South Africa: KZN Premier Calls for Unity and Efficiency Amid HIV Budget Cuts

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called on all stakeholders involved in the province's HIV response to align their efforts with the resources currently available, and to… Read more »

South Africa: Majodina Calls for Youth Involvement in Water Sector

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has emphasised an urgent need to attract more young people into the water and sanitation sector. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Infrastructure Symposium Kicks Off

The much-anticipated fourth annual Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) led by Infrastructure South Africa is expected to kick off in Cape Town… Read more »

South Africa: Tributes Continue to Pour in for Activist Gertrude Shope

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has joined the nation in mourning the passing of anti-apartheid veteran Gertrude Shope. Read more »

South Africa: Police Calls On Gauteng Residents to Ignore Shutdown Messages

National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has cautioned members of the public against spreading WhatsApp messages that seek to mobilise communities to shut down and… Read more »

South Africa: Sanparks Launches Biodiversity Offset Bank

The South African National Parks (SANParks) has launched the first ever SANParks Biodiversity Offset Bank. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa and U.S. Have 'Everything to Gain' From Closer Relations

President Cyril Ramaphosa has asserted that South Africa and the United States of America have much to gain from working together. Read more »

South Africa: Government Commits to Infrastructure-Led Growth Ahead of Symposium

As South Africa gears up for the fourth annual Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) in Cape Town this week, Public Works and Infrastructure… Read more »

South Africa: SAHPRA Approves First Mpox Diagnostic Kit to Boost Access to Testing

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has announced the approval of the first WHO Emergency Use Listing (EUL) for a test kit for mpox. Read more »

South Africa: President Sends Condolences to Family of Gertrude Shope

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family of former struggle hero Gertrude Shope who has died at the age of 99. Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Champions Economic Ties, Ubuntu Spirit Between SA and France

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has emphasised the significance of economic cooperation between South Africa and France while celebrating the spirit of Ubuntu that embodies… Read more »

South Africa: SA National Petroleum Company Officially Open for Business

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has declared the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) as open for business and ready for investors. Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Pays Courtesy Visit to French President Macron

Deputy President Paul Mashatile paid a courtesy visit to French President Emmanuel Macron at his residence, the Palais de l'Élysée, in Paris, on Thursday. Read more »

South Africa: More Farm Murder Victims Are African, Police Minister

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has moved to correct what he describes as a longstanding misrepresentation in the reporting of farm murders in South Africa, stating that Black victims… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Government Condemns Resurgence of Taxi Violence

The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has condemned the recent resurgence of taxi violence across parts of the Gauteng province. Read more »

South Africa: Government Approves R51 Billion Guarantee Facility for Transnet

The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has this week approved a R51 billion guarantee facility for Transnet, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance. Read more »

South Africa: SA and USA to Continue with Engagement Following Fruitful Discussions

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as “robust and fruitful”, signalling a new chapter of engagement between… Read more »

South Africa: NDA Reaffirms Commitment to Women-Centred Poverty Eradication Programmes

Despite ongoing challenges, the National Development Agency (NDA) remains committed to strengthening resource mobilisation, securing additional funding, and advancing the… Read more »

South Africa: Deputy Minister Condemns Alleged Rape of Trainee At Police Training Academy

Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike, has condemned the alleged rape of a trainee by a police instructor at… Read more »

South Africa: Western Cape Govt Welcomes Additional Funding Allocated to Provinces for Health, Education

The Western Cape Government (WCG) has welcomed the additional funding allocated to provinces for education and health services in the Budget presented by Minister of Finance Enoch… Read more »

South Africa: Special Envoy's Absence Had No Bearing On Official Programme

The Presidency has issued a statement on Mcebisi Jonas, the Special Envoy to the United States, and his participation during President Cyril Ramaphosa's working visit to the… Read more »

South Africa: Home Affairs Launches Programme to Tackle Illegal Immigrants Challenge

The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has launched Operation New Broom, an initiative that leverages technology to arrest, convict, and deport illegal immigrants… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Working to Advance the Rights of All Citizens

The recent decision by the United States to grant refugee status to 49 Afrikaners who claimed persecution in South Africa is unfortunate. More so as the assessment allowing refugee… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Water Levels Stable This Week

The Department of Water and Sanitation's weekly report on the state of the country's reservoirs indicates that water levels in Gauteng have remained stable, with the Vaal Dam… Read more »

South Africa: R1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Welcomed

Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has welcomed the R1 trillion earmarked for infrastructure investment in the budget outlined by Finance Minister Enoch… Read more »