South Africa: Orange Level 6 Weather Warning for Parts of KZN

An orange level 6 weather warning has been issued for parts of KwaZulu-Natal over the next two days due to ongoing disruptive rains in the area. Read more »

Africa: Africa Derives Value From Agoa, but Also Gives Value - President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised that Africa is not only benefitting from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) but is also contributing to the partnership in… Read more »

South Africa: R150m Boost for North West Housing

The North West Department of Human Settlements has received a multimillion rand boost that will aid it to meet its housing development targets. Read more »

South Africa: Hlabisa Convenes Meeting to Review White Paper On Local Government

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, says the review of the founding White Paper on Local Government of 1998 is an opportune chance… Read more »

South Africa: Deadline for 31 State-Owned Property Proposals Extended

The deadline for requests for proposals for 31 Department of Public Works and Infrastructure-owned properties has been extended to 30 April 2025. Read more »

South Africa: Finance Minister to Deliver Budget Speech 2025

Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, is expected to deliver the 2025 Budget Speech in Parliament today. Read more »

South Africa: Ethekwini Buffelsdraai Landfill Site Set to Reopen for Public Use

The eThekwini Municipality has announced the planned reopening of the Buffelsdraai landfill site, in the north-west of Durban, following its closure in 2023. Read more »

South Africa: Condolences for R21 Bus Crash Victims

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his condolences to the families who lost loved ones in a bus crash on the R21 highway, near the OR Tambo International Airport, in Gauteng. Read more »

South Africa: Basic Education Surpasses 93 Percent Milestone in Eradicating Pit Toilets

The Sanitation Appropriate for Education (SAFE) initiative has successfully eradicated over 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools across the country. Read more »

South Africa: Ekurhuleni Bus Accident Claims 16 Lives

Ekurhuleni Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Roads and Transport Planning, Andile Mngwevu, has extended condolences to the loved one of the victims of the road crash that… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Urgent Action to Tackle Water Pollution

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has called on stakeholders to join hands with the department and its entities in addressing water pollution. Read more »

South Africa: Health Ombud Reveals Serious Findings Against Helen Joseph Hospital

Inadequate infrastructure, doctors not arriving for duty, food shortages, insufficient security and poor corporate management -- these are some of the serious findings contained in… Read more »

South Africa: Department of Health Commemorates World Obesity Day

The Department of Health will observe World Obesity Day on Monday, 10 March 2025, to raise awareness about the global challenge of obesity and advocate for systemic changes that… Read more »

South Africa: President Pays Tribute to Athol Fugard

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to world-renowned actor, novelist and playwright Athol Fugard who passed away on Sunday in Stellenbosch. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Pays Tribute to Dr Gomolemo Mokae

President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the brutal killing of medical doctor, author and black consciousness intellectual Dr Gomolemo Mokae. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Suspends Loadshedding

After the recovery of more than 3 000MW of generation capacity and the replenishment of sufficient emergency reserves, Eskom suspended loadshedding on Sunday at 10am. Read more »

South Africa: President Pays Tribute to Gender Activist Pamela Mabini

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed condolences to the family, friends and fellow activists of Gqeberha-based whistleblower and gender activist Pamela Mabini. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Ramokgopa to Engage North West On Electricity Challenges

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will lead an intergovernmental engagement with all municipalities in the North West province do discuss electricity… Read more »

South Africa: Rhino Poaching Continues to Decrease

South Africa continues to see a downward trend in rhino poaching, with the 2024 statistics showing that 499 rhinos were poached in 2023, compared to 420 last year -- a decrease of… Read more »

South Africa: Lamola to Host His Cuban Counterpart for Bilateral Talks

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola will host his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, for bilateral talks in Pretoria on Monday, 10 March… Read more »

South Africa: Incidence of Occupational Lung Diseases Remains High Among SA Miners

The incidence of active pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) and silicosis among gold miners remains high, but recent years have seen a slow decline in the rates of both diseases,… Read more »

South Africa: Vaal Dam Water Levels Monitoring Continues Amid Torrential Rains

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it is actively monitoring inflow water levels at Vaal Dam amid torrential rains to ensure full storage capacity and safety of… Read more »

South Africa: SA Secures Market Access for Fresh Table Grapes to the Philippines

As South Africa's agricultural sector continues to drive economic growth, the country has successfully gained market access to export fresh table grapes to the Philippines. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Meet With Gauteng Provincial Executive

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to meet with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and the provincial cabinet this morning. Read more »

South Africa: Govt Workshops Evolving Needs of Children in Conflict With the Law

The Department of Social Development is reinforcing its commitment to protecting children in conflict with the law. Read more »