March 17
South Africa: A Visionary and a Freedom Fighter - President Ramaphosa Pays Homage to King Dinuzulu
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded King Dinuzulu ka Cetshwayo as a visionary and freedom fighter, who fought and greatly sacrificed for the freedom enjoyed by the country today. Read more »
South Africa: Dr Phil Mjwara Takes a Bow As Director-General of Science and Innovation
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has announced the retirement of Dr Phil Mjwara, the country's longest-serving Director-General, from his… Read more »
March 14
South Africa: SAA, Takatso Deal Collapses - Don't Worry About Your Jobs, Gordhan Says
Following three years of negotiation, Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan has announced the termination of negotiations for the transaction to sell 51% of South African… Read more »
South Africa: SA Engages US On Efforts to Exit Grey List
Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo, has reiterated to his counterparts in the United States of America (USA) that government is working hard to get South Africa out of… Read more »
South Africa: Ports Regulator of South Africa and B-Bbee Commission Sign MOU
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at addressing transformation in the ports sector has been entered into between the Ports Regulator of South Africa (PRSA) and the… Read more »
South Africa: Concern Over Learner Dropouts and Repetition
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern over the persistently high rates of learner dropouts and repetition urging stakeholders within the education sector to intensify… Read more »
South Africa: Progress Report On Lifestyle Audits for Senior Government Managers Finalised
Cabinet has received a progress report on lifestyle audits of senior management service members. Read more »
South Africa: Godongwana Announces Increase in R350 Grant
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant - popularly known as the R350 grant - is expected to be raised to R370 from April this year. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes AfCFTA Protocol On Women and Youth in Trade
Cabinet says it welcomes the African Union Assembly's adoption of key protocols and decisions affecting the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Read more »
South Africa: More Than 2 Million Benefit From Land Reform Programme
As government continues to fast track the pace of land reform, so far 2 345 547 individual beneficiaries, who are members of 460 952 households, have benefited from the… Read more »
South Africa: Ethekwini Municipal Workers' Strike Infringes On Human Rights
Cabinet has expressed concerns at the illegal protest action by eThekwini municipal workers, which has seen violence as well as water and power outages. Read more »
Southern Africa: South Africa Demands Immediate Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has reiterated South Africa's unequivocal call for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza, calling upon the international… Read more »
South Africa: 30 Years of Freedom Campaign Approved
Cabinet has approved the implementation of 30 years of freedom and democracy communication campaign both domestically and internationally. Read more »
South Africa: Hazelmere Dam Project Successfully Completed
The raising of the Hazelmere Dam project was successfully completed at a cost of R820 million, increasing the storage capacity of the dam, said Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo… Read more »
South Africa: Positioning of Shangoni Gate to Boost Tourism
Cabinet has welcomed all the parties involved in reaching consensus on the positioning of the Shangoni Gate in the northern part of the Kruger National Park. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan
Cabinet announced it has approved the Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan (IndWTMP) for implementation. Read more »
South Africa: Government, Business Partnership to Accelerate Economic Growth
Investing in businesses is an important way to increase productivity and create more jobs. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Concerned About Safety of Children
Cabinet has expressed concern about the safety of children following recent cases of child kidnappings in different parts of the country. Read more »
South Africa: SA to Commemorate World Consumer Rights Day
Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina will on Friday join the National Consumer Commission (NCC) in commemorating World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) at the… Read more »
March 13
South Africa: Govt Stands By Decision to File Lawsuit Against Israel
South Africa has no regrets about becoming the first country to file a lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to end its "deadly and relentless… Read more »
South Africa: Disaster Teams Activated in KZN Municipalities Amid Heavy Rainfall Warning
Disaster teams have been activated in all KwaZulu-Natal municipalities that may be affected by heavy rainfall that could potentially lead to flooding in the north-eastern part of… Read more »
South Africa: Service Delivery 'War Room' Working to Resolve Water and Electricity Disruptions
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government is implementing rapid response interventions to resolve water and electricity disruptions in various municipalities across the… Read more »
March 12
South Africa: Inquiry Into Unauthorised Circulation of Party Lists #SAVotes2024
The Electoral Commission has instituted an inquiry to establish the circumstances of the unauthorised circulation of party candidate lists and the person or persons responsible. Read more »
South Africa: Over 27.79 Million Voters Eligible to Cast Their Votes in 2024 Elections
The Independent Electoral Commission says over 27.79 million voters - the highest since the dawn of democracy in South Africa, are eligible to cast their votes in the 2024 National… Read more »
South Africa: Households Engaged On Cape Town Central Line Relocation Plans
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) plans to relocate 5 195 households encroaching on the rail reserve in the Western Cape in two phases. Read more »