South Africa: Government Welcomes 0.5 Percent GDP Growth

Government has welcomed the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which show that the economy grew by 0.5% in the third… Read more »

South Africa: Manamela Demands Answers Over Alleged Degree-Selling Syndicate At VUT

Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Buti Manamela has expressed serious concern over reports of an alleged degree-selling syndicate operating at the Vaal University of… Read more »

South Africa: Hlabisa Raises Alarm After Five Initiation Deaths in Eastern Cape

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has expressed his concern about the current initiation season following five deaths in… Read more »

Africa: Government Reaffirms Commitment to a Disability-Inclusive South Africa

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a disability-inclusive society through strengthened partnerships, improved access to services, and the protection of the… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Passing of Former SARS Commissioner Oupa Magashula

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his deep condolences to the family and friends of former South African Revenue Service Commissioner (SARS) Oupa Magashula, who has passed away… Read more »

South Africa: Petrol Prices Increase in December

Motorists will have to fork out more for fuel this festive season as the price of all grades of petrol have gone up this December. Read more »

Mozambique: SA-Mozambique Energy Cooperation Set to Deepen As Countries Expand Electricity Partnerships

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says Pretoria and Maputo are poised to significantly deepen energy cooperation as both countries work to strengthen… Read more »

Mozambique: SA-Mozambique Bi-National Commission Closes On a High Note

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa and Mozambique are entering a new era of deeper cooperation, shared prosperity and renewed solidarity, following the successful… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Must Build Skills for a Just Energy Transition

South Africa's transition to cleaner, affordable and more sustainable energy will only succeed if the country develops the skills required to power new industries and ensure young… Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Concerned About Threats to MPs

Parliament has noted with great concern the incidents of intimidation and threats directed at Members of Parliament (MPs) in the execution of their work. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Positions Mozambique As South Africa's Top African Economic Partner

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his official dinner remarks in Maputo to underscore Mozambique's growing significance as South Africa's leading economic partner on the… Read more »

South Africa: More Than 90 Motorists Arrested As Festive Season Begins

Law enforcement officers have arrested more than 90 motorists and issued 5 626 traffic fines on the first day of the national festive season road safety campaign. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa, Mozambique Strengthen Regional Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity

South Africa, in collaboration with Mozambique and other regional partners, has committed to enhancing efforts to promote regional integration and ensure peace and security in the… Read more »

South Africa: SA Intensifies Fight Against Corruption

South Africa is not only intensifying efforts to root out corruption but is proactively "building firewalls against it", says Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo… Read more »

South Africa: Macpherson Welcomes Growth in the Construction Sector

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the latest third-quarter economic data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which shows the first signs of… Read more »

South Africa: Recreational Fishing Dates for West Coast Rock Lobster Season Announced

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has announced the designated recreational fishing dates for the 2025/26 West Coast Rock Lobster season. Read more »

South Africa: Nzimande Warns Against Misuse of AI and Emerging Technologies

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has called for greater vigilance in how scientific knowledge is applied, particularly as emerging… Read more »

Southern Africa: President Ramaphosa Urges Stronger Economic Integration, Regional Peace Efforts

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper economic integration and intensified regional peace efforts as South Africa and Mozambique opened the fourth Bi-National Commission… Read more »

Morocco: SAPS Concludes the 93rd Interpol General Assembly in Morocco

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has concluded its participation in the 93rd Session of the Interpol General Assembly held in Marrakech, Morocco, recently. Read more »

South Africa: Economic Transformation Non-Negotiable, Says Trade Minister

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has reaffirmed that South Africa's economic transformation is "a constitutional and moral imperative" - warning that slow… Read more »

South Africa: New Plant Improvement Act Comes Into Effect

The Department of Agriculture has announced that the Plant Improvement Act, 2018 (Act 11 of 2018) and its accompanying regulations has officially come into effect on 1 December… Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu to Testify Before Madlanga Commission

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System has confirmed that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is… Read more »

South Africa: Preparedness Is Key to Disaster Response

The Director-General (DG) of the Department of Cooperative Governance, Mbulelo Tshangana, has emphasised the vital roles of preparedness and partnership as the foundations of… Read more »

South Africa: Jagersfontein Tailings Dam Owner 'Ignored Structural Instability Warning'

The technical investigation into the failure of the Jagersfontein Fine Tailings Storage Facility (FTSF), has found that the owner of the tailings dam, Jagersfontein Development… Read more »

South Africa: Oribi Toll Plaza User Discount Comes to an End

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that the temporary 100% Frequent User Rebate at the Oribi Toll Plaza will come to an end today at… Read more »