January 12, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Offers Condolences to Senegal
President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed a message of condolence to the government and people of the Republic of Senegal following a bus accident, which resulted in the death of… Read more »
South Africa: Team Established to Investigate Fort Hare Murders
Police Minister Bheki Cele has assured the management of Fort Hare University that police are intensifying their response to the recent violent and fatal attacks at the… Read more »
January 11, 2023
South Africa: SANDF Condemns Gruesome Mozambique Video
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) says an investigation is underway into a video depicting South African soldiers as watching, as deceased bodies are thrown into a… Read more »
South Africa: Stage 6 Load Shedding to Be Implemented At Night
Eskom has escalated load shedding to Stage 6 between 4pm and 5am until further notice. Read more »
South Africa: Back to School for Learners in Inland Schools
The 2023 academic school year for the majority of learners in inland schools has commenced today with a number of leaders conducting oversight visits to various schools to monitor… Read more »
January 10, 2023
South Africa: No New Covid-19 Restrictions As New Omicron Sub-Variant Detected
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, says for now, government will not impose any internal restrictions as a result of the emergence of a newly found sub-variant of the COVID-19 virus. Read more »
South Africa: Racial Incidents Tarnish the Tourism Industry
Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says acts of racism are a blight on the South African tourism sector. Read more »
January 09, 2023
South Africa: Release of Matric Results On Track
The Department of Basic Education says it is on track to release the Matric 2022 results on 20 January. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Mchunu to Inspect Welbedacht Pipeline Site
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), Minister Senzo Mchunu, together with Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, are expected to conduct an inspection of the Welbedacht pipeline site… Read more »
South Africa: Alleged Kidnapping Kingpin Arrested
Police have arrested an alleged kingpin involved in ransom kidnapping cases in Mozambique. Read more »
January 06, 2023
South Africa: Man Arrested After Limpopo Woman's Body Found in River
A 40-year-old man is expected to appear in the Nebo Magistrate's Court in Limpopo today on charges of kidnapping and murder, following the discovery of the decomposed body of a… Read more »
South Africa: Higher Education Warns of Illegal Colleges
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has warned prospective students, who want to register at institutions of higher learning, not to fall for bogus colleges. Read more »
January 05, 2023
South Africa: KZN Govt Denies Spending R50 Million On Musician's Funeral
The Kwazulu-Natal provincial government has denied reports that it spent R50 million on the funeral of Kwaito and Gqom musician, Mandla "Mampintsha" Maphumulo. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Ramps Up Load Shedding
Eskom is expected to ramp up load shedding to Stage 4 from 4pm this afternoon (Thursday) and will drop to Stage 3 from 5am on Friday morning. Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Urged to Use Water Sparingly
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on South Africans to use water sparingly and adhere to water restrictions imposed in some municipalities. Read more »
South Africa: Continued Support for Boksburg Explosion Victims
The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) says it will continue to give support and counselling to the families of those who died and were injured following the gas tanker explosion… Read more »
January 04, 2023
South Africa: Strand Beach, Small Bay Reopened
The City of Cape Town reopened Small Bay and the affected section of Strand Beach on Tuesday. Read more »
January 03, 2023
South Africa: Temporary Closure of Section of Fish Hoek Beach
As a precautionary measure, visitors are advised that the main bathing area section at Fish Hoek Beach between the lifeguard station and Jager Walk is temporarily closed to the… Read more »
December 31, 2022
South Africa: President's New Year Message
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December 30, 2022
South Africa: Police Warn Public Against Social Media Scams
Police management in the North West has warned members of the public to exercise caution when responding to social media advertisements, as criminals are coming up with numerous… Read more »
December 29, 2022
South Africa: City of Cape Town Issues Notice On Closed Beaches
The City of Cape Town has reminded residents and visitors that Milnerton Lagoon, Milnerton Estuary Mouth and Lagoon Beach remain closed for swimming due to pollution in the Diep… Read more »
December 28, 2022
South Africa: Department to Assist Workers Affected in Boksburg Gas Explosion
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi says his department will assist the family members of those who died in the Christmas Eve gas tanker explosion in Boksburg. Read more »
South Africa: KZN Flood Victims Relocated to New Accommodation
Government has relocated all families that were displaced by the KwaZulu-Natal floods to new and more acceptable accommodation. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Loss of Life in Boksburg Blast
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his sympathies to the families of those who died following the explosion of gas cylinders on a truck at Boksburg last week. Read more »
South Africa: President Condemns Free State Racism Incident
President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned an alleged violent racist incident at the Maselspoort Resort, just outside Bloemfontein on Christmas day. Read more »