November 01, 2022
South Africa: Second Presidential Summit On GBVF Kicks Off
The second Presidential Summit on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) has kicked off at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, where President Cyril Ramaphosa will… Read more »
October 31, 2022
South Africa: Gauteng SAPS Operations Net Over 1,000
South African Police Service (SAPS) operations have seen the arrest of over 1 750 suspects across Gauteng over the weekend. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Sends Condolences After South Korea Stampede
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his heartfelt condolences to the government and the people of South Korea following the tragic loss of life in the capital, Seoul, during… Read more »
South Africa: Petrol, Diesel Prices to Increase
South Africans will be paying more at the pumps from Wednesday following the increase of all grades of fuel. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints New Intelligence Inspector General
Imtiaz Fazel is expected to start his five year term as the new Inspector General of Intelligence on Tuesday, following his appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
October 29, 2022
South Africa: Ramaphosa Commits Govt to Working With Zulu King
President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed government to work with King Misuzulu KaZwelithini to change the lives of the people, and transform rural areas into places of development… Read more »
South Africa: All Roads Lead to Moses Mabhida Stadium
The streets of eThekwini and surrounding areas are abuzz with activity, with many heading to Moses Mabhida Stadium to witness President Cyril Ramaphosa officially hand over a… Read more »
October 28, 2022
South Africa: SA Open for Spanish Business
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is greatly encouraged by the number of Spanish companies investing in the country's economy across a range of sectors. Read more »
South Africa: Mchunu Reiterates Commitment to Deliver Water to Communities
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has reiterated the Ministry and department's commitment towards the provision of water to the communities. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Attends Lesotho PM Inauguration
President Ramaphosa has commended the people of the Kingdom of Lesotho for their determination to forge a stable and peaceful country. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Attend Lesotho PM Inauguration
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to attend the inauguration of newly elected Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, in Maseru this morning. Read more »
South Africa: Measles Outbreak Cases Increase to 11 in Limpopo
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) announced on Friday that the number of measles infections has increased to 11 as of 27 October 2022 in the Greater… Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: Charges Withdrawn in Krugersdorp Rape Case
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says insufficient evidence led to the decision to drop charges against 13 men and a minor linked to the rape, sexual assault and robbery of… Read more »
October 28, 2022
South Africa: Eskom Working to Implement Energy Security Plans
Eskom says it is focusing on implementing all projects in order to meet the required 53GW of new additional energy for the period up to 2032 which will ensure energy security. Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: Ramaphosa Says U.S. Terror Alert was 'Unfortunate'
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africans should be best informed by the South African government on matters of State security. Read more »
South Africa: Backlog At Cape Town Terminals Cleared - Transnet
Transnet says operations at its Cape Town terminals are back at full tilt with backlogs caused by the recent industrial action cleared. Read more »
South Africa: Special Tribunal Orders Freeze Pension of Former Limpopo Health HoD
The pension benefits of former Limpopo Health Department head of department, Dr Thokozani Mhlongo, have been frozen pending the finalisation of civil proceedings in a matter… Read more »
South Africa: SARS Commits to Achieving Higher Revenue Estimate
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwa's emphasis on ensuring that government finances are spent in an equitable, efficient and… Read more »
October 26, 2022
South Africa: Government to Take Over Portion of Eskom's R400 Billion Debt
Government plans to embark on an Eskom debt relief programme that will see it take over a portion of the utility's R400 billion debt. Read more »
October 27, 2022
South Africa: No Fuel Supply Shortage, Energy Dept Says
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says the supply chain of petroleum products to South Africa is "resilient as ever". Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding to Continue Through the Weekend
Eskom says it will be implementing various stages of load shedding throughout the weekend following the near depletion of its emergency generation reserves. Read more »
South Africa: Government Notes U.S. Terror Alert
The Presidency has moved to assure South Africans that law enforcement agencies are monitoring any threats to the public. Read more »
October 26, 2022
South Africa: Deadline Looms for DWS Bursary Applications
Time is running out for those who want to pursue careers that are in line with the water and sanitation core business, to submit applications for the bursary programme for 2023… Read more »
South Africa: HODs' Tenure Increased to 10 Years
Acting Public Service and Administration Minister, Thulas Nxesi, says Cabinet has resolved that the tenure of Heads of Department be increased to 10 years. Read more »
South Africa: R19 Million Handed to KZN Small Businesses
Minister for Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, has handed over cheques worth R19 million to 45 small businesses in KwaZulu-Natal that were affected by floods… Read more »