August 06, 2023
South Africa: Stable Municipalities Are Imperative for South Africa
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says managing coalition governments better remains imperative in stabilising local government and improving service delivery. Read more »
July 28, 2023
South Africa: Nkadimeng Calls On Brics to Prioritise Just Transition
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng, says BRICS must prioritise the objectives of a just transition as the countries transition to low… Read more »
July 27, 2023
South Africa: Energy One Stop Shop and Energy Resilience Fund Launched
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel today launched the Energy One Stop Shop and Energy Resilience Fund. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Couple Found Guilty of Smuggling Reptiles
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has welcomed the conviction of a Gauteng couple, Gerald and Elisha van der Westhuizen, for their role in the… Read more »
July 23, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Rolls Out Microgrid to Electrify Community in Upington #AfricaClimateHope
To help South Africa move closer to the goal of universal access to electricity, Eskom Distribution last week launched one of its first microgrid technology at Swartkopdam, about… Read more »
July 20, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Inspect KZN Water Projects
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to conduct an oversight visit to inspect water projects in KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »
July 17, 2023
South Africa: Mchunu Commends Progress in Masodi Water Project
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has commended the progress made on the construction of Masodi Waste Water Treatment Works in Mokopane, Limpopo. Read more »
South Africa: Nsfas Accelerates Student Allowances Processing
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that there is accelerated processing of student allowances. Read more »
South Africa: Phaahla to Officiate Sod-Turning for New Hospital in Limpopo
Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, together with Acting Limpopo Premier, Seaparo Sekoati, will on Tuesday, 18 July 2023, preside over the sod-turning ceremony for the first… Read more »
South Africa: Public Called to Protect Water Resources
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on South Africans to take part in the Clear Rivers campaign to protect water resources in honour of former President Nelson… Read more »
July 10, 2023
South Africa: Government to Continue to Invest in the Poorest and Most Vulnerable - President
As the country works towards rebuilding the economy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has in his weekly newsletter reaffirmed government's commitment to continue to invest in the poorest… Read more »
South Africa: E Cape SAPS Sets Out to Improve Rural Safety
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape, along with other stakeholders, has held a summit to look at ways to bolster rural safety. Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Water Customers Reminded of Planned Shutdown
Rand Water has reminded Johannesburg Water customers of the 58-hour planned water shutdown to be undertaken from Tuesday night to Friday morning. Read more »
June 21, 2023
South Africa: SA Sets Sights On Green Energy Opportunities With Netherlands, Denmark
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the enthusiasm of the Netherlands and Denmark in working with South Africa to strengthen economic relations, including exploring… Read more »
June 20, 2023
South Africa: Winter Crop Farmers Advised to Wait for Sufficient Moisture Before Planting
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has advised winter crop farmers in winter rainfall areas to wait for sufficient moisture before planting… Read more »
South Africa: Tendela Youth Takes Economic Emancipation Into Their Own Hands
When the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) conducted a workshop in the Mpofana Local Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal in 2019 to encourage young… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Plans to Reduce TB Infections On Track - Phaahla
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, believes that South Africa is on track to meet the World Health Organisation (WHO) target to reducing Tuberculosis (TB) cases by 50% by 2025 based… Read more »
June 15, 2023
South Africa: Govt to Focus On Hotspot Areas in Dire Need of Service Delivery
Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Wednesday said government has identified service delivery hotspots to improve universal access to basic services. Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Visits Hammanskraal
President Cyril Ramaphosa is today visiting the community of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, following the cholera outbreak, which has claimed at least 26 lives countrywide. Read more »
May 17, 2023
South Africa: Treasury's 'Bounce Back' Measures to Help Households With Solar
National Treasury will in the coming weeks introduce Bounce Back measures to assist with the rollout of rooftop solar for households to encourage electricity generation and expand… Read more »
April 14, 2023
South Africa: SA Must Forge Own Energy Transition Pathway - Minister Gordhan
South Africa must forge its own pathway towards becoming a low carbon emissions economy, says Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. Read more »
South Africa: W Cape Signs Agreement to Grow Potato Industry
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), together with Potatoes SA, recently signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which commits both parties to grow… Read more »
South Africa: Women's Health Takes Centre Stage in Limpopo
Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu is on a drive to help raise awareness on cancer and women's health issues. Read more »
April 12, 2023
South Africa: Bill Signals Major Boost for Workplace Equity
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Employment Equity Amendment Bill of 2020 into law. Read more »
April 06, 2023
South Africa: Creecy Withdraws Threatened or Protected Terrestrial and Freshwater Species Regulations
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has withdrawn Regulations pertaining to Threatened or Protected terrestrial and freshwater Species (TOPS) and the… Read more »