March 11
South Africa: South Africa, Zimbabwe to Sign Agreement for Treated Water Transfer to Musina
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, and his Zimbabwean counterpart, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development Minister, Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, will on… Read more »
South Africa: Challenges Remain, but There Is Improvement At Eskom - Ramokgopa
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says trends are showing that there are signs of improvement and progress at Eskom. Read more »
South Africa: Men Called to Stand Up Against GBV
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated its call for all South African men to stand and fight the scourge of rape and gender-based… Read more »
South Africa: Almost All Universities Pay Nsfas February Allowances
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has commended the cooperation from all universities and Student Representative Councils (SRCs) who ensured that the February… Read more »
South Africa: Public Sector Pension Funds Amendments Published
The National Treasury has published the proposed amendments to various pieces of legislation governing public sector pension funds. Read more »
South Africa: Government, Private Sector Partnership Yields Positive Results
Over the last nine months, the partnership between government and business has made significant strides in addressing the electricity supply crisis, the severe challenges in… Read more »
South Africa: Ramadaan Kareem!
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his well wishes to South African Muslims on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadaan. Read more »
March 10
South Africa: Eskom to Implement Stage 1 Load Shedding
Eskom has announced that Stage 1 load shedding will be implemented from 4 pm on Sunday afternoon. Read more »
South Africa: Child of South African Woman in Senegalese Prison Comes Home
The Department of Social Development has successfully repariated a toddler who was being held in a Dakar prison in Senegal. Read more »
March 08
South Africa: President Calls for an End to Palestinian Suffering
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the people of Gaza are facing unfathomable human suffering as the conflict between Israel and Palestine continues. Read more »
South Africa: Economy Must Transform to Meet Development Demands
All sectors of the economy must adjust to new demands for personnel, skills, research, digital connection, and alternative platforms for education, health, and public services. Read more »
South Africa: 13 Officers Earn Their Special Task Force Wings
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has welcomed 13 Special Task Force (STF) operators to join the organisation's elite tactical unit. Read more »
South Africa: Justice Department and Multichoice Partner Against Piracy
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the Multichoice Group have signed an anti-piracy memorandum of understanding (MOU). Read more »
March 06
South Africa: Petrol Price Increases
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has announced that all grades of fuel will increase by at least R1 from today. Read more »
South Africa: Four Questioned About Missing Joslin Smith
Detectives in the Western Cape are currently questioning four individuals as part of an extensive investigation into the disappearance of six-year-old Joslin Smith from Diazville… Read more »
South Africa: Government Welcomes Slight GDP Growth
Government has welcomed the release of the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures by Statistics South Africa, which show a slight growth of 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Read more »
South Africa: SA, Czech Republic to Collaborate On Science, Tech and Innovation
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Jiří Kozák, recently visited the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to explore… Read more »
March 05
South Africa: South Africa Ranks Number 1 in Africa for Safety Systems in Aviation
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has rated South Africa's safety oversight system at 91.11% thereby placing it at number one in Africa and number 18 in the… Read more »
March 04
South Africa: Celebrating 30 Years of Human Rights
The year 2024 coincides with several historic milestones in the nation's fight for fundamental human rights and freedoms, says Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa. Read more »
March 03
South Africa: Policy to Improve Water, Sanitation Services On Privately-Owned Land
Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu has launched a landmark policy aimed at improving the delivery of water and sanitation services on privately-owned land. Read more »
South Africa: IEC Campaign to Help Youth Participate in Democracy
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) will on Tuesday launch its annual national Civic and Democracy Education Tertiary Institutions campaign to improve the youth's… Read more »
South Africa: Police Committed to Finding Joslin Smith
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has assured the community of Diazville in the Western Cape, where Joslin Smith went missing, that they remain committed to finding the… Read more »
March 01
Africa: African Academic Sector Preps for 40th Aeaa Conference
Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi says the EXCO of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA) is satisfied with the progress made in preparation of the hosting of the… Read more »
South Africa: SA, Netherlands Recommit to Cooperation in Water and Sanitation Sector
The governments of South Africa and the Netherlands have undertaken to explore more cooperation opportunities in the water and sanitation sector in order to strength the existing… Read more »
February 29
South Africa: Govt Works Exiting Financial Action Task Force Grey List
National Treasury has noted that whilst South Africa is on track to address all the outstanding action items by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) with regards to the country's… Read more »