April 14, 2023
South Africa: Eskom Appoints Permanent Head of Generation
Eskom has appointed experienced energy executive Bheki Nxumalo as Head of Generation, with immediate effect. Read more »
South Africa: Forum Considers Measures to Strengthen Legislatures
National Assembly (NA) Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has urged the country's 10 legislative bodies to have a common voice on South Africa's position on current geopolitical… Read more »
South Africa: W Cape Signs Agreement to Grow Potato Industry
The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), together with Potatoes SA, recently signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which commits both parties to grow… Read more »
Namibia: President Ramaphosa to Host Namibian President
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to host Namibian President Hage Geingob, who will undertake a State Visit to South Africa on Thursday, 20 April 2023. Read more »
South Africa: 'Disappointing' Increase in Easter Weekend Road Deaths
South Africa recorded an increase in fatalities during the Easter Weekend with 225 people losing their lives on the roads this year when compared to the 161 fatalities that were… Read more »
April 13, 2023
South Africa: President Sets Investment Target in Trillions of Rand
On the back of the success of the South Africa Investment Conferences (SAIC) held in the country over the past five years, President Cyril Ramaphosa has set a R2 trillion target… Read more »
South Africa: Thabo Bester, Magudumana Repatriated Back to SA
Fugitives Thabo Bester and his aesthetic doctor girlfriend Nandipha Magudumana have landed on home soil after successful repatriation from Tanzania. Read more »
South Africa: KZN to Embark On Anti-Crime Campaign
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government will embark on a community mobilisation campaign against crime. Read more »
South Africa: SA Reaches R1.2 Trillion Investment Target
While the target of reaching R1.2 trillion worth of investments has been successfully reached at the fifth South African Investment Conference (SAIC), currently underway, President… Read more »
South Africa: Investment Commitments Abound At SAIC
The morning session of the South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) has seen a number of companies making significant investment commitments. Read more »
South Africa: Investment Drive Exceeds Targets, President Says
Pledges at the annual South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) over the past four years have exceeded President Cyril Ramaphosa's target of R1.2 trillion in investments by some… Read more »
South Africa: A Thriving Country Requires Innovation - Minister Nzimande
Government and the private sector must work together to boost investment in research and development. Read more »
South Africa: SA 'Conducive for Business'
Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has lauded the functioning judicial system which makes South Africa fertile for investment. Read more »
South Africa: Energy Transition Presents Opportunities for Investment
Chief Operations Officer for the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), Joanne Bate, says although the Just Energy Transition is expected to bring challenges to businesses and… Read more »
South Africa: Parliamentary Justice Committee Holds Hearing Into Bester Escape
Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services Chairperson, Gratitude Magwanishe, says South Africans should feel safe in their country, and that their security should… Read more »
April 12, 2023
South Africa: City of Tshwane Commits to Restoring Power to Communities
Tshwane Executive Mayor, Cilliers Brink, says the City of Tshwane is prioritising the restoration of power to all areas affected by the collapse of pylons on the N4 Freeway in… Read more »
South Africa: Bill Signals Major Boost for Workplace Equity
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Employment Equity Amendment Bill of 2020 into law. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Employees in State Housing Warned to Pay Rent
North West Public Works and Roads MEC, Gaoage Molapisi, has called on all government employees residing in State houses to pay for their stay or face eviction. Read more »
April 11, 2023
South Africa: Load Shedding to Vary Between Stage 3 and 5
State power utility Eskom is expected to implement Stage 3 and 5 load shedding until Wednesday evening. Read more »
South Africa: N3 Highway Reopens After Multiple Car Crash
The Kwazulu-Natal Department of Transport has reopened the N3 freeway between Hilton and Cedara after hours of closure following a multi-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon. Read more »
South Africa: Thabo Bester Escape - G4S Ex-Employee to Appear in Court
A 39-year-old former G4S employee and a 65-year-old man are expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court today in connection with Thabo Bester's escape from prison. Read more »
April 06, 2023
South Africa: Creecy Withdraws Threatened or Protected Terrestrial and Freshwater Species Regulations
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has withdrawn Regulations pertaining to Threatened or Protected terrestrial and freshwater Species (TOPS) and the… Read more »
South Africa: Government Urges South Africans to Help Keep the Lights On
The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Thembi Nkadimeng, has urged South Africans to join government in making power cuts a thing of the past. Read more »
South Africa: Government to Launch 29th Anniversary of Freedom Day
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa will set the tone for Freedom Month when he outlines government's programme to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the nation's… Read more »
April 05, 2023
South Africa: Govt Ends National State of Disaster On Electricity
Government announced on Wednesday that it has terminated, with immediate effect, the National State of Disaster declared by the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional… Read more »