July 01
South Africa: Government Departments Fail to Pay Suppliers Within 30 Days
A report by National Treasury shows that in the 2023/24 financial year, national and provincial government departments have overall regressed in paying invoices to suppliers within… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President, Ministers and Deputies to Be Sworn in
South Africa's newly announced Deputy President Paul Mashatile and the new Ministers and Deputy Ministers are expected to be sworn into office in the coming days. Read more »
South Africa: Department of Health, Trade Union Welcome Dr Aaron Motsoaledi As New Minister
The Department of Health has welcomed Dr Aaron Motsoaledi as their new Minister and his Deputy, Dr Joe Phaahla, as part of the newly established seventh democratic administration… Read more »
South Africa: The GNU - a Government 'United in Action and Purpose'
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter as a rallying call for all South Africans to work even closer together to build a country for all. Read more »
South Africa: DWS Outlines Progress Made in Giyani Water Project
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the refurbishment of the Giyani Water Treatment Works (WTW) has reached "practical completion", and the treatment plant is… Read more »
South Africa: Kusile Power Station's Unit 5 Reaches Commercial Operation
Eskom's Kusile Unit 5 has achieved commercial operation, adding some 800MW to the grid. Read more »
South Africa: MPs to Undergo Induction
Following their swearing in ceremony last month, new Members of Parliament in the seventh administration are set to undergo an induction programme that will get underway tomorrow. Read more »
June 30
South Africa: Meet South Africa's New Cabinet
President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Sunday 30 June 2024, announced the new members of the National Executive for the seventh administration, which is inclusive of all the parties… Read more »
South Africa: Paul Mashatile Appointed As Deputy President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Paul Mashatile as Deputy President of South Africa in the seventh administration. Read more »
South Africa: 'Unprecedented' Government of National Unity to Roll Up Its Sleeves
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially announced his new cabinet and South Africa is now firmly into the seventh administration - led by what the President has termed an… Read more »
June 28
South Africa: Nersa Approves Applications for Electricity Tariffs
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has completed considering the approving of all 178 licenced electricity distributors' tariff applications for the 2024/25… Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Announces Opening of Parliament Date
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the Opening of Parliament on 18 July 2024, the Presidency said on Friday. Read more »
South Africa: Governance Experts Appointed to Lead Intervention in Ethekwini
Two governance experts have been appointed to lead an intervention in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Warns Against Scammers
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has warned the public of an email scam targeting individuals and companies that have submitted bids for tenders. Read more »
Africa: Investment in Rail Critical for Africa's Socio-Economic Growth
President of the Southern African Railways Association (SARA), Hishaam Emeran, has called on the African continent to harness the potential of rail as it has a critical role to… Read more »
June 27
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns the Death of Two SANDF Members
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sadness at the deaths of two South African National Defence Force soldiers, following a mortar attack at their base in Sake in the… Read more »
South Africa: Proteas Make SA Proud
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has congratulated the South African men's national cricket team, the Proteas Men, for their win in the first semi-final clash of the ICC… Read more »
June 26
Congo-Kinshasa: South African Soldiers Killed in DR Congo Attack, 20 Injured
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) announced on Wednesday that two soldiers were killed yesterday when M23 rebels attacked the town of Sake in the Democratic Republic… Read more »
South Africa: Mpox Cases Rise to 16, Death Toll Increase to Three
The Department of Health has confirmed that the country has recorded three more cases of Mpox and another death, as efforts to curb the spread of this infectious disease are… Read more »
South Africa: SA Requested the Establishment of Two Panels At WTO
South Africa has this week requested the establishment of two panels at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Read more »
South Africa: KZN Government Recommits to Rebuilding Areas Affected By Devastating Storm
Newly-inaugurated KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to rebuilding the areas affected by the recent devastating storms… Read more »
South Africa: SA - an Impressive Example for Democracies
As the indelible ink used to register voters in the recent general elections has almost faded from the left thumb; work to move South Africa Inc forward has been moving ahead… Read more »
South Africa: N West to Intensify Male Circumcision Coverage During School Holidays
In an effort to improve men's overall health, the North West Department of Health will offer voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services during the winter school break. Read more »
South Africa: Human Capital Centres of Excellence to Benefit Disadvantaged Communities
In line with the concept of Smart Cities, the City of Durban has established a number of Human Capital Centres of Excellence (HCCoE) around areas within eThekwini Municipality,… Read more »
June 25
South Africa: Border Management Authority to Screen for Mpox At Ports of Entry
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has announced that port health officials have developed an outbreak preparedness plan to deal with… Read more »