolences Following Limpopo Bus Tragedy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the families of those who died following a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Limpopo yesterday. Read more »
February 12, 2023
South Africa: Working Together, We Can Overcome Electricity Crisis - Magwenya
Spokesperson to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Vincent Magwenya, has called on all stakeholders to work with government to resolve the energy shortage that South Africa is… Read more »
February 10, 2023
South Africa: KZN Official Handed Suspended Sentence for PPE Corruption
The Special Investigating Unit has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of a former KwaZulu-Natal education department financial manager for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)… Read more »
February 09, 2023
South Africa: President Declares State of Disaster to Address Energy Crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a national State of Disaster - with immediate effect - as a response to the current energy crisis gripping the country. Read more »
South Africa: Citizens Urged to Listen to SONA
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), in partnership with the Passenger Rail Agency (Prasa), today encouraged train commuters at the Cape Town train station… Read more »
South Africa: Government Working to Root Out Corruption and Criminality - Gungubele
Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele says the sixth administration is continuing to work hard to rebuild a competent South African Revenue Service (SARS) and further… Read more »
South Africa: All Eyes On President Ramaphosa
All eyes will be on President Cyril Ramaphosa this evening as he takes to the podium to outline government's programme of action through his 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA)… Read more »
February 07, 2023
South Africa: Law Enforcement to Ensure Safe SONA
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has put measures in place to ensure that the State of the Nation Address (SONA) takes place in a safe and… Read more »
South Africa: All Systems Go for SONA
Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has assured South Africans that preparations for the hosting of the 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday… Read more »
South Africa: Presiding Officers Lay Down Law Ahead of SONA
Parliament's Presiding Officers say no disruptions of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be tolerated. Read more »
South Africa: 490 Members of Parliament, 263 Guests to Attend SONA 2023
The 2023 State of the Nation Address will be fully physical and all attendees, including Members of Parliament and invited guests, will be present in the chamber and the public… Read more »
South Africa: SA Addressing Challenges to Increase Mining Investment - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to assure investors that government is addressing the challenges facing the country to ensure that South Africa reaches its full mining… Read more »
February 06, 2023
South Africa: Cape Town City Hall Declared Parliamentary Precinct Ahead of SONA
The Cape Town City Hall has been temporarily declared a Parliamentary precinct to facilitate the hosting of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 9 February, and the… Read more »
South Africa: SA Records Slight Decline in Rhino Poaching
South Africa's relentless fight against rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park and other national parks saw a slight decline in poaching numbers across the country. Read more »
February 05, 2023
South Africa: Probe Into Kagiso School Shooting
The Gauteng Department of Education says an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that took place at Kagiso Senior Secondary School on Friday, is… Read more »
South Africa: Call for Partnerships to Improve Access to ECD Sector
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane has called on education stakeholders and people with interest in the Early Childhood Development (ECD) and care sector, to collaborate with… Read more »
South Africa: Blompark Project On Track
With 150 houses already delivered since the first sod-turning ceremony in September 2021, residents of Blompark in Gansbaai, Western Cape can look forward to an additional 100… Read more »
South Africa: Mchunu to Receive Report On Nw Water Interventions
The North West Steering Committee led by Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, will on Monday meet its Technical Task Team to receive progress report and plans on water and… Read more »
February 06, 2023
South Africa: SA Artists Bag Grammy Award
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has congratulated eminent South African musicians Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode for winning the Best Global Music… Read more »
February 05, 2023
South Africa: Research Places Spotlight On Enterprise and Supplier Development Programmes
Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) funds can make an effective contribution to the sustainability of black-owned enterprises, if it is implemented more strategically. Read more »
February 03, 2023
South Africa: 'No Immediate Crisis' On Nuclear Agreement, Says Energy Dept
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says there is "no immediate crisis" with regards to the expiry of a nuclear agreement with the United States of America (USA). Read more »
South Africa: Citizens Urged to Go for Regular Cancer Screening, Testing
The Department of Health has urged South Africans to go for regular cancer screening and testing for early detection, prevention, risk reduction and successful treatment. Read more »