February 28
South Africa: Gauteng Has Enough Food for the Needy - MEC Hlophe
The Gauteng Department of Social Development has assured residents that there's enough food for the needy in the province. Read more »
February 27
South Africa: Kwazulu-Natal Records High Number of Rhino Poaching Cases
While efforts to prevent rhino poaching have resulted in positive outcomes in national parks across the country, South Africa has seen a shift in rhino poaching with the majority… Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Investigation Into KZN Bus Crash Ferrying ANC Supporters
An investigation has been launched into a bus crash which claimed the lives of nine people who were returning home to Mpumalanga after the African National Congress (ANC) election… Read more »
South Africa: Unsuccessful Nsfas Applicants Urged to Lodge an Appeal
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has encouraged students whose application for financial aid has been rejected or withdrawn, to lodge an appeal with the scheme. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom 'On the Right Path' - Ramokgopa
Interventions at Eskom power stations have been able to slash load shedding by some 600 hours during the December and January 2023/24 period as compared to the previous year. Read more »
South Africa: Swift Arrest of Suspects in German Murder Case Lauded
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has commended police for the swift arrest of three suspects who… Read more »
South Africa: Global Leaders Urged to Reverse Teacher Shortage
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on global leaders to do whatever it takes to attract bright young minds to join the teaching profession and address the issue of teacher… Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile to Address Integrated Criminal Justice System Conference
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver the keynote address at the official opening of the national conference on the implementation of the Integrated Criminal… Read more »
South Africa: Clarification On Voting Outside of SA
Those who intend to vote outside of the country and who are registered on a specific country's segment of the voters' roll, do not have to give notice to the Electoral Commission's… Read more »
South Africa: Elections2024 - Voter Verifications Underway
Following the proclamation of the election date of 29 May 2024 and closing of the voters' roll, the Electoral Commission will today publish the provisional voters' roll for… Read more »
South Africa: Landmark Election Marks 30 Years of Electoral Democracy
Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo says the 2024 General Election is a landmark event as it marks 30 years of electoral democracy. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Bus Crash Victims
Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga has expressed deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a tragic bus accident on the R33 road in Paulpietersburg,… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Activities for the Week 26 February to 1 March 2024
On Monday, 26 February, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will address the 14th Policy Dialogue Forum of the International Task Force on Teachers for Education. Read more »
February 22
South Africa: Pandor Calls On the G20 to Help Resolve Global Tensions
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has challenged G20 nations to address ongoing global tensions, which have been fueled by a variety of… Read more »
South Africa: President Meets With U.S. Congressional Delegation
President Cyril Ramaphosa and a delegation from the United States Congress have deliberated on the significance of the bilateral relationship between South Africa and the United… Read more »
February 21
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Announces 2024 Election Date
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will head to the polls on 29 May 2024 for the General National and Provincial Elections. Read more »
South Africa: Bodies of Soldiers Who Died in the DRC Return Home
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) will on Wednesday repatriate and officially hand over the mortal remains of Captain Simon Mkhulu Bobe and Lance Corporal Irven… Read more »
February 18
South Africa: Parents Urged to Give Consent for HPV Vaccine
Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has appealed to parents, caregivers and legal guardians who have not yet signed the consent form to vaccinate young… Read more »
February 15
South Africa: Parliament Prepares to Host National Budget Speech
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will outline all the financial, economic, and social commitments that government will prioritise in its planned expenditure during the National… Read more »
February 14
South Africa: Unemployed Doctors to Be Placed By April, Says Minister Phaahla
Government is working tirelessly to ensure that unemployed doctors who want to join the public service are placed by 1 April this year, Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla has… Read more »
South Africa: SIU Welcomes Arrest of Allegedly Corrupt Former Eskom Officials
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest and appearance in court of two former Eskom officials on charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Welcomes Newly Appointed Deputy Provincial Commissioner
Eastern Cape Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Zithulele Dladla, on Tuesday welcomed the newly appointed Deputy Provincial Commissioner: Support Services, Major General… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Receives CCTV Cameras to Fight Crime
Efforts to fight crime in Gauteng have received a much-needed boost through a partnership with Vuma Cam, which will allow the province to have access to an additional 6 000 CCTV… Read more »
South Africa: Sanral Notifies Motorists About Blasting Along the N2
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has advised road users that the N2 will be intermittently closed between Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) and the Fish River Pass… Read more »
South Africa: Internet Connectivity Improves
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mondli Gungubele, says that internet connectivity and penetration has improved greatly. Read more »