South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Steady Decline of Water Levels

The weekly state of reservoirs report issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation indicates a steady decline of the water levels in the country's reservoirs to 94.6% this… Read more »

South Africa: Premier Alan Winde Welcomes Calling of President's Coordinating Council Meeting On Energy Crisis

Premier Alan Winde welcomes the convening of a special President's Coordinating Council (PCC), scheduled for Friday, 20 January 2023, to discuss the energy crisis. Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Declares 7 Days of Mourning for Ginwala

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a period of mourning for seven days from Tuesday, 17 January 2023, in honour of Dr Frene Ginwala, the late founding Speaker of South Africa's… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom On Approval of Electricity Price Hike By Nersa

Eskom appreciates the tough NERSA revenue decision for FY2024 and FY2025 Read more »

South Africa: Electricity Tariff Hike 'Another Blow for Hard-Pressed South Africans'

Premier Alan Winde has expressed his deep disappointment in the National Energy Regulator of South Africa's (NERSA) decision to grant Eskom an 18.65% tariff hike for the 2023/24… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Visits Fort Hare University After Murder and Threats on Staff

Minister Nzimande to visit the University of Fort Hare following the pattern of assassinations and threats on staff at the university Read more »

South Africa: Police Warns Against Unauthorised and Illegal Use of SAPS Property and Uniform

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is warning members of the public against the unauthorised and illegal use of SAPS property which include uniforms, equipment and emblems. Read more »

South Africa: Premier Alan Winde On Making the Western Cape More Energy Resilient

Western Cape Government will move faster this year in making province more energy secure Read more »

South Africa: Water and Sanitation On Dam Levels

Dams remain stable in most part of the country, but water users urged to save water Read more »

South Africa: MEC Sihle Zikalala Places Disaster Management Teams On High Alert As Disruptive Rain Is Expected in Kwazulu-Natal

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs department has placed disaster management teams on high alert following the severe warning that was issued by the South African… Read more »

South Africa: Employment and Labour On Thuja Capital Fund Project By UIF Labour Activation Program

Statement regarding Thuja Capital Fund Project by the UIF Labour Activation Program Read more »

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Mourns the Passing of Pope Benedict XVI

President Cyril Ramaphosa joins South African Catholics and adherents globally in mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Read more »

South Africa: President Hails Pelé As a Global Inspiration and Champion of Peace

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing of global football icon and social activist, Pelé. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Mondli Gungubele Affirms Work Done to Relocate KZN Flood Victims to New Homes

Minister in the Presidency affirms work done to relocate KZN flood victims to new homes Read more »

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Mourns Continued Loss of Life in Boksburg Truck Explosion

President mourns continued loss of life in Boksburg truck explosion Read more »

South Africa: President Warns Against Racism Following Free State Resort Incident

President Cyril Ramaphosa says racism has no place in South Africa and racists must expect harsh consequences in terms of the law. Read more »

South Africa: President Mourns Continued Loss of Life in Boksburg Truck Explosion

President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the continued loss of life following the explosion of a truck near the OR Tambo Memorial Hospital on Saturday, 24 December 2022. Read more »

South Africa: Govt Assists Employees Affected By Gas Tanker Explosion in Boksburg

The Department of Employment and Labour to assist employees affected by the gas tanker explosion in Boksburg, Gauteng Read more »

South Africa: Boksburg Gas Tanker Driver Arrested, Faces Culpable Homicide Charges

Police arrest the Boksburg gas tanker driver for culpable homicide Read more »

South Africa: Health Dept Announces Changes to Covid-19 Vaccination Reporting

Health Department announces changes to COVID-19 vaccination reporting Read more »

South Africa: Police Recovers Military Explosive Devices and Equipment in Benoni

Military explosive devices and equipment recovered in Benoni, Gauteng Read more »

South Africa: Water and Sanitation Urges Gauteng Residents to Use Water Sparingly Ahead of Christmas Weekend

Gauteng residents urged to use water sparingly ahead of Christmas weekend Read more »

South Africa: Health Dept Opens for Covid-19 Booster Doses for High Risk Individuals

Health department opens for additional booster doses for individuals at high risk Read more »

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Rejects Zuma's Abuse of Private Prosecution Processes

President Cyril Ramaphosa rejects with the utmost contempt Mr. Jacob Zuma's abuse of legal processes and perversion of the 'nolle prosequi' (private prosecution) provision. Read more »

South Africa: Premier Alan Winde Leads Extended Cabinet Meeting to Further Prepare for Severe Weather and Load Shedding-Related Risks

Premier leads extended Cabinet meeting to further prepare for severe weather and load shedding-related risks Read more »