December 13, 2022
South Africa: No Impeachment Inquiry for President After MPs Reject Report
President Cyril Ramaphosa will not face an impeachment inquiry following a vote on the Section 89 Panel Report in the National Assembly on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Panel Report to Shed Light On Basic Income Support
The Department of Social Development will today launch the Expert Panel Report on Basic Income Support in Kempton Park, Gauteng. Read more »
South Africa: Motorists Urged to Travel During the Daylight
Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula has encouraged motorists travelling this festive season to embark on their journey during the daylight as it enhances alertness and visibility. Read more »
South Africa: MEC Commits to Accelerated Delivery of Road Construction Projects
Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has vowed to intervene and fast track the completion of provincial road construction projects that have been… Read more »
December 09, 2022
South Africa: Treasury Engaging Public Enterprises, Eskom On Diesel Purchase Solutions
National Treasury says it continues to engage with the Department of Public Enterprises and Eskom with the aim of identifying solutions to the purchase of diesel. Read more »
South Africa: DMRE Signs 13 Renewable Energy Agreements
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has signed agreements with 13 renewable energy providers under Bid Window 5 of government's Renewable Energy Independent Power… Read more »
South Africa: Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids Aged Between 5 and 11 Next Year
Health Minister Joe Phaahla has announced that as of 2023 all children aged between five and 11 who are at risk of contracting severe COVID-19 will be able to receive the vaccine. Read more »
South Africa: Technical Team to Focus On Govt Debt Owed to Municipalities
Natal Executive Council has established a technical committee to focus on the debt owed by government to municipalities. Read more »
South Africa: Sex Work Amendment Bill Open for Public Comment
The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Bill of 2022, which seeks to decriminalise sex work, has been published and is now open for public comment. Read more »
December 08, 2022
South Africa: President Declares 27 December a Public Holiday
South Africans will get to enjoy an extended Christmas with 27 December 2022 declared as a public holiday in lieu of Christmas Day falling on a Sunday. Read more »
South Africa: Comprehensive Plan to Curb Fatalities On the Roads This Festive Season
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) will implement a comprehensive plan that seeks to tackle ill-discipline on the roads which drives fatalities during the festive… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Delays Koeberg Power Station Maintenance Outage
Eskom has delayed the start of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station's maintenance outage to next week Saturday to allow the strained national power grid to stabilise and recover some… Read more »
South Africa: 1,350 Ambulances to Be Deployed Across SA During Festive Season
The National Health Department announced on Thursday that it will deploy 1 350 ambulances across the country's major high-traffic volume routes during the festive season. Read more »
South Africa: Gordhan Calls for Urgent Action Amid Load Shedding
Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, has called on the board of Eskom to "act with urgency" on Eskom management's handling of load shedding. Read more »
South Africa: Phaahla Concerned About Rising Number of Measles Cases in SA
The number of laboratory-confirmed measles cases now stands at 137 in Limpopo as of 6 December 2022, Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has announced. Read more »
South Africa: SIU to Probe Pump Station Tenders
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it will probe allegations of corruption and maladministration at the Department of Water and Sanitation in relation to contracts tendered… Read more »
South Africa: Include People With Disabilities in Implementation of Economic Development Policies
President Cyril Ramaphosa says people with disabilities must be involved in conceptualising, developing, implementing and monitoring economic development policies and programmes. Read more »
South Africa: Public Works Hands Over Building for GBV Victims
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has handed over another shelter for gender-based violence (GBV) in the Free State, as government intensifies its efforts to… Read more »
South Africa: Correctional Services Festive Season Campaign Launched
Correctional Services National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale says facilities around the country will be on high alert this festive season in order to combat potential safety and… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Africa: Partnerships Key to Africa's Economic Growth
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel, says partnerships with international countries are key to boosting African economies' upward trajectory. Read more »
South Africa: FSCA Revises Markus Jooste's Penalty of R20 Million
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has imposed a revised administrative penalty of R20 million on Markus Johannes Jooste, former Steinhoff International Chief Executive… Read more »
South Africa: Janusz Walus Placed On Parole
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, has placed offender Janusz Walus on parole under strict conditions with effect from Wednesday. Read more »
South Africa: President Calls On Forum to Use Science to Improve People's Lives, Fight Inequality
President Cyril Ramaphosa shone a spotlight on how science can play a role in improving people's lives and addressing the challenges facing the world including disease, climate… Read more »
South Africa: NCOP Passes Five Money Bills
The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) passed five money bills on Tuesday during its hybrid plenary sitting. Read more »
South Africa: Stage 6 Load Shedding Implemented From Midday
Eskom announced on Thursday that it will implement Stage 6 load shedding from noon until further notice. Read more »