May 07
South Africa: Condolences for Families of George Building Collapse
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended condolences to the families of those who died in the George building structure collapse. Read more »
South Africa: City Power's Eskom Debt Reaches 'Unprecedented Levels'
Eskom says it will approach the courts in a bid to have City Power pay its R1 billion debt to the national power utility. Read more »
May 06
South Africa: Government Notes Strides Made in Energy Plan Delivery
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says government is making strides in the delivery of the energy plan unveiled by President Cyril… Read more »
South Africa: Police 'Unapologetic' in Fighting Crime and Criminality in the Country
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, says the South African Police Service (SAPS) remains unapologetic in its decisive stance on fighting crime and criminality in the country. Read more »
South Africa: Pandor On Working Visit to Equatorial Guinea
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, is on a two-day working visit to Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Read more »
South Africa: Administrator Addresses Alleged Outstanding Payments for Private Student Accommodation
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Administrator, Freeman Nomvalo, has assigned staff to urgently address concerns around the outstanding payments for private student… Read more »
South Africa: High-Risk People Encouraged to Get Flu Vaccination
As South Africa enters the winter season, Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has encouraged the public, especially people at high risk of severe influenza, to… Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding Remains Suspended
Eskom says load shedding remains suspended due to the continued sustained improvement in generation performance and a 4 400MW reduction in unplanned outages. Read more »
South Africa: KZN Declares War On Illegal Dumping
In a bid to eradicate illegal dump sites and maintain cleanliness in public spaces, the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) has… Read more »
South Africa: Court Orders 'Stolen Land' to Be Transferred Back to Provincial Department
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed a forfeiture order by the High Court of South Africa: Gauteng Division, in Pretoria, to the SIU and Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU)… Read more »
May 05
South Africa: Limpopo Mother Arrested for Son's Gruesome Murder
A woman has been arrested after allegedly decapitating her 18-year-old son in the Leshikishiki village in the Lebowakgomo policing area in Limpopo. Read more »
May 02
South Africa: Eskom Reaches Significant Milestone in Curbing Load Shedding
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the end of load shedding is "within touching distance". Read more »
May 01
South Africa: All Systems Go for Registered Voters to Cast Ballots Abroad
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says it is confident that all systems are in place for the shipment of voting materials to enable South African… Read more »
April 30
South Africa: Govt Creates Better Life During 30 Years of Democracy
Over the past 30 years government has empowered its citizens by implementing programmes aimed at improving their lives for the better. Read more »
South Africa: Health Dismisses Reports of New Covid-19 Variant
The National Department of Health says it has noted with concern old and fake news about the COVID-19 Omicron XBB variant circulating on social media. Read more »
South Africa: Dingaan Thobela 'A Champion Fighter Who Captured the Hearts of the Nation'
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has paid tribute to the late South African boxing legend Dingaan Thobela, describing him as one of the world's standout fighters. Read more »
April 25
South Africa: South Africa On Track to Eliminate Malaria Disease By 2028
The Department of Health says South Africa is on track to achieve malaria elimination status by 2028, as outlined in the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan. Read more »
April 17
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection
Cabinet has approved the Final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection. Read more »
April 16
South Africa: Electricity Minister to Visit Northern Cape
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is expected to undertake an outreach programme with business stakeholders in the Northern Cape. Read more »
South Africa: Update On Presidential Ethekwini Working Group
The Presidency has provided an update on the work of the Presidential eThekwini Working Group. Read more »
South Africa: IEC Ready to Print Ballot Papers for 2024 Elections
With the finalisation of the list of candidates contesting seats in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE2024), the Electoral Commission (IEC) can now go ahead with the… Read more »
South Africa: SA Ranks Top Three for Fiscal Transparency
National Treasury has welcomed South Africa's ranking by the International Monetary Fund's Fiscal Transparency Evaluation Report of being among the top three countries worldwide… Read more »
April 15
South Africa: SAHPRA Recalls Two Batches of Benylin Paediatric Cough Syrup
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has recalled two batches of Benylin pediatric cough syrup. Read more »
April 12
South Africa: Cape Town Welcomes Legend Abdullah Ibrahim for a Concert
Cape Town's Abdullah Ibrahim is set to perform at a sold-out concert at the City Hall tonight, 12 April 2024, after a five-year hiatus. Read more »
South Africa: Ramokgopa Visits Camden Power Station
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, continued his visits to power stations with a stop at the Camden Power Station in Mpumalanga, on… Read more »