July 07, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Legislature Calls for Eradication of Illegal Mining
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has called for a total eradication of illegal mining that remains an enormous problem in the province. Read more »
South Africa: Decision Taken to Stop Unduly Penalising Tour Operators
The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has welcomed a decision that will see law enforcement stopping unduly penalising tour operators who have applied for licence renewals… Read more »
July 06, 2023
South Africa: Fatal Gas Leakage Incident a 'Tragedy' - Gauteng Premier
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has passed his condolences to the families of those affected by a gas cylinder leak which killed at least 17 people in Boksburg on Wednesday evening. Read more »
South Africa: Mourners Bid Farewell to Former Minister Pahad
South African Communist Party (SACP) General Secretary Solly Mapaila has paid homage to Minister in the Presidency, Dr Essop Goolam Pahad, whom he described as a selfless leader… Read more »
South Africa: Eight VIP Protection Members Served With Suspension Notices
National Police Commissioner, General Fanie Masemola, has confirmed that eight members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) implicated in the video which shows the assault of… Read more »
South Africa: Kubayi Cracks the Whip On Underperforming Emergency Housing Contractors
Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has given contractors in the Eastern Cape, who are responsible for providing emergency housing, two months to finish the job or face… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Deeply Concerned By Plight of Palestinians
South Africa remains deeply concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Palestine caused by Israel's continued occupation, says International Relations and… Read more »
South Africa: International Tax Standards Critical to Combating Illicit Financial Flows
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says tax administration tools are imperative to countering illicit financial flows and ensuring that governments can continue to collect revenue… Read more »
South Africa: Job Seekers Warned Against Unscrupulous Employers
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has warned job seekers to be vigilant of unscrupulous and bogus employers with fake advertisements of "employment opportunities" on… Read more »
South Africa: Special Official Funeral for Former Minister Essop Pahad
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has, in his capacity as Acting President, declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 as a mark of honour for the late struggle stalwart and… Read more »
South Africa: National Blood Service Calls for Blood Donation Amid Dwindling Stocks
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has appealed to all potential and existing blood donors, who are due to donate, to visit blood donation sites amid severe blood… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Families Affected By Gas Leak Tragedy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed condolences to the families of those affected by the gas cylinder leakage which claimed the lives of at least 17 people in Boksburg. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Commends Provincial Disaster Teams' Swift Response During Recent Floods
Cabinet has commended the Provincial Disaster Management teams for their quick response in assisting communities affected by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal and the Northern… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Eskom's Improved Energy Availability Factor
Cabinet says it welcomes the improvement in Eskom's energy availability factor, which is now closer to 70%. Read more »
July 05, 2023
South Africa: Joburg Residents Urged to Store Water Ahead of Rand Water Shutdown
Johannesburg Water has reminded its customers to store water from Sunday ahead of the planned Rand Water shutdown, which takes place from 11 - 13 July. Read more »
July 03, 2023
South Africa: Petrol Price to Decrease in July
Motorists are in for more relief this month, as both grades of fuel are expected to decrease for the second month in a row. Read more »
July 02, 2023
South Africa: Govt Focused On Ending Load Shedding - Electricity Minister
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has reaffirmed government's commitment to finding solutions to end load shedding. Read more »
South Africa: Yanga Mputa Appointed As First Woman Tax Ombud
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has appointed Yanga Mputa as the Tax Ombud effective from 1 July 2023 for a period of five years. Read more »
June 30, 2023
South Africa: Whistleblowers Reform Document Released for Public Comment
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has released reforms to whistleblowing legislation for public comment. Read more »
South Africa: Health Department Places Medical Interns for Mid-Year Cycle
The Department of Health announced on Thursday that it has concluded the 2023 mid-year internship and community service allocation process. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs to Appeal Zimbabwe Permit Decision
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) will launch an application for leave to appeal against two judgments related to the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP). Read more »
June 29, 2023
South Africa: Durban's Heavy Rain Was a Landspout - Not a Tornado, Says Weather Service
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that the disruptive rain which led to localised flooding across large parts of KwaZulu-Natal, was due to a landspout, not a… Read more »
South Africa: Tackling the Cholera Challenge
While government has admitted to having missed the mark in adequately resolving water challenges experienced by several communities around the country, action is being taken to… Read more »
South Africa: Government to Assist Inanda Storm Victims to Rebuild Their Homes
Government says it will assist the households affected by the tornado that ripped through Inanda, northwest of Durban, to rebuild their homes. Read more »
South Africa: BMW to Invest R4.2 Billion Into Its Tshwane Plant
Automotive giant, BMW, has announced that it will pour in some R4.2 billion in investment to equip its Rosslyn Plant in Tshwane to build the next generation BMW X3 hybrid plug in… Read more »