October 10, 2022
South Africa: SA Marks World Mental Health Awareness Day
South Africa is today joining the global community in commemorating World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the globe and mobilise efforts in… Read more »
South Africa: Stage Two Load Shedding to Return
Eskom has announced that stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 4pm to midnight every evening until Wednesday. Read more »
South Africa: ECD Centres Critical to Nurturing SA's Future Leaders
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres play a critical role in laying solid foundations for South Africa's future leaders. Read more »
South Africa: SA Hosts the Executive Director of UN-Habitat
Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi will on Wednesday host the Executive Director of UN-Habitat, Maimunah Mohd Sharif, who will be on an official visit to South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Capacitation of Cpfs Eminent, Says Cele
The capacitation and funding of Community Policing Forums (CPF) across the country is eminent, says Police Minister Bheki Cele. Read more »
South Africa: Concerted Effort Needed to Curb Brutal Violation of Minors
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has called on law enforcement agencies to work together to stop the brutality and violation of the rights and dignity of minor children. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Condemns Torching of EC Mayor's Home
Parliament's Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Water and Sanitation and Human Settlements, has expressed disappointment at the torching of… Read more »
South Africa: Six Bodies Found in Joburg CBD Building, One Arrested
Police in Johannesburg have apprehended a 21-year-old man for murder following the discovery of six bodies in a building in the CBD on Sunday. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Announces New Fees for Passports, Travel Documents
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has announced new fee amendments for South African passports and travel documents in terms of section 4(1)(e) of the South African… Read more »
October 07, 2022
South Africa: Dpwi Creates Valuable Work Experience for Young Professionals
Young people who have a major role to play in building South Africa back better, must be provided with the skills and work experience so that they are better equipped for the job… Read more »
South Africa: Legwaila Appointed Acting Tax Ombud
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has designated Professor Thabo Legwaila as acting Tax Ombud for a period of three months, effective from 6 October 2022 to 5 January 2023. Read more »
South Africa: Traditional Leaders Urged to Use Culture to Boost Tourism
Deputy President David Mabuza has encouraged traditional leaders to use their rich culture and heritage to boost tourism. Read more »
South Africa: DWS Commits to Deliver Water to Giyani Community
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has reassured residents of Giyani that the department is committed to delivering water to the community as promised. Read more »
South Africa: Government Considers Options to Deal With Land Under Traditional Leadership
Government is considering various options regarding the contentious matter of land under traditional leadership and part of the land tenure system including Ingonyama Trust, said… Read more »
October 06, 2022
South Africa: Voter Registration to Be Held This Weekend for Municipal Ward By-Elections
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is gearing up for voter registration to be held this weekend for three municipal ward by-elections scheduled to take place on 23 November… Read more »
South Africa: Work Underway to Establish Fund to Support Women Entrepreneurs
President Cyril Ramaphosa says work is underway to establish a gender collaborative fund to support women entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Read more »
South Africa: Labour Laws in SA Cover All Workers Irrespective of Race, Origin
The Department of Employment and Labour Deputy Minister, Boitumelo Moloi, says the main objective of the National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) will be to ensure that labour… Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding Reduced to Stage 3
Load shedding has been reduced to Stage 3 from this morning until 5am on Saturday morning, following the recovery of some generating units at Eskom. Read more »
South Africa: 3% Wage Increase Offer 'Generous', Says Govt
Despite the prevailing difficult fiscal position, government believes the 3% salary increase offer to public servants is "generous". Read more »
South Africa: Government Tackling Climate Change With Science Based Approach
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy, says government is committed to mitigating climate change and building communities' resilience towards its… Read more »
South Africa: SAHPRA Receives Accolade From WHO
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has been recognised as a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory body to ensure the quality, safety and… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Africa: Africa's Oil and Gas Resources Can Help Accelerate Energy Security
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, says Africa cannot be an import destination for refined products when the continent is endowed with crude oil. Read more »
South Africa: Sisulu Condemns Murder of German Tourist
Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has expressed sadness at the brutal murder of a German tourist in Mpumalanga on Monday. Read more »
South Africa: Manhunt Launched for German Tourist Murderer
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga has launched a manhunt following the murder of a German tourist in Masoyi, near White River. Read more »
South Africa: Sassa Encourages Non-Smart Phone Owners Not to Choose EFT Payment Method
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has appealed to all special SRD-R350 grant beneficiaries or applicants who do not own a smart phone not to choose the EFT payment… Read more »