South Africa: Agriculture to Conduct Inspections of Terbufos Manufacturers

The Department of Agriculture will, in the next few days, conduct inspections at all five registered manufacturers of Terbufos to ascertain controls, and to determine if markers… Read more »

South Africa: Basic Education Department Hard At Work to Protect Learners From Foodborne Illnesses

The Department of Basic Education is working to prevent the infiltration of industrial and agricultural pesticides into schools as part of a broader multidisciplinary effort to… Read more »

South Africa: Campaign to Raise Public Awareness of Foodborne Illnesses

Government will draw on lessons learnt during the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccination programme - in its rollout of a public education and… Read more »

South Africa: Government Establishing Joint Fund to Support Township, Rural Businesses

Work to establish a R500 million joint fund to support township and rural businesses - including local convenience shops - is underway. Read more »

South Africa: President Appoints Interim Board for National Youth Development Agency

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed interim board members for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) with effect from 1 December 2024 until a new board is appointed. Read more »

South Africa: Citizens Urged to Allow Spaza Shop Owners to Register for Permits

Government has appealed to South Africans not to block those people who want to register their spaza shops. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Refers Rica Amendment Bill to National Assembly

President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested the National Assembly to consider afresh the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information… Read more »

South Africa: SAPS - We Expect Everyone to Cooperate in Compliance Inspections

National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has warned that the police will, through the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS), monitor… Read more »

South Africa: Centre for Biological Control Appointed to Assist With Invasive Alien Plants

Rand Water has appointed the Centre for Biological Control to assist with biocontrol on the Vaal River Barrage reservoir. Read more »

South Africa: Health Minister Details Processes to Tackle Foodborne Illnesses

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has acknowledged the challenges in addressing ongoing deaths and infections linked to foodborne illnesses. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Reaches No Load Shedding Milestone

Eskom has reached a new milestone having recorded its longest stretch of not implementing load shedding in five years. Read more »

South Africa: Government Simplifies the Process to Apply for Spaza Shop Permits

Government has introduced a new standard draft by-law for township economies, which offers a simplified permitting and registration process. Read more »

South Africa: No Room for Construction Mafia

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has called on the police to take stronger action to arrest those found guilty of disrupting infrastructure projects. Read more »

South Africa: Government, Stakeholders Sign Declaration to Work Together Against 'Construction Mafia'

The signing of the Durban Declaration between the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and stakeholders involved in the fight against "construction mafias", has been… Read more »

South Africa: Government Consults Plastic Industry On Combatting Pollution

While South Africa supports the development of an internationally legally binding instrument to combat plastic pollution, government has assured the plastic industry that the… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Reflects On 'Successful' G20 Leaders' Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the two-day G20 Leaders' Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been a success. Read more »

South Africa: Government Considers Intervention in Eskom Electricity Tariff Hike Application

Government is preparing to present an intervention regarding Eskom's proposed tariff hike. Read more »

South Africa: Brazil Officially Hands Over G20 Presidency to South Africa

Brazil has officially transferred the historic Group of 20 (G20) Presidency to South Africa at the closing ceremony of the annual summit that was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read more »

Africa: Africa Calls for Funding of Just Transition

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called for urgent action to reduce the cost of capital to fund pathways towards a just transition. Read more »

Southern Africa: Deputy President to Attend SADC Extraordinary Summit

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is expected participate in the Extraordinary Meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government… Read more »

South Africa: Lamola Urges Global Citizens to Hold G20 Leaders Accountable

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says global citizens must hold the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) accountable. Read more »

South Africa: SIU Granted Preservation Order Against Company Linked to Former MP

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal against Groen Mintirho which is associated with former Parliamentarian Pule Mabe. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Urges G20 Leaders to Speak Up On Gaza Conflict

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the Group of 20 (G20) leaders to speak up against the violence in Gaza and work towards achieving a solution for both Palestinians and Israelis. Read more »

South Africa: Water Dept Welcomes R160m Fine Imposed On Dipaleseng Municipality

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has welcomed the Balfour Magistrate's Court decision to impose a R160 million fine on Dipaleseng Local Municipality in… Read more »

South Africa: Close to 4,000 Jobs On the Cards As China-African Precious Metals Expand Operations in North West

The China-African Precious Metals Company has recently opened a newly refurbished gold processing plant, which will create close to 4 000 work opportunities in Orkney in the City… Read more »