September 27, 2023
South Africa: Mayor Signs Declaration to Assist Cape Town Communities Affected By Storm
Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has signed a major incident declaration that allows for the unlocking of additional resources and relief measures to deal with the impact of… Read more »
September 26, 2023
South Africa: SIU to Investigate Tshwane's Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to probe the construction of Phase 1 upgrades and urgent refurbishment at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works in the Tshwane… Read more »
South Africa: Private Sector Needed to Step in On Transmission Expansion - Minister
Eskom's transmission expansion and strengthening will require a "considerable amount of resources" that will require government and the private sector to work together. Read more »
South Africa: Over 50 Avian Influenza Cases Confirmed in South Africa
South Africa is dealing with a number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 and H7 outbreaks, with more than 50 cases confirmed in various parts of the country, according… Read more »
South Africa: Developed Economies Must Do More to Tackle Climate Change - President
President Cyril Ramaphosa has re-emphasised the call for developed economy countries to fulfil their pledge to assist developing nations in their transition to low carbon… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Visits Japan to Strengthen Hydrogen Economy Cooperation
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, is leading a delegation to Tokyo, Japan, as part of efforts to build a hydrogen economy in South… Read more »
September 24, 2023
South Africa: Work Underway to Resolve KZN Water Woes
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is working tirelessly to assist municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal that are facing water challenges. Read more »
South Africa: Have Your Say On Draft Conservation Policy
Members of the public are invited to submit their comments on the draft Policy Position on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President to Open Unesco Engineering Conference
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver a keynote address when engineers from across the globe gather from Monday at the UNESCO 9th Africa Engineering Week and 7th… Read more »
South Africa: Heritage Day Celebrates SA's Rich Tapestry of Cultures
Heritage Month is an opportunity for all South Africans to reconnect with their roots and celebrate cultural diversity. Read more »
South Africa: Uif Task Team to Intervene in Belville Labour Centre
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has dispatched a task team to the Bellville Labour Centre to intervene in concerns that have come to light through a media article about UIF… Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile to Address Youth Economic Council Gala Dinner
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver the keynote address at the South African Youth Economic Council's second annual business gala dinner to be held on Tuesday. Read more »
September 21, 2023
South Africa: AGOA Forum to Bring U.S., Sub-Saharan African Countries Together
United States Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, says she is looking forward to visiting South Africa in November to reaffirm the US's commitment to the African continent and… Read more »
South Africa: Joburg Water Reservoirs, Towers Left Empty After Thunderstorm
Johannesburg water reservoirs and towers are currently critically low to empty following Tuesday night's thunderstorm, which caused a power failure at Rand Water's Zuikerbosch… Read more »
South Africa: SARS Confirms Vessels Detained Over Fuel Bunkering Supply Chain
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has confirmed the detention of several vessels involved in the fuel bunkering supply chain. Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile to Brief MPs On Land Claim, South Sudan Peace Talks
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday, 22 September 2023, brief Members of Parliament (MPs) on the progress achieved by government in resolving land claims as part of the… Read more »
South Africa: Officials Working to Ensure Smooth Payment of Grants in October
Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Mondli Gungubele says officials are working around the clock to ensure that next month, social grant beneficiaries are not affected… Read more »
South Africa: Repo Rate Remains Unchanged at 8.25%
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged at 8.25%. Read more »
South Africa: Names of Officials Who Died in Navy Submarine Disaster Released
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has named the officials who lost their lives on Wednesday in a navy vessel incident off Kommetjie, near Cape Town. Read more »
South Africa: Urgent Need to Address Eskom Transmission to Deal With Load Shedding - Minister
Electricity Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has described load shedding as an economic problem that government is urgently addressing, as his department relentlessly tackles… Read more »
South Africa: President Concludes Participation in UNGA78
President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to the United States of America, where he led South Africa's participation in the 78th Session of the United Nations… Read more »
South Africa: Developed Economies Urged to Accelerate Climate Action
President Cyril Ramaphosa says developed economy countries, in particular, must act with urgency to accelerate the reduction of emissions, fulfil their obligations and honour past… Read more »
South Africa: Reform the International Financial Architecture - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the reform and strengthening of financial architecture where developing countries participate equally in the decision making process of the… Read more »
September 20, 2023
South Africa: Holding Those Accountable for Financial Misconduct Imperative for Public Trust
With South Africa's public finances being under strain, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has emphasised the importance of holding individuals and entities accountable for… Read more »
South Africa: NSFAS Collaborates With Government Agencies to Identify Unqualifying Students
Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will continue its collaborative work with other government… Read more »