South Africa: Foreign Ministers' Meeting Reflected On Geopolitical Challenges, Says Cabinet

With South Africa having officially commenced its Group of 20 (G20) Presidency, Cabinet said the first G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Johannesburg last week, was a success. Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Progress On Eskom Recovery Efforts

Cabinet has welcomed an update on Eskom's ongoing efforts to restore stability to the country's national power supply, including additional capacity to the grid. Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Reduction in Crime Levels

While South Africa's crime levels remain unacceptably high, Cabinet has welcomed the decline in some categories of the country's crime statistics. Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Approves Submission of AfCFTA Protocol to Parliament

Cabinet has approved the submission of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade to Parliament for ratification. Read more »

South Africa: Level 2 Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Kwazulu-Natal

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 heavy rain warning for KwaZulu-Natal. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Critically Injured Soldiers in DRC Brought Back Home

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced the successful repatriation of critically injured soldiers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »

South Africa: SA Crafts Guidelines for Green Hydrogen Development

In a major step towards cementing South Africa's position as a global leader in green hydrogen, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has… Read more »

South Africa: Lesufi Sets Out Plan to Tackle Unemployment

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced that at least 830 000 employment opportunities will be created in the province through public and private initiatives. Read more »

South Africa: SA Participates in Unga Meeting Marking Russia, Ukraine Conflict Anniversary

South Africa has voted in favour of a General Assembly resolution, presented by the United States of America with amendments by the European Union, which reiterates that the… Read more »

Africa: Africa to Take Centre Stage As G20 Finance Deputies Meet

African perspectives and priorities are in full view this week as South Africa plays host to the G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies meeting held at the Cape Town International… Read more »

South Africa: Energise Mzansi Campaign to Empower South Africans On Energy Transition

The Energy Council of South Africa has launched a nationwide campaign to empower South Africans to gain a better understanding of and engage in the energy transition. Read more »

South Africa: Traditional Leaders Urged to Help Build a Better SA

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on traditional leaders to work alongside the Government of National Unity (GNU) in shaping a prosperous and inclusive future for South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: Government Reiterates Call to Register Spaza Shops

Government has encouraged all spaza shop owners and vendors to register their businesses with their local municipality by the end of the week. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Open G20 Finance Track Meeting

President Cyril Ramaphosa will open the first meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' under South Africa's Presidency. Read more »

Africa: SA's G20 Presidency Provides Opportunity to Foster AU Partnerships

South Africa's Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) presents a valuable opportunity to foster collaboration and strengthen partnerships with the African Union (AU) in key priority… Read more »

South Africa: Five Ethekwini Employees Suspended for Alleged Misuse of Municipal Resources

Five eThekwini Municipality employees have been suspended following their involvement in the alleged misuse of municipal resources. Read more »

South Africa: Government Continues Working for the People, Despite Budget Postponement

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the events of last week present an opportunity to raise the level of understanding among South Africans around the budget and what it means for them. Read more »

South Africa: SA Expresses Concern Over Conflict Situations

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has emphasised that military solutions are ineffective in resolving conflicts. Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Commends Class of 2024 for Impressive Results

Cabinet has commended the Class of 2024 for achieving the highest matric pass rate since the advent of democracy in 1994. Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Calls for National Unity Against Misinformation and External Pressure

Cabinet has urged all South Africans to stand united in defending the country against a growing wave of misinformation, disinformation, and propaganda aimed at distorting… Read more »

South Africa: Robben Island Museum Revamp On Track

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala says he is satisfied with the progress being made to spruce up the Robben Island Museum and preserve its iconic… Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Briefed On Implications of Aid Funding Withdrawal

Cabinet says it has been briefed about the withdrawal of aid funding by the United States (US) government and its implications for South Africa, particularly on the HIV/AIDS and TB… Read more »

South Africa: DCs Denies Pollsmoor Prison Break in Report

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has denied as false a report claiming that an individual successfully broke into Pollsmoor Correctional Facility over a two-year… Read more »

South Africa: Anglogold Ashanti Hospital Contracts Declared Unlawful

The Special Tribunal has declared the lease and refurbishment contracts awarded by two Gauteng departments for the AngloGold Ashanti Hospital as invalid. Read more »

South Africa: SA Pushes Forward With G20 Meetings

South Africa's Presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20) continues full steam ahead as the country fosters greater collaboration among the G20 members to address pressing global… Read more »