South Africa: George Rallies World Leader to Accelerate Efforts to Achieve SDGs

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on the international community to urgently accelerate efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Called to Fast Track Energy Transition

With Eskom not meeting minimum emission standards and delaying critical energy reforms, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, warned the power… Read more »

South Africa: Water and Sanitation Indaba to Tackle SA's Water Security Challenges

The development of a high-level national turnaround plan for water security will take centre stage at the National Water and Sanitation Indaba. Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Minister Issues Stern Warning to Crooked Officials

Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber has warned crooked officials that the department will leave no stone unturned to rid its ranks of corruption. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Nurses Five Years After Covid-19 Pandemic

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed gratitude for the vital role nurses played during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

South Africa: Motsoaledi to Open Second G20 Health Working Group Meeting in KZN

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will deliver the keynote address at the opening of the second meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20) Health Working Group on Wednesday. Read more »

South Africa: Eighth SASSA Official Hands Herself Over to Police

A Johannesburg-based South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office official, who has been on the run, has handed herself over at the Kliptown Police Station. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Reflects On Department's Achievements, Challenges in First Three Months

Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has commended the department's team for the work done to realise one of the principles of the Freedom Charter of providing houses,… Read more »

South Africa: Ministry Confirms Meeting With Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool

The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation announced on Monday that Minister Ronald Lamola had met with Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool after his return from the United… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Calls Urgent Action to End TB in SA

Despite progress made in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed concern that South Africa still has one of the highest TB burdens… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Upgrades Digital Verification System

The Department of Home Affairs has announced a comprehensive upgrade to its digital verification system, a crucial component of national security, as well as both public and… Read more »

South Africa: Attack On Community-Based Patrollers Condemned

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has condemned an attack on community-based patrollers at the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, at the weekend. Read more »

South Africa: Six Valves Opened At Vaal Dam to Increase Outflows

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened six valves at the Vaal Dam to gradually increase water outflows by another 200 cubic metres per second (mᵌ/s) and manage… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Leads G20 Environment Working Group

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will this week lead the Group of Twenty (G20) Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) as… Read more »

South Africa: Kusile's Unit 6 to Boost Grid Capacity

Unit 6 of Eskom's Kusile Power Station has been successfully added to the national grid. Read more »

South Africa: Water Outflows Increased At Bloemhof Dam

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has increased the water outflows at the Bloemhof Dam by 100 cubic meters per second (mᵌ/s) to 350.97 mᵌ/s to allow for the extra… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa to Partake in Petersberg Climate Dialogue

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr Dion George, will this week represent South Africa at the 15th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD), where the country… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs, SIU to Launch Anti-Corruption Forum in Border Management

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, and the Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), Advocate Andy Mothibi, will launch the Border Management and Immigration… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Commits to Better Access to Quality Sporting Facilities

The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has emphasised the importance of investing in school sports to provide young people with opportunities and prevent… Read more »

South Africa: Kariega Residents Share Their Reflections On Human Rights Day

The residents of Kariega in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality have shared their thoughts on the significance of Human Rights Day, emphasising the importance of freedom,… Read more »

South Africa: One Vaal Dam Sluice Gate Opened

The Department and Water and Sanitation opened one sluice gate at the Vaal Dam on Thursday to increase outflows and manage dam water levels. Read more »

South Africa: Government Adopts Improved Approach to Curb Road Crashes

Over the last two months, government has adopted an improved approach to managing road safety and it has resulted in a decrease in road crashes. Read more »

South Africa: Human Rights Festival Celebrates Liberation Heroes

Constitution Hill will this weekend host one of Gauteng's key events - the 2025 Human Rights Festival from 20 to 23 March 2025. Read more »

South Africa: One Day Left Until the Sassa Gold Card Stops Working

Social grant beneficiaries who have not replaced their South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold cards with the new Postbank black cards, have only one day left to make the… Read more »

South Africa: Motsoaledi Urges All to Help Fight Against 'Silent Killer' TB

Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says Tuberculosis (TB) has resulted in more deaths than all other infectious diseases combined but receives less attention. Read more »