South Africa: Former Home Affairs Official Convicted for Corruption

The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday convicted Phanuel Mokomo, a former adjudicator at the permit section of the Department of Home Affairs, on one count… Read more »

South Africa: Have Your Say On the Draft Biodiversity Management Plan

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dion George, has published the draft Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) for Pelargonium Sidoides in South Africa in the… Read more »

South Africa: Government Welcomes Improvement in Audit Outcomes By Ag

Government has welcomed the latest national and provincial audit outcomes from the Auditor-General (AG) of South Africa which reveal a remarkable leap in the number of clean audits… Read more »

South Africa: SA to Advocate for Transformative Policies During G20 Presidency

Government considers South Africa's Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency as an opportunity for the continent to address longstanding inequities, and to champion transformative policies… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Launch South Africa's G20 Presidency

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Monday brief the media on South Africa's Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency at the Media Centre, Union Buildings, in Tshwane. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Issues Disconnection Notice for Services to Free State Municipality

Eskom has announced the publication of a disconnection notice for bulk electricity supply to Tokologo Local Municipality in the Free State due to an unpaid debt of R300 million. Read more »

South Africa: Ethekwini Municipality Launches Compliance Campaign for Spaza Shops

In response to the rising public health concerns and recent fatalities linked to contaminated food, eThekwini Municipality's Health Unit is set to implement a comprehensive… Read more »

South Africa: Health Department Launches App Dedicated to Youth Health Services

The Department of Health is reactivating the B-Wise platform by launching a new progressive app designed to provide adolescent and youth-friendly health services (AYFHS) and… Read more »

South Africa: Dpci Welcomes Conviction of Former Collins Chabane Municipality CFO

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation has welcomed the conviction of Eadie Makamu, the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Collins Chabane Municipality, in… Read more »

South Africa: Project to Restore Ethekwini's Hijacked Buildings

KwaZulu-Natal Public Works and Infrastructure MEC, Martin Meyer, has officiated the sod turning ceremony of the multi-million rand inner city building project which will turn the… Read more »

South Africa: SA Welcomes Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

The South African government has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, effective Wednesday, 27 November 2024. Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile to Deliver Valedictory Address At the Annual Cape Town Conversation

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver a valedictory address this afternoon at the 2nd Cape Town Conversation, which is taking place at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset… Read more »

South Africa: Committee Welcomes Purchasing of New Police Cars

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has commended the provincial government for its decisive intervention in procuring 209 new police… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Commends 'Smooth and Credible' Matric Exams

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube has expressed her gratitude to the people involved in the delivery of successful 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Read more »

South Africa: Hlabisa Urges Municipal Leaders to Implement By-Laws to Curb Foodborne Illnesses

Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, says the nation cannot afford to lose a single life due to foodborne illnesses. Read more »

South Africa: Undocumented Children Detained for Illicit Mining

About 96 undocumented children have been detained after they were found to be part of a group of illicit miners in Khuma Stilfontein, in the North West. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Takes Part in Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention in Cambodia

South Africa, currently serving as Vice-President, is participating in the Fifth Review Conference of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production, and… Read more »

South Africa: Help Desks Ensure Priority Attention for GBV Cases

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has Gender-Based Violence Desks at every police station to ensure such cases receive priority attention and are speedily attended and… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Hails Meter Upgrade Project As a Success

With Eskom hailing the completion of its pre-paid meter upgrade project as a success, the power utility has requested the approximately 1.7 million "zero buyers" to upgrade their… Read more »

South Africa: Matrics Urged to Celebrate Safely

The Western Cape Provincial Government has urged matrics to celebrate the end of their school career responsibly and safely, as the final matric exams are being written today. Read more »

South Africa: S&P Upgrades Eskom's Credit Ratings From Stable to Positive

S&P Global Ratings Agency (S&P) has upgraded power utility Eskom's long-term global scale foreign and local currency ratings from stable to positive. Read more »

South Africa: Court Grants Preservation Order Against Shauwn Mkhize

The KwaZulu-Natal Local Division of the Durban High Court has granted a preservation order and a search-and-seizure warrant in the case involving the Commissioner of the South… Read more »

South Africa: Srd Grant System Remains Intact - Minister Tolashe

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has reassured social grant recipients that the grant system's integrity remains intact, supported by various control measures and… Read more »

South Africa: Holidaymakers Warned of Potentially Rabid Animals

As the holiday season approaches, the public and travellers have been warned about the risk of rabies in dogs, Cape fur seals, and other animals. Read more »

South Africa: Police Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Arrest Nine Suspects

Police have foiled a kidnapping attempt and arrested nine suspects in Ivory Park on Tuesday. Read more »