South Africa: Agreements Signed With Battery Energy Storage Projects

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has signed two project agreements and the commercial close of two projects appointed as preferred bidders under the… Read more »

South Africa: Construction Mafia Disrupts Projects Worth R63bn

Since 2019, construction site disruptions by criminal syndicates have disrupted over 180 projects worth R63 billion, using tactics such as extortion, intimidation, violence and… Read more »

South Africa: Majodina Hands Over Sanitation Facilities to Mark World Toilet Day

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has handed over completed sanitation facilities to indigent households in Ngobi village, in Moretele Local Municipality, in the North… Read more »

South Africa: Over 11 000 Suspects Arrested Through Operation Shanela

The South African Police Service (SAPS), through Operation Shanela, has arrested 11 059 suspects between 11 and 17 November 2024. Read more »

South Africa: World Leaders Urged to Intensify Fight Against Poverty, Hunger

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used the opening of the G20 Leaders' Summit to urge world leaders to intensify efforts to eliminate poverty and hunger. Read more »

South Africa: BMA Officials Intercepts German National Wanted By Interpol

Border Management Authority (BMA) officials have intercepted a German national, who has been on Interpol's most wanted list. Read more »

South Africa: Over Seven Million Women Have Experienced Physical Violence, Study Reveals

A study on gender-based violence (GBV) has revealed that about 7 310 389 million women, aged 18 years and older, have experienced physical violence in their lifetime. Read more »

South Africa: Spotlight On Prevalence of GBV On Women With Disabilities

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) will use the ongoing Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM 2024) to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked… Read more »

South Africa: President Calls for Peaceful Resolution of Stilfontein Standoff

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to resolving the tense situation at Stilfontein in the North West, through peaceful and safe measures. Read more »

South Africa: Top Climate Activist Warns of Catastrophic Outcomes If World Doesn't Transition to Clean Energy

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - South African human rights and climate justice activist, Kumi Naidoo, has warned about the dangers of catastrophic climate change, calling on the Group of… Read more »

South Africa: SA Seeks Balance Between Livelihoods and Renewable Energy Ambitions

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the importance of considering the livelihoods and jobs of ordinary people, as the energy sector transitions… Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Hails the Arrest of Suspects Involved in Spiking On the N1

Limpopo Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has welcomed the arrest of suspects implicated in spiking and murder incidents on the N1 freeway. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Makes Progress With HPV Vaccination to Prevent Cervical Cancer

As the country joins the global community in marking four years of the global movement known as the Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action, the Department of Health has… Read more »

South Africa: Remembering Fallen Heroes

Transport Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa has called on South Africans to honour the sacrifices of road traffic enforcement officers and recommit to making roads safer for all. Read more »

South Africa: Government Welcomes S&P's Decision to Revise SA's Outlook to Positive

Government has noted and welcomed S&P Global Rating's decision to revise South Africa's outlook to positive from stable and affirm the sovereign's long-term foreign and local… Read more »

South Africa: SA's G20 Presidency Will Be Inclusive and Represent Different Voices - Lamola

To make South Africa's Group of 20 (G20) Presidency more inclusive, a vibrant and dynamic African leadership style that emphasises participation, consultation and the common good… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy Ministers to Inspect Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers, David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlholo, together with Deputy Minister of Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai, will today lead an… Read more »

South Africa: Police Urge Illegal Miners Still Underground to Resurface

The South African Police Service's (SAPS) Operation Vala Umgodi task team in the North West province has reiterated the call to those illegal miners who are still underground in… Read more »

South Africa: Businessman Hamilton Ndlovu Found in Contempt of Special Tribunal Forfeiture Order

Controversial businessman Hamilton Ndlovu has been ordered by the Special Tribunal to 30 days imprisonment with the order suspended for 30 days. Read more »

South Africa: Top SAFA Boss Appears in Court

President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Danny Jordaan, together with two co-accused, have been granted bail after appearing in the Johannesburg Specialised… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Condemns Israeli Government's Annexation Orders for the West Bank

South Africa has expressed dismay at a statement attributed to Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who called for the annexation of the West Bank on Monday. Read more »

South Africa: SA to Play Key Role At Upcoming G20 Summit

South Africa is set to play a pivotal role at the upcoming G20 Summit next week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as it prepares to assume the G20 presidency in December. Read more »

South Africa: SA to Mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Cabinet has approved the conceptual approach to this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Calls for Calm Amid Post-Election Tensions in Mozambique

South Africa has reiterated its call for calm and restraint following post-election protests in Mozambique. Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Historic Issuing of Muslim Marriage Certificates

Cabinet has welcomed the historic issuing of the first batch of 33 Muslim marriage certificates by the Department of Home Affairs. Read more »