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 »
South Africa: 24 Western Cape Police Officers Nabbed for Criminality
A total of 24 police officers have been arrested in the Western Cape for breaking the law in the past six months. Read more »
September 14, 2022
South Africa: Power Failure Disrupts Some Home Affairs Services
The Department of Home Affairs has experienced a power failure at its back office in Pretoria, which has disrupted some services. Read more »
South Africa: Jagersfontein-Charlesville Electricity Restored
Eskom has restored power supply to the disaster struck Jagersfontein-Charlesville area following a mudslide in those parts. Read more »
South Africa: Pandor to Address Foreign Relations Council in U.S.
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has arrived in Washington ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's meeting with President Joseph Biden, which will… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Mantashe Concerned About Free State Slime Dams
Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, says he believes that a 2007 judgement essentially declaring that slime dams do not fall under the jurisdiction of the… Read more »
South Africa: National Assembly Approves Fazel for Inspector-General of Intelligence
The National Assembly (NA) has approved the nomination of Imtiaz Ahmed Fazel for appointment as the Inspector-General of Intelligence (IGI) of South Africa. Read more »
September 13, 2022
South Africa: Sahpra Confirms Second Death Linked to J&J Covid-19 Vaccine
South Africa has recorded its second fatal case of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) following vaccination with the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 jab, the South African… Read more »
South Africa: Schools Affected By Floods in KZN Receive School Uniforms, Stationery Packs
Basic Education Deputy Minister, Dr Reginah Mhaule, has sent her appreciation to the Global Fund Adolescents and Young People (AYP) Programme for the donation of school uniforms,… Read more »
South Africa: Government Considers Measures to Stem Violence in Public Transport Sector
Operators of public transport could lose their operating licences if they are found to have been party to extortion and racketeering activities, which are associated with violence… Read more »
September 12, 2022
South Africa: Govt Coordinates Jagersfontein Disaster Response
A multidisciplinary team was on Sunday dispatched to Jagersfontein, Free State, following the burst of an abandoned mine in the area. Read more »
South Africa: Tourism Sector Shows Signs of Recovery
The increase in the number of visitors to the country's national parks is an indication that the tourism sector is recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, says… Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Committee to Visit Jagersfontein
Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy says it is urgently planning to visit Jagersfontein following the mudslide that has devastated the area. Read more »
South Africa: President Reflects On Biko Legacy
In considering the relevance of Steve Biko's life and legacy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has recalled his call to the people to be architects of their own liberation. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Commits to Expanding Services
The Department of Home Affairs has reiterated its commitment to making its services more accessible to the nation through a number of measures, including the procurement of mobile… Read more »
South Africa: Jagersfontein-Charlesville Electricity Supply Expected Back On Tuesday
Eskom says plans to restore bulk electricity supply to the disaster hit Jagersfontein and Charlesville area are on track, with power expected to be back on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Works to Restore Broken Down Units
Eskom says it has returned at least 37 generation units to service following what Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jan Oberholzer, called a "disastrous week" for the power utility. Read more »
South Africa: President to Visit Disaster Struck Jagersfontein
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit the Jagersfontein area today where flooding from a disused mine has caused the evacuation of hundreds of people from their homes and… Read more »
September 09, 2022
South Africa: Load Shedding Pushed to Stage 3
The loss of at least five generation units has led to the implementation of load shedding from Stage 2 to Stage 3, starting on Friday afternoon. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Is Committed to Eliminating Illegal Mining
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has warned that if not abated, illegal mining "will reach crisis proportions" and poses a "threat to national security,… Read more »
September 08, 2022
South Africa: Tiger Brands Recalls Purity Essentials Baby Powder Products
Tiger Brands is recalling Purity Essentials Baby Powder products as a precautionary measure after trace levels of asbestos were detected in test samples. Read more »
South Africa: UIF's Investment Portfolio Outperforms Benchmark
The Unemployment Insurance Fund's (UIF) investment portfolio has outperformed the benchmark by returning 12.34% against the benchmark return of 12.15% over a period of 12 months. Read more »