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 »

South Africa: Govt, Private Sector Urged to Prioritise Education and Employment Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities

As various government departments work around the clock to put final touches to the Medium-Term Development Plan (2024-2029), individuals and organisations representing persons… Read more »

South Africa: Condolences for Prof Noel Chabani Manganyi

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has expressed his shock and great sadness at the news of the passing of Professor Noel Chabani… Read more »

South Africa: Weather Warning for KZN, Eastern Cape

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe thunderstorms and snow along the Eastern Cape escarpment from Monday until Tuesday. Read more »

South Africa: Diesel, Petrol Price to Increase in November

Prices of all grades of fuel as well as that of petrol and gas are expected to rise this coming Wednesday. Read more »

South Africa: Human Rights Commission Appears Before Parliament's Justice Committee

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development has expressed concern over allegations of a "toxic" environment in the office of the South African Human Rights… Read more »

South Africa: Siu to Probe Tender Corruption At Aemfc and Dihlabeng Local Municipality

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to conduct investigations into the affairs of the African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) and, in a separate… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Launches Provincial Integrated Youth Development Strategy

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has unveiled the Provincial Integrated Youth Development Strategy, marking a transformative step towards empowering the province's youth. Read more »

South Africa: Mother and Son Hospitalised After Consuming Food From Spaza Shop

The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that a 38-year-old mother and her four-year-old son from Alexandra in Johannesburg, are currently receiving treatment at Edenvale… Read more »

South Africa: Let's Ensure a Safer Festive Season

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has called on communities to assist in ensuring a safer festive season for all through Operation Shanela. Read more »

South Africa: President Congratulates President-Elect Duma of Botswana

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his warm congratulations to His Excellency President-Elect Duma Boko and the government and people of the Republic of Botswana on the success… Read more »

South Africa: Treasury Optimistic About Economic Outlook

National Treasury expects improved growth prospects for the South African economy, despite slowing projected growth of some 1.1% in 2024 - down from the projected 1.3% earlier this… Read more »

South Africa: 100 Days in Office - Advancing the Strategic Priorities of the GNU

The first 100 days as Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, under the Government of National Unity (GNU), have been a period of significant learning and… Read more »

South Africa: Reforms to Attract Infrastructure Investment

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced reforms that will create conditions to attract greater infrastructure investment by private sector participation. Read more »

South Africa: Government to Launch Next Phase of Operation Vulindlela

Government is expected to launch the next phase of Operation Vulindlela, which is aimed at accelerating the implementation of structural reforms. Read more »

South Africa: Government to Establish Unit to Deal With Money Laundering

As part of efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, government will establish a shared forensic capability within the Financial Intelligence Centre to… Read more »

South Africa: Revenue From Tax Collection to Be Lower Than Expected

Revenue from tax collection in 2024/25 is expected to be down by R22.3 billion from National Treasury's estimations made in February this year. Read more »

South Africa: Slow Compliance With Servicing Eskom Debt a Risk to Debt Write-Offs

National Treasury has warned that municipalities' slow compliance with conditions of the debt relief programme on arrears to Eskom risk delaying debt write-offs. Read more »

South Africa: Govt Must Manage R6-trillion Debt Better - Finance Minister

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has told Parliament that in order for government to achieve its goals of, amongst others, inclusive growth and reducing unemployment, the country… Read more »

South Africa: Minister of Finance to Table MTBPS

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will today present the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement ("2024 MTBPS") to Parliament. Read more »

South Africa: SANDF and Russian Aerospace Forces Strengthen Ties

South Africa is hosting Russia's Aerospace Forces to strengthen ties between the two nations. Read more »

South Africa: Government Looks Into Insurance for Climate-Related Disaster Events

Government is exploring options for purchasing insurance for certain climate-related disaster events, where such a practice would not undermine budget sustainability. Read more »

South Africa: Government Non-Interest Expenditure Expected to Increase

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says government non-interest expenditure is expected to increase in 2024/25. Read more »

South Africa: Government Anchors Economic Growth Strategy On Four Key Areas

Over the medium term, government will anchor its economic growth strategy on four key areas in order to support inclusive growth. Read more »

South Africa: Government Assigns Funding for G20 Summit

With South Africa assuming the G20 Presidency later this year, government will assign additional funding to those departments that will be involved in the preparations. Read more »