South Africa: SARS Welcomes MTBPS

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered on Wednesday, showing that the… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Meth Welcomes Decline in Unemployment Rate

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has welcomed the reduction in South Africa's unemployment rate, as reflected in Statistics South Africa's (Stats SA) latest… Read more »

South Africa: Decision On Proposed R20 Billion Tax Increases Still to Be Made

South Africans will have to wait until the 2026 Budget to find out whether the proposed R20 billion in additional tax increases can be withdrawn. Read more »

South Africa: New Inflation Target Decision Followed Consultation

The announcement of a new inflation target for South Africa of 3% with a 1 percentage point tolerance band, follows agreement between the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank… Read more »

South Africa: Interim Measures Introduced for Municipal Eskom Debt

Despite the introduction of the municipal Eskom debt relief programme in 2023, municipalities are still battling to address ballooning debt to the power utility. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Godongwana to Present Mtbps

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) at a sitting of the National Assembly at the Good Hope Chamber in… Read more »

South Africa: Ramathuba Welcomes Significant Drop in Unemployment in Limpopo

Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has welcomed the significant drop in the provincial unemployment rate, which has decreased from 35% in the second quarter of 2025 to 29.8%. Read more »

South Africa: Public Procurement Payments Dashboard Goes Live

Government has launched the Procurement Payments Dashboard to improve transparency and accountability in public procurement. Read more »

South Africa: Government On Path to Increase Infrastructure Development

With the recognition that higher and more efficient infrastructure investment is essential to unlock faster and more inclusive growth, government is partnering with the private… Read more »

South Africa: Dube Cargo Terminal Records 7 Percent Growth in Airfreight Volumes

Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport has recorded a 7% increase in air cargo volumes handled over the last year, signalling sustained recovery and growth in… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President to Address Garden Route Economic Coordination Roundtable Dialogue

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Thursday virtually address the Garden Route Economic Coordination Roundtable Dialogue, taking place in Knysna, Western Cape Province. Read more »

South Africa: Government to Save R6.7 Billion By Reducing Wasteful Spending

Government's assessment over the last few months on budgeting effectively and efficiently, shows that the state could save R6.7 billion by removing low-priority or underperforming… Read more »

South Africa: Nel Leads SA Delegation At Global Dialogue of Justice Leaders in Spain

Building effective and inclusive justice systems will take centre stage as global leaders meet in Spain for the 2025 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Equitable Water and Sanitation Access

The Ministry of Water and Sanitation has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating equitable and sustainable access to water and sanitation services across South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: Government Revises Inflation Target to 3 Percent

In a landmark moment for South Africa's monetary policy agenda, government has decided to reduce South Africa's inflation target to 3%, with a 1 percentage point tolerance band. Read more »

South Africa: Infrastructure Drive Firmly On the Roll

Efforts to step infrastructure development are accelerating in South Africa - to support economic growth and drive improved service delivery. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Advances With First Locally Manufactured Oral Cholera Vaccine Trials

Biovac has received approval from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) to begin clinical trials for its oral cholera vaccine. Read more »

South Africa: Weather Warnings for Several Provinces

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »

South Africa: Southern African Large Telescope Marks 20 Years of Breakthroughs

The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), which is Africa's largest optical telescope and one of the most powerful in the world, celebrated its 20th anniversary of astronomical… Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Reaffirms Government's Commitment to Economic Growth, Job Creation

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed government's commitment to driving economic growth, fostering job creation, and reshaping South Africa's legislative landscape. Read more »

South Africa: Traffic Disruptions Expected As Gauteng Launches Joint Operations Ahead of G20 Summit

Gauteng motorists are advised to brace for temporary road closures and intermittent traffic disruptions in parts of Johannesburg this weekend, as law enforcement agencies step up… Read more »

South Africa: Implementation of AARTO Postponed to July 2026

The Department of Transport has postponed the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act to 1 July 2026. Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Tourism, Wine Industries Shine On the Global Stage

The Western Cape Government has congratulated the province's remarkable achievers who have made the province proud in the global tourism and wine industries. Read more »

South Africa: Call for Communities to Partner With Police to Fight Crime

Gauteng communities have been encouraged to continue their partnership in the fight against crime with the South African Police Service (SAPS). Read more »

South Africa: Premier Champions Ethical Leadership, Accountability in Building a Safer KZN

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, in his capacity as the Executive Authority of the Department of Community Safety and Liaison, has underscored ethical leadership,… Read more »