South Africa: Government Committed to Supporting People With Disabilities

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated government's "unwavering support" for the welfare and rights of people with disabilities. Read more »

South Africa: Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital Dirty, Unsafe - Health Ombud

Expectant mothers sleeping on chairs and hospital floors, crumbling infrastructure, management deficiencies, and a paediatric and child health facility with no blood bank,… Read more »

Tanzania: President of Tanzania to Pay State Visit to South Africa

President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, will pay a State Visit to South Africa this week at the invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »

South Africa: Presidency Notes Outcomes of the Public Protector Report On Phala Phala Matter

The Presidency says it has noted the outcomes of the Public Protector's preliminary report on the investigation of whether President Cyril Ramaphosa breached the executive ethics… Read more »

South Africa: Treasury Reacts to S&P's Action to Downgrade SA's Credit Rating Outlook

Government says it notes S&P Global's decision to revise South Africa's credit rating outlook to stable from positive on Wednesday evening. Read more »

South Africa: GBV Interventions At Higher Learning Institutions Yields Positive Results

Anti-gender-based violence interventions have yielded positive results at higher learning institutions with over 700 000 students currently linked to health, wellness and… Read more »

South Africa: Umalusi Awards Accreditation Certificates

Umalusi has awarded accreditation certificates to deserving private education institutions in recognition of their compliance to its rigid accreditation standards. Read more »

South Africa: Special Investigative Unit Recovers R18 Million for Road Accident Fund

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has signed acknowledgements of debt with law firms and legal representatives worth some R68 million after they were overpaid by the Road… Read more »

South Africa: Fire Damaged Buildings Handed Back to Parliament for Reconstruction

Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, has described the reconstruction of Parliament as a unique historical opportunity for reimagining and infusing deep heritage elements with… Read more »

South Africa: President to Announce New Cabinet On Monday, March 6

President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the new National Executive on Monday evening, Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has announced. Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Approves Plan for HIV, TB and STIs

Cabinet has approved the publication of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Tuberculosis (TB) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)… Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Reshuffle Imminent - Presidential Spokesperson

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce a Minister of Electricity and a reshuffled Cabinet "in a matter of days". Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Mabuza Resigns as MP, Term Comes to an End

Deputy President David Mabuza has resigned as a Member of Parliament (MP) following his request to President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign from his position. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Finalises Appeals in Relation to Fishing Rights

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has honoured her commitment to finalise appeals in the traditional linefish sectors by the end of the month. Read more »

South Africa: Government Returns to KZN for Ex-Miners Compensation Fund Outreach

Government departments will on Thursday hold an imbizo in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, to provide feedback to stakeholders on the progress made with regard to the ex-mineworkers'… Read more »

South Africa: Public Purse Will Be Protected During National State of Disaster

Acting Director General of Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Nomonde Mnukwa, says government has measures in place to ensure that the public purse is… Read more »

South Africa: Authorities Probe Death of Two At Prasa Depot

Law enforcement authorities are investigating the deaths of an employee and a contractor who passed away at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Salt River Depot in… Read more »

South Africa: UIF Pays R22.6m to Harry Gwala, Ilembe Districts Former Teaching Assistants

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has paid out R22.6 million to 4 942 former teaching and general assistants, who were employed under Harry Gwala and iLembe District… Read more »

Uganda: Call to Improve Trade Between SA and Uganda

There is room for improvement in South Africa and Uganda's trade relations, says President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »

South Africa: Marginal Decrease in Unemployment Rate

Unemployment and expanded unemployment rates have decreased marginally during Quarter 4 (Q4). Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Spokesperson Leaves Position

Eskom has announced that its spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha will leave the organisation after serving three years. Read more »

South Africa: SA Must Invest in Education, Training to Compete Globally

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, says by investing in education and training, the country will be able to develop the skills… Read more »

South Africa: First Cholera Death As More Cases Detected

The Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, announced on Thursday, the first death linked to the recent cases of cholera detected in South Africa, as the number of laboratory-confirmed… Read more »

South Africa: Social Grants to Increase, Social Relief of Distress Grant to Stay Until 2024

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced that social grants will increase by at least 5% in the next financial year. Read more »

South Africa: 2023 Budget Speech - Minister to Outline Govt Spending

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this afternoon present the 2023 Budget Speech. Read more »