December 09, 2022
South Africa: Technical Team to Focus On Govt Debt Owed to Municipalities
Natal Executive Council has established a technical committee to focus on the debt owed by government to municipalities. Read more »
South Africa: Treasury Engaging Public Enterprises, Eskom On Diesel Purchase Solutions
National Treasury says it continues to engage with the Department of Public Enterprises and Eskom with the aim of identifying solutions to the purchase of diesel. Read more »
South Africa: DMRE Signs 13 Renewable Energy Agreements
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has signed agreements with 13 renewable energy providers under Bid Window 5 of government's Renewable Energy Independent Power… Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: Comprehensive Plan to Curb Fatalities On the Roads This Festive Season
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) will implement a comprehensive plan that seeks to tackle ill-discipline on the roads which drives fatalities during the festive… Read more »
South Africa: Public Works Hands Over Building for GBV Victims
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has handed over another shelter for gender-based violence (GBV) in the Free State, as government intensifies its efforts to… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Delays Koeberg Power Station Maintenance Outage
Eskom has delayed the start of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station's maintenance outage to next week Saturday to allow the strained national power grid to stabilise and recover some… Read more »
South Africa: 1,350 Ambulances to Be Deployed Across SA During Festive Season
The National Health Department announced on Thursday that it will deploy 1 350 ambulances across the country's major high-traffic volume routes during the festive season. Read more »
South Africa: Gordhan Calls for Urgent Action Amid Load Shedding
Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, has called on the board of Eskom to "act with urgency" on Eskom management's handling of load shedding. Read more »
South Africa: Phaahla Concerned About Rising Number of Measles Cases in SA
The number of laboratory-confirmed measles cases now stands at 137 in Limpopo as of 6 December 2022, Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has announced. Read more »
December 09, 2022
South Africa: Sex Work Amendment Bill Open for Public Comment
The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill of 2022, which seeks to decriminalise sex work, has been published and is now open for public comment. Read more »
South Africa: Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids Aged Between 5 and 11 Next Year
Health Minister Joe Phaahla has announced that as of 2023 all children aged between five and 11 who are at risk of contracting severe COVID-19 will be able to receive the vaccine. Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: SIU to Probe Pump Station Tenders
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it will probe allegations of corruption and maladministration at the Department of Water and Sanitation in relation to contracts tendered… Read more »
South Africa: Include People With Disabilities in Implementation of Economic Development Policies
President Cyril Ramaphosa says people with disabilities must be involved in conceptualising, developing, implementing and monitoring economic development policies and programmes. Read more »
December 07, 2022
South Africa: FSCA Revises Markus Jooste's Penalty of R20 Million
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed a revised administrative penalty of R20 million on Markus Johannes Jooste, former Steinhoff International Chief Executive… Read more »
South Africa: President Calls On Forum to Use Science to Improve People's Lives, Fight Inequality
President Cyril Ramaphosa shone a spotlight on how science can play a role in improving people's lives and addressing the challenges facing the world including disease, climate… Read more »
South Africa: NCOP Passes Five Money Bills
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) passed five money bills on Tuesday during its hybrid plenary sitting. Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: Correctional Services Festive Season Campaign Launched
Correctional Services National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale says facilities around the country will be on high alert this festive season in order to combat potential safety and… Read more »
South Africa: President Declares 27 December a Public Holiday
South Africans will get to enjoy an extended Christmas with 27 December 2022 declared as a public holiday in lieu of Christmas Day falling on a Sunday. Read more »
December 07, 2022
South Africa: Stage 6 Load Shedding Implemented From Midday
Eskom announced on Thursday that it will implement Stage 6 load shedding from noon until further notice. Read more »
South Africa: Janusz Walus Placed On Parole
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, has placed offender Janusz Walus on parole under strict conditions with effect from Wednesday. Read more »
Africa: Partnerships Key to Africa's Economic Growth
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel, says partnerships with international countries are key to boosting African economies' upward trajectory. Read more »
December 06, 2022
South Africa: GDP Rises By 1.6 Percent
South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.6% between July and September, Deputy Director General for Economic Statistics, Joe de Beer, announced on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Diesel Prices Decrease, Increase for Petrol Consumers
There will be relief for some consumers from tomorrow when the price of all grades of diesel and illuminating paraffin decrease. Read more »
South Africa: Square Kilometre Array Observatory Construction Begins in Northern Cape
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Blade Nzimande, unveiled on Monday the kick-start of the on-site construction of the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO)… Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Postpones Debate On Section 89 Panel Report
The National Assembly Programming Committee (NAPC) has postponed to next week Tuesday the debate on the Section 89 Panel Report, which looks into the robbery at the Phala Phala… Read more »