November 21, 2022
South Africa: Sanparks Welcomes Rhino Poacher's Jail Sentence
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has welcomed the heavy sentencing of a rhino poacher by the Skukuza Regional Court, to a total of 52 years in prison for rhino poaching… Read more »
November 18, 2022
South Africa: More Work Needs to Be Done On Climate Education
With the imminent threat of climate change, South Africa has laid the foundation to enable climate education in schools but there are areas of improvement that have been… Read more »
November 17, 2022
South Africa: Israel's Most Wanted Gang Leader Arrested in Bryanston
The combined efforts of Interpol South Africa and the South African Police Service (SAPS) have led to the arrest of an Israeli gang leader, who has been on Interpol's Red Notice… Read more »
November 16, 2022
South Africa: Policing Bolstered in Identified Hotspots Ahead of Festive Season
As the festive season approaches, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is ramping up efforts to improve service delivery to communities by injecting additional policing… Read more »
November 15, 2022
South Africa: Reserve Bank Warns of Procurement Scam
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has warned members of the public of a scam doing the rounds in various parts of the country, where unscrupulous people are circulating… Read more »
Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for AU to Join G20 Leaders Group
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the African Union to be made a permanent member of the G20. Read more »
November 14, 2022
South Africa: Green Scorpions Record Improved Compliance, Enforcement
The Green Scorpions, which have been mandated to protect the environment by enforcing legislation, have in the past financial year maintained, and in some instances, even increased… Read more »
South Africa: BBBEE Here to Stay - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says government remains committed to transformation of the economy and empowerment. Read more »
South Africa: Grant Funding Also Needed for Energy Transition
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says South Africa will need funding in the form of grants in order to implement the Just Energy Transition. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Attend G20 Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address two working sessions at the G20 Leaders' Summit to be held in Indonesia this week. Read more »
South Africa: Policeman Wins Idols
The management of the South African Police (SAPS) has congratulated Warrant Officer, Thapelo Molomo, for being crowned the Idols Season 18 winner. Read more »
November 11, 2022
South Africa: Tech Firm to Pay Back Millions to Water and Sanitation Dept
Information technology company EOH is expected to pay back at least R191 million to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in monies it received through its dealings with the… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Accredited As a Ramsar Wetland City
The City of Cape Town is South Africa's first city to be accredited as a Ramsar Wetland City. Read more »
South Africa: SA Forges Ahead With 4IR Strategy
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Deputy Minister, Buti Manamela, has officially launched a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) micro-laboratory at Goldfields Technical and… Read more »
November 09, 2022
South Africa: Eskom Launches Digital Platform for Skills Database
Eskom has announced an online platform in response to what it calls an "overwhelming response" to its call for skilled and experienced persons to support the power utility's… Read more »
South Africa: France, Germany Grant SA €600 Million JET Concessional Financing
South Africa, France and Germany have signed loan agreements for the two European nations to each extend €300 million in concessional financing to South Africa to support the… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Commits to Speeding Up Service Delivery in Umsinga
Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has announced a number of high impact service delivery projects aimed at improving the lives of communities in uMsinga under uMzinyathi District… Read more »
South Africa: Government Puts Measures in Place to Mitigate Impact of Strike
The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) says government has put measures in place to mitigate the impact of strike action by public servants on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Nasa, SA Renew Lunar Exploration Partnership
The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Tuesday signed a letter of intent to formalise a space exploration… Read more »
November 08, 2022
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for Innovative Ways to Fund Just Transition
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for bolder and innovative ways to finance Just Transition projects in developing countries, saying a "one-size-fits-all approach" will not… Read more »
South Africa: How Municipal Debt Affects Eskom's Liquidity
Eskom says large electricity supply debt racked up by municipalities is negatively affecting its financial performance. Read more »
November 07, 2022
South Africa: Public Urged to Support Matrics
The Department of Basic Education has appealed to members of the public to support learners and refrain from blockading roads and storming schools as the country enters another… Read more »
Egypt: President Ramaphosa to Participate in Climate Summit in Egypt
President Cyril Ramaphosa will participate in the Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit scheduled from today until tomorrow in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Loan 'Significant Step' for Just Energy Transition
Eskom board chairperson Mpho Makwana says the R9 billion concessional loan approved for the repurposing of the Komati Power Station is a "significant step" for South Africa's… Read more »
November 04, 2022
South Africa: Treasury Clarifies Eskom Debt Matter
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has denied reports that the National Treasury's plan to takeover a portion of Eskom's debt will be linked to conditions that the power utility… Read more »