South Africa: DIRCO Démarches the Ambassador of the State of Israel

On 9 November 2023, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) démarched the Ambassador of the State of Israel to South Africa, HE Mr E… Read more »

South Africa: Special Investigating Unit, Transnet Granted Order to Interdict Pension Benefits of Former Executives

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Transnet have received an order from the Special Tribunal to interdict pension payout due to two former Transnet executives linked to… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Welcomes Agreement On Loss and Damage Fund Ahead of International Climate Talks

South Africa's Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, welcomes the agreement by the Transition Committee of the United Nations Framework Convention… Read more »

South Africa: Media Development and Diversity Agency Appoints Shoeshoe Qhu As New CEO

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) is happy to announce that it has appointed Ms Shoeshoe Qhu as the permanent Chief Executive Officer of the agency, effective 01… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Welcomes Court Judgment On Enforcement Application in Helen Suzman Foundation

Press statement on the full court judgment on the enforcement application brought by Helen Suzman Foundation ("HSF") Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape's September Floods Receive National Disaster Classification

The National Disaster Management Centre in its latest Circular declared the September floods as a National Disaster for the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces. "We are pleased… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy Minister Buti Manamela Addresses Group On Earth Observations Week, 8 Nov

The Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Buti Manamela, will address a plenary session of the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) gathering in Cape Town on 8… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy Minister Judith Tshabalala Calls for Support of Historically Disadvantaged Farmers in the Northern Cape

The Deputy Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation Ms Judith Tshabalala has called on the Northern Cape Provincial government and the Dawid Kruiper and Kai! Garib… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Health Intensifies Malaria Awareness Campaign

Gauteng Health intensifies malaria awareness campaign Read more »

South Africa: NSFAS On Sunday Times Article About Nsfas Leaving Students Starving During Exams

NSFAS response to Sunday Times article titled "NSFAS leaves students starving during exams" written Prega Govender Read more »

Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa - 20th AGOA Forum Opening Ceremony

Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the opening ceremony of the 20th AGOA Forum, 3 November 2023, Johannesburg Expo Centre Read more »

South Africa: Electoral Commission On Voter Registration for Wards to Be Contested in Municipal Ward By-Elections On 13 December 2023

Voting stations in the wards listed below will be open this Saturday, 4 November 2023, and Sunday, 05 November 2023, from 08h00 to 17h00 to allow all eligible voters to register… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Enoch Godongwana - Medium Term Budget Policy Statement

Medium Term Budget Policy Statement; 1 November 2023 Read more »

Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Delivers Keynote Address At Africa Growth and Opportunity Act(agoa) Forum in Johannesburg, 3 Nov

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 03 November 2023, officially open and deliver the keynote address at the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act(AGOA) Forum taking place in… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Calls for the International Community to Hold Israel Accountable for Breaches of International Law

Save the Children has reported that the number of children killed in Gaza over the last three weeks has surpassed the annual number of children killed across all the world’s… Read more »

South Africa: National Student Financial Aid Scheme Dismisses Claims of Late Payment to Students and Payment of 157 980 'Ghost Students'

NSFAS dismisses claims of late payment to students and payment of 157 980 "ghost students" Read more »

South Africa: Sassa On Disability Grant Applicants Having a Right to Lodge an Appeal On Disapproved Results

Disability grant applicants have a right to lodge an appeal on the disapproved results Read more »

South Africa: Text of President Ramaphosa's Speech - October 30, 2023

Fellow South Africans, Read more »

South Africa: SIU On Successful Application to Review and Set Aside PPE Contract Awarded By Department of Transport

PPE contract for taxi industry declared irregular and unlawful, Ecko Green ordered to pay back R1.7 million in 30 days Read more »

South Africa: Acting Premier Nono Maloyi Wishes Matric Learners Success in Matric Examinations

North West Acting Premier Nono Maloyi says he is confident that this year's Grade 12 learners will do well in their final examinations. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Health Increases Resources for Mental Health Services

The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is currently in the process of implementing a number of interventions to increase resources for mental health which include mental health… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Blade Nzimande Appoints Professor Ihron Rensburg As Administrator for University of South Africa

The Minister of Higher Education Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande has appointed Professor Ihron Rensburg as the Administrator for the University of South Africa and… Read more »

South Africa: President Lauds Springboks' Historic Rugby World Cup Victory

On behalf the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa commends the Springboks on their Rugby World Cup 2023 victory over New Zealand which makes South Africa the first country to win… Read more »

South Africa: Government Congratulates Rugby World Cup Champions

Government joins millions of South Africans, Africans and Springbok fans from across the globe in congratulating the World Rugby 2023 champions. In this record breaking victory,… Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Arrives in Paris to Cheer the Springboks At the 2023 World Cup Final

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning, 28 October 2023, arrived in the French Republic to cheer on and wholeheartedly back the Springboks in their quest to retain the Webb… Read more »