October 22, 2023
South Africa: Western Cape Prepares for Record-Breaking Summer Tourism Season
With preparations for the summer tourism season underway, the Western Cape province will - for the first time ever - have more than one million in-bound international seats,… Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding Suspended Until Tuesday
Due to the continued improved generation fleet performance and emergency reserves fully recovered, load shedding will remain suspended and only resume on Tuesday at 16:00, Eskom… Read more »
October 19, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes White House Response to Lady R Matter
Cabinet has welcomed the acknowledgement of the US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, of the seriousness with which President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the Lady R… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Condemns Bombing of Gaza's Ahli-Arab Baptist Hospital
Cabinet has condemned the bombing by the Israeli government of Gaza's Ahli-Arab Baptist Hospital on Tuesday, which killed over 500 people and injured over 1 000 civilians. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for International Peace
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated the South African government's calls for an immediate end to "hostilities" not only between Israel and Palestine but also in the… Read more »
South Africa: Durban ICC Scoops Major Accolades At World Travel Awards
Kwazulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has congratulated Durban and Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) for scooping major awards at the World Travel… Read more »
South Africa: Reflecting On 30 Years of Media Freedom
Media Monitoring Africa Head of Programmes Thandi Smith has recognised government's role in supporting and promoting media freedom while reflecting of the 30 years of media freedom… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Green Commercialisation Strategy Approved By Cabinet
Cabinet announced on Thursday that it has given the Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy (GHCS) the green light for implementation. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Investments in Energy, Transport
Cabinet has welcomed investments in the energy and transport sector, as they are expected to create jobs and assist small business owners in the transport sector. Read more »
South Africa: Majority of Independent Poultry, Egg Producers Unaffected By Bird Flu
Cabinet has noted that the majority of independent poultry and egg producers have not been affected by avian flu as several South African farmers work around the clock to curb the… Read more »
South Africa: Farmers Urged to Implement Risk-Reduction Measures
Farmers have been advised to be on the lookout for daily extreme weather warnings and implement risk-reduction measures. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Former Finnish President Ahtisaari
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep and profound sadness at the passing of Former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari. Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Leads R70 Million Drug Bust At Durban Harbour
An intelligence driven operation led by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Durban Harbour and members of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) in… Read more »
South Africa: Ekurhuleni Working to Address Waste Services Disruptions
The City of Ekurhuleni is working to address the challenges experienced with waste removal services in Tsakani, KwaThema, Duduza and Langaville. Read more »
South Africa: Pandor Undertakes Working Visit to Zambia
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, will undertake a working visit to Zambia on Friday to hold political and diplomatic consultations with her… Read more »
October 18, 2023
South Africa: Three Die, Teenager Missing in Eastern Cape Rains
The OR Tambo District Municipality Mayor Mesuli Ngqondwana has sent condolences to families that have lost their loved ones following Monday's heavy rains in various parts of the… Read more »
South Africa: Board of Student Funding Body Adopts Recommendations of Report Into CEO
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Board has adopted the recommendations of the report into allegations on the appointment of direct payment service providers and… Read more »
South Africa: Minister in the Presidency Calls On Meta to Address Misinformation
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has challenged tech conglomerate Meta to deal with misinformation and called for fair treatment when dealing with developed and… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Africa: Continent Can Produce More Energy Than It Needs - South African Electricity Minister
Africa can produce more energy than it requires within the next 30 years if it takes advantage of its natural resources. Read more »
South Africa: International Relations Minister Called Hamas Leader to Discuss Humanitarian Aid
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirmed on Tuesday that Minister Naledi Pandor received a request to call the Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to… Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Minister Welcomes Return of Unit 1 at Kusile Power Station
The Ministry of Electricity says the return to service of unit 1 at Kusile Power Station marks a critical milestone in the quest to "recover South Africa's economy". Read more »
South Africa: Disaster Response Teams On the Ground Amid Rains
Communities in the Amathole District Municipality (ADM) in the Eastern Cape have been urged to remain vigilant amid the rainy weather conditions. Read more »
South Africa: Buffalo City Residents Urged to Be Cautious During Rainy Conditions
Buffalo City Metro in the Eastern Cape has warned residents and motorists to exercise caution as rainy conditions persist. Read more »
South Africa: Durban to Host Official Brics Games 2023 Opening Ceremony
The National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government will host the 5th BRICS Games official opening ceremony today. Read more »
October 16, 2023
South Africa: KZN Premier Welcomes Provincial 4IR Commission
Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the Provincial Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Commission is a game-changer in the march towards positioning KwaZulu-Natal as a smart… Read more »