August 05
South Africa: Eskom Delivering 'Exceptional' Performance but Minister Remains Cautious
Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has warned that although Eskom has delivered exceptional performance to keep load shedding at bay, the country is "not… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Mckenzie Steps in to Assist National School of the Arts
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Gayton McKenzie has committed to assist the financially strapped National School of the Arts (NSA) to turn around its financial fortunes. Read more »
South Africa: Nzimande to Address the World's Largest Astronomy Meeting
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, will give the opening address at the world's largest astronomy meeting, the 32nd General Assembly of the… Read more »
South Africa: Together, Let Us 'Take Back Our Communities' From Criminals - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa, through his weekly newsletter, has urged citizens to work together with law enforcement to fight and combat crime in communities. Read more »
South Africa: Ramokgopa to Visit Northern Cape Accident Scene
The Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Maropene Ramokgopa will conduct a site visit to the Tsantsabane Local Municipality following the death of four passengers and… Read more »
South Africa: Dws Priorities Completion of Bucket Eradication Projects
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it will prioritise the completion of the remaining delayed Bucket Eradication Programme projects in the Northern Cape and the Free… Read more »
South Africa: Fuel Price Decreases in August
The Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources has announced decreases for all grades of fuel for the month of August. Read more »
August 04
South Africa: Police Rescue 90 Ethiopian Nationals, Kidnap Victim
Ninety undocumented Ethiopian nationals, who were allegedly being kept against their will and under inhumane conditions, have been rescued in Sunnydale Ridge, Johannesburg by the… Read more »
South Africa: Former DHA Official Sentenced to 12 Years Imprisonment
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has welcomed the sentence imposed on a former Home Affairs official by the Durban Commercial Crime Court. Read more »
August 02
South Africa: Justice Department Condemns Alleged Racism Incidents
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has condemned the alleged acts of racism at South African schools and committed to intensify the awareness of… Read more »
South Africa: Electoral Commission Receives Clean Audit
The Electoral Commission has received a clean audit report for the fourth time in a row. Read more »
South Africa: Have Your Say On Tax Proposals
The National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published draft tax bills and draft regulations for 2024, for public comment. Read more »
South Africa: MTN Loses Special Tribunal Application
Telecommunications giant MTN has lost a Special Tribunal exception application in connection with the alleged irregular supply of mobile devices for COVID-19 screening to the… Read more »
South Africa: Chikunga Reflects On 30 Years of Democracy As Women's Month Gets Underway
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has delivered a compelling address to mark the launch of National Women's Month,… Read more »
South Africa: Appeal for More Organ Donors
The Department of Health has appealed to citizens to sign up to become organ and tissue donors in a bid to improve someone's quality of life or even save someone's life, especially… Read more »
South Africa: Officials Attacked At Mamelodi Court
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, has strongly condemned an attack on a prosecutor and a stenographer at the Mamelodi Magistrates' Court… Read more »
South Africa: Tatjana Smith a 'Shining Example of Humility With a Killer Competitive Spirit'
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has congratulated South African swimmer Tatjana Smith for scooping the silver medal in the 200m breaststroke at the 2024 Paris… Read more »
August 01
South Africa: Government Focuses On Growing the Economy
As part of ongoing efforts to create an enabling environment for sustainable and inclusive growth, government will continue to focus on stabilising debt and debt-service costs,… Read more »
South Africa: Two Men Attacked By Leopard At Air Force Base Hoedspruit
The South African Air Force (SAAF) has confirmed that there was a leopard attack at the Air Force Base (AFB) in Hoedspruit in Limpopo over the weekend. Read more »
South Africa: W Cape Grade R and Transfer Applications for 2025 Open
Western Cape parents who wish to apply for Grade R or a school transfer for the 2025 school year can do so from today, 1 August 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Kidnapped Businessman Rescued, Eight Suspects Arrested
Police have rescued a businessman and arrested eight kidnappers, including three Tanzanian nationals, in Johannesburg. Read more »
South Africa: Just Energy Transition Must Not Leave Communities Behind - Ramokgopa
Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has insisted that as South Africa continues to transition from a carbon intensive economy to a green economy,… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Residents Urged to Use Water Sparingly
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is pleading with residents in Gauteng to practice and maintain water conservation efforts, despite the Integrated Vaal River System… Read more »
South Africa: SA Commemorates Women's Month
Minister for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, says Women's Month is an opportunity to pay tribute to the role played by women in the decades of… Read more »
South Africa: Communities and Employers Urged to Support Breastfeeding Mothers
The Department of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef), is kicking off World Breastfeeding Awareness Week… Read more »