September 26, 2022
South Africa: No Quick Fix to Load Shedding but Progress Being Made
Given the unpredictable performance of Eskom's fleet of coal-fired power stations, President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted that the country will not be able to eliminate load… Read more »
South Africa: Government Determined to See SAA Grow
The Department of Public Enterprises and government are committed to ensuring that South African Airways (SAA) grows and that the Strategic Equity Partnership with the Takatso… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Continues to Implement Load Shedding
Eskom will continue to implement load shedding this week due to constraints from its diesel suppliers that is affecting the availability of bulk diesel to the Ankerlig and Gourikwa… Read more »
South Africa: Constitutional Court Ruling On Copyright Act Commended
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has commended the Constitutional Court ruling on sections of the Copyright Act… Read more »
South Africa: State Security, Gauteng Government Pledge to Strengthen Ties
State Security Deputy Minister, Zizi Kodwa, and Gauteng Premier David Makhura have pledged to strengthen ties and working relations between their two entities in tackling threats… Read more »
September 24, 2022
South Africa: Cabinet Briefed On Eskom's Plans to Avoid Load Shedding
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has briefed Cabinet on the capacity of Eskom to mitigate the intermittent load shedding. Read more »
September 23, 2022
South Africa: Mabuza to Engage With Traditional, Khoi-SAN Leaders
Deputy President David Mabuza will on Friday, in his capacity as chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team, engage with traditional and Khoi-San leaders in Mpumalanga. Read more »
South Africa: Concern Over Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Mayoral Changes
The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) in the Eastern Cape, Zolile Williams, has noted "the worrisome" political changes in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro… Read more »
South Africa: SAA Has Built Solid Foundation, Says Board Chairperson
South African Airways (SAA) executive chair, John Lamola, has dismissed claims that the future of the State-owned carrier is at risk. Read more »
South Africa: SARS Operations Net Wildlife Criminals, Tax Evaders
Intensified South African Revenue Services-led (SARS) operations have seen the net fall on several tax evaders and wildlife criminals. Read more »
September 22, 2022
South Africa: Pandor Calls On Global Leaders to Deal With Poverty, Inequality and Unemployment
While the Covid-19 pandemic and East European war have severe global consequences, Minister Naledi Pandor says the world should not neglect the needs of the marginalised. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Discusses Load Shedding Challenges
Cabinet has reiterated government's commitment to resolving the current load shedding crisis gripping the country. Read more »
South Africa: Partnerships Key to Protecting Rhino Population
South Africa has demonstrated its commitment to protect the black and white rhino populations through partnerships that have resulted in species conservation over the years. Read more »
South Africa: Fighting Corruption Without Fear or Favour
National Prosecuting Authority Investigating Directorate (NPA ID) head, Advocate Andrea Johnson, has reiterated the unit's commitment to fighting corruption without fear or favour. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Intervenes to Protect Poor Households
Government is considering a wide range of interventions in an effort to relieve the burden of the soaring cost of living on poor households, says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Read more »
September 21, 2022
South Africa: Six Former, Current SAPS Members Arrested for Alleged Corruption
Six people - including four high ranking former and current South African Police Service members - have been arrested over the past two days in connection with a R54 million police… Read more »
September 20, 2022
South Africa: Programmes Launched to Procure Power for Grid
Eskom has launched three programmes to procure more power for the grid, as part of its measures to address the country's power generation shortfall and mitigate load shedding. Read more »
September 19, 2022
South Africa: Eskom 'Working Flat Out' to Restore Energy to Grid
Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter, says the power utility is working hard to bring back failing generation units and restore stability to the grid. Read more »
South Africa: Private Sector Investment Key to Achieving Water SDGs
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, says there is a need to increase private sector involvement in water services to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more »
South Africa: Truck Driver in Fatal Pongola Crash Appears in Court
Sibusiso Siyaya, a 28-year-old truck driver, appeared in the Pongola Magistrate's Court on Monday in connection with the accident that claimed 21 lives, mainly children, on Friday… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Premier Pushes for Women Empowerment, Land Ownership
Land ownership has been identified by KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, as one of the biggest game changers for the empowerment of women. Read more »
September 17, 2022
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Concludes Positive U.S. Visit
A joint task force on trade and investment is to be established to expand bilateral economic ties between South Africa and the United States. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Meets With the Congressional Black Caucus
President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with the Congressional Black Caucus and anti-apartheid veterans during his visit to the United States. Read more »
September 15, 2022
South Africa: No Plans to Privatise Eskom - Deputy President Mabuza
Deputy President David Mabuza has assured Parliamentarians that there are no plans to privatise the national power utility, Eskom. Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Crime Levels 'A Concern' - Police Minister
Police Minister Bheki Cele has decried the harrowing levels of crime plaguing the Western Cape. Read more »