September 07, 2023
South Africa: Pick n Pay Founder and Philanthropist Raymond Ackerman Passes Away
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of Pick n Pay founder and philanthropist Raymond Ackerman, who was also an Esteemed Member of the Order of The… Read more »
Ethiopia: Deputy Minister Concludes Visit to Ethiopia
International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister, Alvin Botes, has concluded his visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns the Passing of Amy Thornton
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep condolences at the passing of veteran activist and esteemed member of the Order of Luthuli, Amy Thornton. Read more »
September 06, 2023
South Africa: Facelift for Land Ports of Entry
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says officials are committed to making the country's border posts safer, less porous and more efficient in the facilitation and easing… Read more »
South Africa: Police Minister Briefs Committee On KZN Political Killings
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Political Killings in KwaZulu-Natal has urged political parties to strengthen their internal mechanisms in order to defuse inter- and… Read more »
South Africa: Lady R Executive Summary Report Released
The executive summary of the independent panel's investigation into the December 2022 docking of the Lady R vessel at Simonstown has been released. Read more »
September 05, 2023
South Africa: Public Protector Urged to Respect Constitutional Process On Suspension
President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined to suspended Public Protector Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane the constitutional processes that pertain to her suspension or potential removal from… Read more »
South Africa: Affected Residents Asked to Come Forward for Joburg Fire Inquiry
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has appointed a commission of inquiry -- led by Justice Sisi Khampepe -- into the Usindiso Building fire in Johannesburg, which claimed the lives of… Read more »
Uganda: South Africa to Participate in Investment Summit with Uganda
Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Nomalungelo Gina, is leading a delegation of 65 South African business representatives to a two-day Uganda - South Africa… Read more »
September 04, 2023
South Africa: Fuel, Paraffin and Gas Prices Set to Increase
The prices of both grades of petrol and diesel are expected to increase when the September prices come into effect. Read more »
South Africa: Spotlight On Inner City Housing Challenge in Fire Aftermath
The fatal Usindiso Building fire in Johannesburg last week has highlighted the need to resolve South Africa's inner city housing challenge and root out "rampant criminality" in… Read more »
South Africa: Tourism, Airbnb Sign MOU to Grow Sector
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between her department and Airbnb to support the continued recovery of the… Read more »
South Africa: SABC Urged to Resolve Rugby World Cup Broadcast Rights Matter
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has urged the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to reach an agreement with SuperSport to secure sub-licensing of… Read more »
South Africa: Minister to Lead Delegation to Trade and Investment Summit in Uganda
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, will participate in and lead the second Uganda/South Africa Trade and Investment Summit from 5 - 6 September… Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Minister Attends African Climate Summit
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS). Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Give Update On Lifestyle Audits
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to outline progress made in the implementation of lifestyle audits for members of the executive and the enhancement of service delivery to… Read more »
South Africa: Water Dept Engages Public On Government Waterworks Draft Regulations
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will this week host public consultations on draft regulations relating to access and usage of government waterworks for recreational… Read more »
September 03, 2023
South Africa: No Evidence of Weapons Loaded On To Russian Ship - President
An independent investigation into the docking of the Lady R vessel at the Simon's Town Naval Base in the Western Cape has found no evidence to support allegations that South Africa… Read more »
South Africa: 15th Brics Summit Heralds New Chapter for the Group - Ramaphosa
The 15th BRICS Summit held at the Sandton Convention Centre during August was a success that 'heralded a new chapter' for the group. Read more »
September 02, 2023
South Africa: Planned Maintenance Outages Aimed At Improving Performance, Electricity Minister Says
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the current intensity of load shedding is due to planned maintenance outages to fix generating units. Read more »
September 01, 2023
South Africa: Joburg Fire Victims' Families Can Identify Bodies At Diepkoof Morgue
Families who lost loved ones in the Johannesburg Usindiso Building fire can go and identify their family members at the Diepkloof mortuary from today. Read more »
August 31, 2023
South Africa: Building Fire Tragedy 'A Very Difficult Lesson' That Must Not Be Repeated - President
The building fire which claimed the lives of at least 74 people in Johannesburg should serve as a "wake up call" for the urgent need to resolve housing challenges in the inner… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Fire Survivors to Be Housed in City Buildings
Survivors of a fire that engulfed a Johannesburg building in the early hours of the morning, are to be placed in alternative accommodation in nearby buildings. Read more »
South Africa: President Mourns Loss of Lives in Fire Tragedy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the significant loss of life inflicted by a fire in a residential building in Marshalltown, Johannesburg. Read more »
August 30, 2023
South Africa: Country Records More Than 4 Million Tourist Arrivals in First Half of 2023
South Africa's tourism sector continues to show strong recovery with the first half of 2023 recording more than four million tourist arrivals. Read more »