October 04, 2023
South Africa: Creecy Issues Hake Deep-Sea Trawl Sector Appeal Decisions
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has issued her appeal decisions related to the Hake Deep-Sea Trawl Sector, in terms of the Fishing Rights… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Prof Hoosen 'Jerry' Coovadia
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of Professor Hoosen Mahomed "Jerry" Coovadia, a leading scientist, health policy innovator, and… Read more »
October 03, 2023
South Africa: President Honours SA Special Olympics Team
President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the outstanding performance of South Africa's national team, which excelled at this year's Special Olympics World Games. Read more »
South Africa: No Glitches Expected With October Grant Payment Cycle, Says Mpumalanga Sassa
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Mpumalanga has issued a statement assuring social grant beneficiaries of a smooth transaction during the October payment cycle. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Considers Vaccination to Contain the Spread of Avian Influenza
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is looking at the possibility of a vaccination to contain the spread and impact of avian influenza. Read more »
South Africa: Fuel Prices to Increase From Wednesday October 1, 2023
South Africans will once again have to tighten their belts as the fuel prices are set to increase on Wednesday. Read more »
October 02, 2023
South Africa: Police Deputy Minister Sends Condolences to Slain Officer's Family
The Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale has sent his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of his close protector, Warrant Officer Lindela Mraqisa. Read more »
South Africa: Provincial Health Department Launches Urgent Investigation Into Filmed Hospital Assault of 13-Year-Old Boy
Natal Department of Health has instituted an urgent investigation after a 13-year-old boy was filmed while being assaulted by two security guards at Ladysmith Hospital. Read more »
October 01, 2023
South Africa: Jabaar Mohamed Shines At Saftas
'Accessibility With Jabaar' TV talk show host, Jabaar Mohamed, could hardly believe it when he received news of his SAFTA nomination. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Host SA's Special Olympics Team
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday host South Africa's national team, who excelled at the Special Olympics World Games in Germany in June 2023. Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Generation Improving With Return of Kusile Units - Minister
Due to the return to service of Kusile Unit 3, the sustained improved generation performance and the lower than anticipated demand for electricity, load shedding will be suspended… Read more »
September 30, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Pays Tribute to Legacy of Aziz Pahad
President Cyril Ramaphosa says to give full expression to the legacy of stalwarts like Aziz Pahad, their teachings must not be confined to history books but they must be frequently… Read more »
September 28, 2023
South Africa: Inaugural Bi-National Commission Deepens South Africa, Lesotho Ties
South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho have held frank and fruitful bilateral discussions on wide ranging issues during the Inaugural Session of the South Africa - Lesotho… Read more »
South Africa: Probe Into Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Works Tender Welcomed
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has welcomed the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) probe into allegations of maladministration and corruption related to the R295… Read more »
South Africa: Employment Up By 0.4% - Latest Statistics
Employment has increased by 39 000 or 0.4% quarter-on-quarter, from 10 039 000 in March 2023 to 10 078 000 in June 2023. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Draft Water Services Amendment Bill
Cabinet has approved the publication of the Water Services Amendment Bill for public comment. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Passing of Aziz Pahad
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing of former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Aziz Pahad, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 82. Read more »
South Africa: Measures in Place to Manage Spread of Bird Flu - Cabinet
Cabinet has assured South Africans that control measures to manage the spread of the Bird Flu outbreaks are in place and farmers are encouraged to observe prescribed biosecurity… Read more »
September 27, 2023
South Africa: Electricity Utility Forecasts Lower Levels of Power Cuts This Summer
Eskom's outlook for this summer indicates that South Africans can expect lower stages of load shedding towards the end of the year and early 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Work Continues Between Govt, Business to Tackle Immediate Challenges - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with members of Cabinet and senior business leaders to receive an update on progress made in the collaboration between government and business. Read more »
South Africa: Presidency Notes Court Challenge Over the Lady R Investigative Panel
Presidential spokesperson,Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa acted within the law in appointing Judge Phineas Mojapelo as the head of the investigative panel to… Read more »
South Africa: Over 20 Schools in Western Cape Closed After Severe Storm
A total of 21 schools affected by the Western Cape storms have been forced to close due to infrastructure and road damages blocking access to schools' premises. Read more »
South Africa: Africa Must Collaborate On Green Energy Agenda - Minister
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says intra-Africa collaboration will be important in the drive towards decarbonisation and strengthening… Read more »
South Africa: Communities Urged to Be Cautious As Bad Weather Still Expected
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng, has urged communities across the country to be extra cautious as the potential for further… Read more »
Lesotho: Ramaphosa to Host Lesotho Prime Minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to host the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, for the Inaugural Session of the South Africa-Lesotho… Read more »