June 13, 2023
South Africa: Public Comment Sought On Public Service Commission Bill
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has welcomed the decision by Cabinet to adopt and approve the publication of the draft Public Service Commission Bill of 2023 for public… Read more »
South Africa: Presidential Youth Employment Intervention Making 'Significant Progress'
The Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) has, since 2020, made "significant progress" in tackling the challenge of transitioning youth from learning to earning. Read more »
June 12, 2023
South Africa: Six Suspects Arrested for Defrauding the UIF of R2 Million
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has commended the arrest of six suspects from the North West province who allegedly defrauded the fund of R2 million. Read more »
South Africa: No Evidence of Impending Sanctions Against South Africa - Magwenya
Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, has batted away suggestions that South Africa may be hit with international sanctions due to its non-aligned stance regarding the… Read more »
June 11, 2023
South Africa: Masemola Pays Tribute to Fallen Hero
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) has paid tribute to the General Secretary of the National Community Policing Consultative Forum (NCPCF), Mr… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Briefs Chinese President On Peace Mission
President Cyril Ramaphosa has briefed the Chinese President, Xi Jin Ping, on the African Leaders' Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia. Read more »
South Africa: Zikalala Warns Construction Companies Against Non-Delivery
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has warned construction companies and developers , who abandon construction sites after doing shoddy workmanship in public… Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo to Benefit From African Continental Free Trade Area
The potential and advantages that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents have impressed the business community of Limpopo. Read more »
South Africa: Well Wishes for Officers in Comrades
Out of the 200 runners set to undergo to the marathon, dubbed the Utimate Human Race, 170 of them are males, while 30 are females police officers. Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Probe On Russian Vessel
Cabinet has welcomed the appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa of a three-member independent panel to enquire into the circumstances of the docking of the Russian vessel known… Read more »
South Africa: MDDA Opens the Call for Grant Funding Applications
The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has encouraged community media broadcasters to apply for grant funding. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Efforts to Stabilise Grid
Cabinet has welcomed the recent deliberations between the Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa and the Mozambican Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Carlos… Read more »
South Africa: Diplomatic Immunity 'Standard Practice' for Summits, Says Cabinet
Cabinet says it has noted the gazetting of a notice for the Diplomatic Immunity and Privileges Act, which is a standard practice for international summits held in South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Apologises to Hammanskraal Residents
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sincere apology to the residents of Hammanskraal for government's failure to provide clean drinking water to residents. Read more »
South Africa: Government Mulls Measures to Reduce Theft of Scrap Metal, Copper Cable
Cabinet has considered a report on progress made on measures to reduce the theft of scrap metal and copper cable. Read more »
South Africa: Cholera Death Toll Rises to 31
The National Department of Health announced on Thursday that the cholera death toll now stands at 31, following the outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Visits Hammanskraal
President Cyril Ramaphosa is today visiting the community of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, following the cholera outbreak, which has claimed at least 26 lives countrywide. Read more »
South Africa: IEC Warns Public of Fake Job Adverts
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has warned members of the public and citizens about fraudsters using online job advertisement websites in the name of the… Read more »
South Africa: Government Committed to Ensuring Ocean Sustainability
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has emphasised the importance of protecting the oceans to ensure the long-term sustainability of the oceans and… Read more »
South Africa: Youth to Get an Opportunity to Engage Ministers
Cabinet has called on the nation, especially the youth, to attend this year's Youth Day commemoration at the Mangaung Outdoor Sport Centre in Bloemfontein. Read more »
South Africa: Government to Announce Interventions On Water Challenges Soon
The Department of water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu will in the coming weeks announce measures to address the water challenges in the country per province. Read more »
South Africa: Accelerating Service Delivery
Cabinet has supported President Cyril Ramaphosa's call during the meeting of the President's Coordinating Council (PCC) to accelerate service delivery in response to the needs of… Read more »
June 07, 2023
South Africa: Govt, Organised Business to Work Together to Tackle Eskom, Crime, Economic Crisis
The South African Government and organised business have agreed to urgently work together in partnership to remove obstacles to inclusive economic growth and job creation. Read more »
June 06, 2023
Africa: Heads of State Are Preparing for Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa along with six African Heads of State will in the coming weeks travel to Ukraine and Russia on an African Peace Initiative concerning the war in Ukraine. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Responds to Allegations of Sabotage By Top Executive
State power utility Eskom says it remains committed to rooting out fraud and corruption within the utility. Read more »