South Africa: Thabo Bester Escape - G4S Ex-Employee to Appear in Court

A 39-year-old former G4S employee and a 65-year-old man are expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court today in connection with Thabo Bester's escape from prison. Read more »

South Africa: Creecy Withdraws Threatened or Protected Terrestrial and Freshwater Species Regulations

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has withdrawn Regulations pertaining to Threatened or Protected terrestrial and freshwater Species (TOPS) and the… Read more »

South Africa: Government Urges South Africans to Help Keep the Lights On

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Thembi Nkadimeng, has urged South Africans to join government in making power cuts a thing of the past. Read more »

South Africa: Government to Launch 29th Anniversary of Freedom Day

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa will set the tone for Freedom Month when he outlines government's programme to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the nation's… Read more »

South Africa: Govt Ends National State of Disaster On Electricity

Government announced on Wednesday that it has terminated, with immediate effect, the National State of Disaster declared by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional… Read more »

South Africa: Withdrawal of Electricity State of Disaster Will Not Affect Ongoing Work to Resolve Load Shedding

Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the withdrawal of the National State of Disaster on Electricity will have no impact on the ministry's… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Partial Exemption Withdrawn, for Now

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says National Treasury has withdrawn Eskom's partial exemption from the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) granted to the power utility last… Read more »

South Africa: Some Relief for Motorists in April as Fuel Prices Drop

Consumers of diesel, paraffin and gas will breathe a little easier following price decreases in all fuels and slight changes in the prices of petrol. Read more »

South Africa: Advocate Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding State Attorney's Office

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest of a man who allegedly defrauded the Office of the State Attorney. Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town's Langa to Nyanga Rail Service Resumes Operating

After more than three years, commuters in Cape Town can once again board the trains between Langa and Nyanga following the resumption of the rail service. Read more »

South Africa: Deposit Insurance Body Established to Protect Bank Depositors

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has established South Africa's first deposit insurance body to protect bank depositors and bring further confidence to a resilient financial… Read more »

South Africa: Two Nabbed for Illegal Cigarettes

Two suspects are to appear before the Mokopane Magistrate Court today for the possession of illegal cigarettes, as well as resisting arrest. Read more »

South Africa: Spain Exhibition Means Big Business for SA Cosmetics Industry

Members of the South African business community, who attended the In-cosmetic Exhibition in Barcelona, Spain, have welcomed the opportunities emanating from the three-day show. Read more »

South Africa: Youth Employment Service a Beacon of Hope

The Youth Employment Service (YES) is creating critical opportunities for youth to receive training, to enter the labour market and receive an income to support themselves and… Read more »

South Africa: Repo Rate Increases to 7.75%

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the repurchase rate (repo rate) has reached 7.75% after the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)… Read more »

South Africa: Govt Awaits Update On Gupta Brother's Extradition Application Over State Capture

An urgent meeting has been requested between the South African and United Arab Emirates' central authorities as well as the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald… Read more »

South Africa: Temporary Manager Appointed for Mangaung Prison

Following the daring escape of convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester, from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in the Free State, Correctional Services National Commissioner,… Read more »

South Africa: Tribute for Nurses Who Lost Lives During Pandemic

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has paid tribute to the102 595 nurses who lost their lives when they became the first line of defence to protect South Africans… Read more »

South Africa: Government Concerned Over Locally Acquired Indigenous Cholera Cases

The Department of Health has expressed concern at the increasing number of locally acquired indigenous cholera cases following the four new cholera cases that were recorded over… Read more »

South Africa: Hawks Conduct Operations At Bedfordview House, Offices

The Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation team conducted simultaneous search and seizure operations at a house in Bedfordview and offices in Germiston and Edenvale on Wednesday… Read more »

South Africa: Khoza Hands Over High-Tech Braille Machine to Pietermaritzburg Organisation

As part of ensuring that no member of society is left behind in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC, Nonhlanhla Khoza, has donated a… Read more »

South Africa: Arrest of Suspects in Connection With Kwazakhele Birthday Killings Commended

Eastern Cape Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Lillian Mene, has commended the arrest of four dangerous suspects in connection with the mass shooting… Read more »

South Africa: Aspiring Furniture Designer Wins Competition At Buy Local Summit

Final-year Industrial Design student at the University of Johannesburg, Tshepiso Motau, has won the Furniture Design Competition in a ceremony hosted by the Department of Trade,… Read more »

South Africa: Transnet Investigates 'Ghost Trains'

State freight rail, port and pipeline company Transnet says it has launched a probe into allegations of "ghost trains" operating on its lines. Read more »

South Africa: President Directs Transnet to Implement Reforms to Turnaround Entity's Performance

President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed Transnet to implement reforms swiftly and completely to turn around the crisis in South Africa's logistics system. Read more »