January 26, 2023
South Africa: Repo Rate Hiked to 7.25%
The repurchase rate (repo rate) in South Africa reached 7.25% after the SA Reserve Bank's (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) agreed to a 25 basis points hike. Read more »
South Africa: Climate Financing, Debt and Money Laundering on Agenda for South Africa-U.S. Talks
Anti-money laundering, climate financing and sovereign debt resolution in Africa are expected to top the agenda when Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, engages United States… Read more »
South Africa: Heatwave in South Africa 'Poses a Serious Health Threat'
Infants, the elderly, persons living with disabilities, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and those who are on chronic medications are the most vulnerable to death as a result of… Read more »
January 25, 2023
South Africa: U.S., SA Task Team to Combat Financing of Wildlife Trafficking
As part of her meeting with South African officials, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, has announced a commitment between the U.S. Department of the Treasury and South… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Urges Caution During Heatwave
Government has urged South Africans to take extra caution as the heatwave persists in certain parts of the country. Read more »
January 24, 2023
South Africa: Pandor Hopes SA Will Learn From Greece's Renewables-Based Energy System
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, believes that the experience Greece has acquired over time in green power resources would be of immense value to… Read more »
South Africa: Seven Arrested for Possession of Stolen Copper Cables
Police in Northam, in Limpopo, on Monday arrested seven suspects for being in possession of alleged stolen copper cables valued at R250 000. Read more »
South Africa: Cele Calls for Harsh Sentences for Cop Killers
Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has called on the courts to mete out the harshest possible sentence to criminals who murder police officers. Read more »
South Africa: Committee to Ensure Sustainable Water Service Management
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has announced that he is setting up a Steering Committee to oversee and ensure a sustainable water and sanitation services management… Read more »
South Africa: Godongwana to Host U.S. Secretary Yellen
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week host his United States counterpart, Secretary Janet Yellen. Read more »
January 23, 2023
South Africa: Russia-Ukraine Conflict Should End Through Diplomacy - Minister Pandor
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has reiterated South Africa's position that the only path to peace is through diplomacy, dialogue and commitment… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Navy Exercises Between China and Russia to Benefit Nations - Modise
Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Thandi Modise, says she is confident that the multinational maritime exercise between South Africa, Russia and China that will take place… Read more »
January 20, 2023
South Africa: SANDF to Host China and Russia for Multilateral Maritime Exercises
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will host a multinational maritime exercise with Russia and China over a 10-day period to strengthen the already flourishing… Read more »
January 19, 2023
South Africa: UIF Pays Over R1 Billion in December
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) says it processed and paid out over R1 billion to 225 646 beneficiaries during December 2022 to ensure clients and their loved ones met their… Read more »
January 18, 2023
South Africa: DBE to Release NSC Examination Results On Thursday
The Department of Basic Education will on Thursday release the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results for the Class of 2022 in a ceremony to be held at the Mosaik… Read more »
South Africa: Government Working On Energy Relief Package for Small Businesses
The Department of Small Business Development is working on an energy relief package for the Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) with stakeholders to alleviate the… Read more »
South Africa: Public Works Addresses Johannesburg High Court Generator Matter
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has affirmed that the generators that have been provided to the Johannesburg High Court by the department are reliable and… Read more »
South Africa: Public Enterprises 'Considering' Lawyer's Letter Regarding Load Shedding
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) says it is seeking legal advice and will respond soon to a lawyer's letter sent to it pertaining to load shedding and the imminent… Read more »
South Africa: Protests Must Be Within Confines of Law - Government
Government has acknowledged the frustration of South Africans, due to a combination of factors, which have led to sporadic protests that occurred on Monday. Read more »
January 17, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Downgrades Load Shedding
Load shedding has been slightly eased by Eskom to Stage 4 from 5am to 4pm daily with Stage 5 kicking in thereafter. Read more »
South Africa: President Declares Mourning Period for the Late Ginwala
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a period of mourning for seven days from today in honour of the late founding Speaker of South Africa's democratic Parliament, Dr Frene… Read more »
January 13, 2023
South Africa: SIU, AFU Obtain Freeze Order Linked to Lotteries Commission Probes
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), together with the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU), have obtained an order to freeze at least five properties, including a luxury Midrand home… Read more »
January 12, 2023
South Africa: Mchunu to Recommission Refurbished Durban's Flood-Damaged Water Infrastructure
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will on Friday, 13 January 2023, officially recommission aqueduct 1 and open reservoir 3 at Umgeni's Durban Heights Water Treatment… Read more »
South Africa: Gas Tanker Explosion Death Toll Rises
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the number of those that have died as a result of the tragic gas tanker explosion in Boksburg in December has increased to 40. Read more »
January 11, 2023
South Africa: Campaign to Pay Former Teaching Assistants Resumes
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has resumed its campaign of processing and paying unemployment benefits to former teaching and general assistants in the KwaZulu-Natal… Read more »