November 01, 2023
South Africa: Revenue Collection Projected to Decline #MTBPS2023
Revenue collection is expected to fall by some R56 billion below the 2023 Budget predictions, according to the National Treasury Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). Read more »
South Africa: Call for a Realistic 2023 MTBPS
North-West University Business School Professor Raymond Parsons has called for a realistic and sound Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), given the additional fiscal and… Read more »
October 31, 2023
South Africa: Kolisi Dedicates World Cup Win to All South Africans
With the melting pot of different cultures in the Springbok team, Captain Siya Kolisi has attributed winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup to the champions working together in pursuit… Read more »
South Africa: TP Nchocho Appointed as Ports Authority Board Chair
The Industrial Development Corporation's outgoing CEO, Tshokolo Nchocho, has been appointed as chairperson of the board of directors of the Transnet National Ports Authority… Read more »
South Africa: Four Suspected Robbers Killed On N4 During Shootout With Police
Four cash in transit (CIT) robbers were fatally wounded in a shootout with law enforcement agencies in Mmakau in the North West province on Monday afternoon. Read more »
South Africa: Sassa Gold Cards Remain Valid in December and Beyond - Postbank
Postbank has announced that South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold cards will continue to be valid in December and in the months beyond that. Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg City Power to Take Over Load Shedding Operations in Supply Areas
City Power is expected to take over control of the load shedding operations for most of the areas it supplies effective from Monday, 6 November 2023. Read more »
South Africa: First Day of Matric Exams Goes Well in Gauteng
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is pleased that the first day of the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which began on Monday, went well in the province. Read more »
October 30, 2023
South Africa: Class of 2023 Sit for Their First Paper
With the start of the National Senior Certificate examinations today, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has expressed confidence in the work done by the Department… Read more »
South Africa: Springboks Win Is a Symbol of SA's Journey to Nationhood
The Springboks' nail biting victory over New Zealand carries far greater meaning and symbolism for South Africans than just a sporting achievement. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Partners With Business to Tackle Economic Challenges - Ramaphosa
Government has established a partnership with business to work together in four critical areas, including energy, logistics, crime and corruption, and employment to give impetus to… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Declares Public Holiday to Celebrate Rugby Team Victory
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared the 15th of December 2023 as a public holiday in celebration of the Springboks' momentous achievement at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Paris,… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Implements Load Shedding
Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding in a bid to replenish emergency reserves ahead of the colder weather expected this week. Read more »
South Africa: Warning Against Circulating Harmful Information
The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has warned the public against sharing a message that is circulating and promising free data. Read more »
South Africa: Petrol Price Set to Decrease By R1.78
Cash-strapped motorists will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps on Wednesday as the price of petrol is set to come down by R1.78 a litre. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Heaps Praise On the Springboks
Parliament has sent a congratulatory message to the Springboks for their record setting win against New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final. Read more »
October 29, 2023
South Africa: All Systems Go for Matric Exams On Monday
Over 717 377 matriculants are expected to sit for their final examinations across 6 898 centres on Monday, as the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations get underway. Read more »
October 26, 2023
South Africa: President to Support Rugby Team in Paris Final
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to be in the crowd when the Springboks take on New Zealand, known as the All Blacks, in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday evening. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Host Agoa Forum
President Cyril Ramaphosa and his United States of America counterpart President Joe Biden will engage in discussions during the upcoming 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act… Read more »
South Africa: Drugs Worth R800 Million Destroyed in Gauteng Police Operation
The police have destroyed drugs worth R800 million during policing operations in Johannesburg, on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: Freight Rail Sector Requires R50 Billion Investment
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) will need in excess of R50 billion investment in the next five years to improve capacity and the freight rail performance. Read more »
South Africa: Large African Delegation Expected to Attend the Agoa Forum in South Africa
A large number of African Trade Ministers and their delegations are expected to attend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum taking place in South Africa next week. Read more »
South Africa: Joburg CBD Building Fire Proceedings Commence
The Commission of Inquiry into the Usindiso Building fire is expected to hold its first public proceedings today in a bid to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly… Read more »
South Africa: World Rugby Clears Mbongeni Mbonambi
World Rugby has determined that there is insufficient evidence at this time to proceed with charges against South African rugby player Mbongeni Mbonambi. Read more »
South Africa: Minister to Unveil Construction of 100 New Rural Bridges in Six Provinces
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala, will visit Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape on Friday to give progress on and unveil the massive construction of rural… Read more »