July 25, 2022
South Africa: National Treasury Finalising Sustainable Solution to Eskom Debt
The National Treasury is working to finalise a sustainable solution to Eskom's substantial R400 billion debt, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom to Accelerate Efforts for New Generation Capacity Over Next Three Months
Eskom will on an urgent basis in the next three months accelerate efforts to add new generation capacity to its faltering grid. Read more »
South Africa: DWS On Course With 90-Day Water-Use Licensing Process
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is working around the clock to ensure that the process for water-use licence applications is finalised within 90 days. Read more »
July 22, 2022
South Africa: Minister Publishes Biodiversity Management Plans
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has published for implementation the Biodiversity Management Plans (BMP-S) for Aloe Ferox and the Honeybush… Read more »
South Africa: Public Enterprises Clarifies Call for Aid to Eskom
Government continues to solicit input from many organisations and professionals to assist in identifying individuals who can come back to Eskom and help to get the old power… Read more »
South Africa: Police Launch Manhunt for Collins Chabane Municipality Mayor Killers
Police have mobilised the 72-hour activation plan following the killing of Moses Maluleke, the Mayor of the Collins Chabane Local Municipality, in Limpopo. Read more »
July 21, 2022
South Africa: SA Puts Citizens At the Heart of Just Energy Transition
As South Africa works towards achieving a just energy transition, government has reiterated that workers and communities that are highly dependent on the fossil fuels value chain… Read more »
South Africa: Former Acting Gauteng Human Settlements Head Nabbed for Fraud
A former acting head of the Gauteng Department of Human Settlement was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly fraudulently receiving R7 million payments from a supplier in the Free… Read more »
South Africa: SIU Welcomes Arrest of Transport Officials in R60 Million Corruption Case
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the arrest of six government officials in Mpumalanga for fraud and theft of over R60 million. Read more »
South Africa: Surve Allegations Against President, Gordhan 'Malicious'
Government has rejected what it termed as malicious allegations made by Independent Media Group's head, Iqbal Surve, about President Cyril Ramaphosa and Public Enterprises… Read more »
South Africa: Government Working On Addressing Load Shedding
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel, says government is working on addressing load shedding. Read more »
May 28, 2021
South Africa: SA Sees Increase in Alien Species
The number of alien species that has been established in South Africa has increased by 15% from 1 637 to 1 880, about a third of which are invasive, says Minister of Forestry,… Read more »
April 07, 2021
South Africa: 2023 Netball World Cup Board Appointed
With South Africa hosting the 2023 Netball World Cup (NWC), Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has announced the NWC board. Read more »
November 30, 2020
South Africa: Probe Into Forced Sterilisation of HIV Positive Women Welcomed
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has welcomed the probe launched by the Department of Health into the forced sterilisation of HIV positive women at state hospitals. Read more »
July 27, 2020
South Africa: Task Team to Conduct Independent Review of Unisa
Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has appointed a ministerial task team to conduct an independent review of the University of South Africa… Read more »
June 17, 2020
South Africa: Suspect Arrested in Tshegofatso Pule Murder Case
Gauteng police have arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the murder of Soweto mother-to-be, Tshegofatso Pule. Read more »
April 02, 2019
South Africa: Top Performing South Africans to Receive National Orders
Singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka Mhinga and the late Environmental Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, are among the South Africans and foreign nationals who will receive National Orders this… Read more »
October 22, 2018
South Africa: Govt to Appeal Decision On Muslim Marriages
Government has taken a decision to appeal the judgment handed down by the Western Cape High Court on Muslim marriages. Read more »
June 15, 2016
South Africa: Peter Magubane Launches June 16 Book
South Africa's renowned photo journalist, Peter Magubane, has launched a book on the 40th anniversary of the 16 June 1976 Soweto uprising. Read more »
December 05, 2014
South Africa: SA Remembers Mandela
South Africans have today observed a moment of silence in memory of the late former President of the country, Nelson Mandela, who passed away on 5 December last year. Read more »