February 03, 2023
South Africa: Grade 10 Geluksdal Secondary Learner Fatally Stabbed
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, is today visiting the Geluksdal Secondary School in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni where a Grade 10 boy learner was stabbed to death on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Police Officer in Court for Corruption
year-old police sergeant will on Friday appear before the Temba Magistrates Court, in Tshwane, facing charges of corruption and extortion. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Bolsters Fight Against Crime With 6 000 Young Recruits
The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has welcomed some 6 000 crime prevention wardens in an effort to augment crime fighting efforts made by SAPS and Metropolitan Police… Read more »
South Africa: Public Works to Expropriate Servitudes to Improve Limpopo Power Supply
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has started a process of assessing if servitudes can be expropriated by Eskom in order to allow the power utility to supply… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Water Safe for Consumption
The City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Thapelo Amad, has reassured Johannesburg residents that the City's water is safe for consumption. Read more »
February 02, 2023
South Africa: Electricity Generation Decreased in December - Stats SA
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has revealed that electricity generation in the country decreased by some 8.3% year-on-year in December. Read more »
January 31, 2023
South Africa: SABS Urges Vigilance in Food Purchases
With load shedding, water restrictions and the warm weather, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is encouraging consumers to be more vigilant when making food purchases by… Read more »
South Africa: SA Admitted to the International Human Frontier Science Program
South Africa has been admitted as a member of the International Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) following a competitive application process. Read more »
South Africa: Fuel Price Adjustments Announced
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced an increase in the price of petrol and 0.05% sulphur diesel from Wednesday. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Southern Africa: President Ramaphosa to Participate in Extraordinary Summit of SADC Organ Troika
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to participate in a Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit taking place in Windhoek, Namibia, on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Public Asked Not to Share Video of Rape
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has appealed to members of the public to refrain from sharing a video of a policewoman allegedly forcing her son to have sex with her. Read more »
South Africa: President to Host Cabinet Lekgotla This Week
President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week convene government leaders at the Cabinet Lekgotla to deliberate government's priorities for the year ahead. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for Cooperation in Energy Crisis
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to pay for the electricity they use, as the country works towards overcoming the energy crisis. Read more »
South Africa: Police Minister to Visit Gqeberha Mass Shooting Site
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele and the National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, will today lead a delegation of various experts within the organisation to the… Read more »
January 27, 2023
South Africa: Minister Hopes to Expand Build Environment Bursary Programme
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille says she will lobby for more money for her department's bursary programme so more learners can continue their studies in… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Dept Warns Job Seekers
The Department of Employment and Labour has warned the public to be vigilant after it noted with concern yet another scam titled 'Youth employment programme', which makes empty… Read more »
South Africa: Businesses Roped in to Help Build Rural Infrastructure
Kwazulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has encouraged businesses to collaborate with government in the rollout of infrastructure to rural and township communities. Read more »
South Africa: New Swine Fever Outbreak Confirmed in Gauteng
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has confirmed a new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) on a farm in Gauteng. Read more »
South Africa: Pandor Thanks EU for Supporting SA's Developmental Agenda
South Africa says it appreciates the European Union's (EU) continued support of the development cooperation aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP) and the backing it… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Helps Scores of Workers With UIF Claims in Polokwane
Officials of the Department of Employment and Labour are in Polokwane, Limpopo, to help citizens with Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) applications and processing of claims for… Read more »
South Africa: Policewoman Arrested for Sexually Violating Son
Limpopo provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has ordered that a policewoman recorded having sex with her 10-year-old son subjected to immediate… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Departments Called to Speed Up Disciplinary Cases
Natal Provincial Executive Council (EXCO) has directed all departments to speed up disciplinary cases against officials on precautionary suspension due to allegations of misconduct… Read more »
South Africa: SA Should Learn From EU Expertise, Says Godongwana
It is critical for South Africa to continue to learn from the extensive experience and expertise that the European Union has in a number of areas and economic activities, says… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Farmer Fined R1.5 Million for Illegal Water Use
The Department of Water and Sanitation continues to clamp down on farmers involved in unauthorised and illegal water use and ensure perpetrators are brought to book. Read more »
South Africa: SA, India Collaborate to Reintroduce Cheetah in India
South Africa and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the re-introduction of Cheetah to the Asian country. Read more »