September 13, 2023
South Africa: Oil and Gas Imperative for Energy Security - Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) will "sustainably continue to develop" South Africa's oil and gas resources in order to ensure energy security and alleviate… Read more »
South Africa: Over 70 Suspected Gangsters Nabbed By Anti-Gang Unit in Gauteng
Ongoing investigations by the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) in Gauteng are bearing fruit, as the unit has so far arrested 73 gangsters in connection with 90 criminal acts. Read more »
South Africa: SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards Nominations Now Open
The nominations for the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) 2023 Scientific Merit Awards are now open. Read more »
South Africa: Labour Dept Reaches Out to Job Seekers in Limpopo
The Department of Employment and Labour's Public Employment Service (PES) unit in Limpopo is today launching a series of community outreach programmes targeted at work seekers in… Read more »
South Africa: Take Part in Awareness Campaigns for People With Disabilities
Citizens have been called to participate in the various awareness campaigns and support programmes available for people with disabilities to remove the barriers perpetuated by… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Briefs Parliament On the Black Industrialists Policy
Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has highlighted the significant strides achieved by the Black Industrialists Policy within the food and energy sectors. Read more »
September 12, 2023
South Africa: Minister Rejects Report He Covered Up Alleged Corruption At NW Health Department
The Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, says he strongly rejects claims that he covered up alleged corruption in the North West Provincial Department of Health. Read more »
South Africa: BENTELER Expansion a Boost for Automotive Manufacturing Industry
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel, says the expansion of the BENTELER South Africa plant in Gqeberha represents a significant milestone in South Africa's… Read more »
South Africa: Nangamso Matebese Appointed As Deputy President's Economic Affairs Advisor
Nangamso Matebese has been appointed to the advisory team in the Office of Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Will Apply the Law Regarding Mango Airlines Judgment - Statement
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has in a statement emphasised his responsibility to apply the law and policies that govern the way he dispenses his oversight of State… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Minister Applauded for Helping Sick Passenger Aboard Flight
The Department of Health says it has received thankful messages from several flight passengers after a "heroic" act by Health Deputy Minister, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, who saved the… Read more »
September 11, 2023
South Africa: Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi to Be Laid to Rest On Friday
The funeral of the late Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) founding President and Traditional Prime Minister of the Zulu Nation, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, will take place on Friday, 15… Read more »
South Africa: Date Set for Finance Minister's Medium Term Budget Statement
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to deliver the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on November 1. Read more »
September 10, 2023
South Africa: Govt Welcomes Efforts to Accelerate Progress of SDGs
South Africa has welcomed the Indian Presidency's efforts to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Read more »
South Africa: Call to Support Springboks
As the three-time world champions, the Springboks, face off against Scotland in their first game at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, South Africans have been encouraged to support the… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Earthquake Victims in Morocco
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, as well as the Government and people of South Africa, joined the international community in expressing… Read more »
South Africa: Economic Recovery Measures Improve Economy
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has attributed the growth in gross domestic product (GDP) to the economic recovery measures that were implemented by government to support the… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Africa: South Africa Awarded Chairship of the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance
South Africa will use its Chairship of the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA) to advance the green hydrogen agenda on the continent and support opportunities for peer-to-peer… Read more »
South Africa: SABC, Multichoice Agree On Rights to Broadcast Rugby World Cup
The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has welcomed the agreement between the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and MultiChoice regarding the… Read more »
South Africa: SA Observes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The Department of Health in collaboration with various local and international stakeholders will spend the month of September creating awareness of the impact of cancer in children… Read more »
South Africa: HPCSA Addresses Backlog of South African Foreign-Qualified Board Exams
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) says it empathises with and fully understands the frustration and dissatisfaction among the South African foreign-qualified… Read more »
South Africa: Go Bokke!
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has wished the three-time world champions, the Springboks, well as they participate in the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Calls On Social Partners to Tackle Joblessness, Climate Change
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on social partners to work with government to deal with the country's pressing issues, especially unemployment and climate change. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Working to Address eThekwini Challenges
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the government is working with various departments and stakeholders to help the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality to address its challenges. Read more »
September 07, 2023
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Attend G20 Summit in India
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to embark on a working visit to India to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit this weekend. Read more »