South Africa: Cabinet Apprised of Interventions to Deal With Foodborne Illnesses and Fatalities

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the nation soon on the interventions government is undertaking to deal with foodborne illnesses and fatalities that have transpired… Read more »

South Africa: SA Strengthens Bilateral Ties With Egypt

International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Ronald Lamola, along with a business delegation, will today undertake a working visit to Cairo, in the Arab Republic of… Read more »

South Africa: Government Condemns Genocide Disinformation Efforts

The Government of South Africa has condemned the spreading of disinformation concerning its case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Read more »

South Africa: COP29 Expected Finalise Financing Model for Developing Economies

With the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) taking place this week, South Africa expects the COP29 Presidency to enhance efforts to finalise the New… Read more »

South Africa: Food Borne Poisoning Claims 23 Lives

Twenty-three people in Gauteng have died as a result of food borne-related poisoning after consuming food from spaza shops. Read more »

South Africa: Lebombo Border Open for Cargo

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced that cargo operations at the Lebombo Border Post have resumed following a closure of the port last week. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Notes Progress By the Presidential eThekwini Working Group

President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the progress made by the Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) since its formation in April 2024. Read more »

South Africa: SA's G20 Education Working Group Presidency to Focus On Skilling Young People

South Africa's G20 Education Working Group Presidency will focus on equipping young people with skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Read more »

South Africa: SAWS Warns of Severe Thunderstorms

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, and the western and southern parts of Mpumalanga on Thursday. Read more »

South Africa: DCs Working to Apprehend Escaped Convict

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is working with other law enforcement agencies to re-apprehend an inmate who escaped from the Boksburg Correctional Centre. Read more »

South Africa: Memorial Lecture Series to Honour Past and Present Leaders

The National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders (NHTKL), as the custodian of culture and tradition and the anchor of societal moral values, will launch a series of memorial… Read more »

South Africa: Treasury Publishes Operating Budgets for Municipalities

National Treasury has published on its website the operating and capital budgets of municipalities, as adopted by their respective councils. Read more »

South Africa: Basic Education Works to Develop School Safety Guidelines

Following recent cases of food poisoning among learners, the Department of Basic Education is working with the Department of Health to develop safety guidelines for schools to… Read more »

South Africa: KZN a Hive of Activity Ahead of Presidential Imbizo

The province of KwaZulu-Natal has been a hive of activity ahead of the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo taking place on Friday. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Conduct Multi-Pronged KZN Visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to embark on a visit to KwaZulu-Natal over the next three days. Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile to Respond to Questions in Parliament About Township Economy and Extortion

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Thursday respond to questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) relating to several critical issues impacting South Africa's… Read more »

South Africa: Sanparks Ready to Receive Visitors for 2024 Festive Season

With the expected increase in visitors at the South African National Parks (SANParks) facilities during the festive season, the entity has outlined numerous interventions aimed to… Read more »

South Africa: UK Remains a Key Partner for South Africa - Lamola

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has reaffirmed that the United Kingdom remains a key partner for South Africa even though he is of the view that… Read more »

South Africa: Macpherson to Hand Over Three Bridges in KZN

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson will today hand over three Welisizwe rural bridges in Umzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal, to benefit local communities. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa, Chile MOU to Create Opportunities for Fisheries Sector

The South African Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of Chile on cooperation in the areas of fisheries and aquaculture. Read more »

South Africa: DPWI Agreement to Address Public Assets in Ethekhwini

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, and KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure, Martin Meyer, will sign a historic Memorandum of… Read more »

South Africa: Lebombo Border Temporarily Closed Due to Safety Concerns

Due to security incidents and in the interest of public safety, the Lebombo port of entry has been temporarily closed until further notice. Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile to Attend Earthshot Prize Awards

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend the 4th Annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony, this evening, in Cape Town. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Companies Hopeful As They Participate in China International Import Expo

South African companies that have been assisted to participate in the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) have expressed optimism for what is to come out of the gathering. Read more »

Eswatini: South Africa to Sign Border Plan With Eswatini

The Border Management Authority (BMA) and the South African Revenue Services (SARS) will today sign a historic joint action plan with the Kingdom of Eswatini to address challenges… Read more »