South Africa: President Declares State of Disaster to Address Energy Crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a national State of Disaster - with immediate effect - as a response to the current energy crisis gripping the country. Read more »

South Africa: Citizens Urged to Listen to SONA

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), in partnership with the Passenger Rail Agency (Prasa), today encouraged train commuters at the Cape Town train station… Read more »

South Africa: Government Working to Root Out Corruption and Criminality - Gungubele

Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele says the sixth administration is continuing to work hard to rebuild a competent South African Revenue Service (SARS) and further… Read more »

South Africa: All Eyes On President Ramaphosa

All eyes will be on President Cyril Ramaphosa this evening as he takes to the podium to outline government's programme of action through his 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA)… Read more »

South Africa: SA Addressing Challenges to Increase Mining Investment - President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to assure investors that government is addressing the challenges facing the country to ensure that South Africa reaches its full mining… Read more »

South Africa: Presiding Officers Lay Down Law Ahead of SONA

Parliament's Presiding Officers say no disruptions of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be tolerated. Read more »

South Africa: 490 Members of Parliament, 263 Guests to Attend SONA 2023

The 2023 State of the Nation Address will be fully physical and all attendees, including Members of Parliament and invited guests, will be present in the chamber and the public… Read more »

South Africa: Law Enforcement to Ensure Safe SONA

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has put measures in place to ensure that the State of the Nation Address (SONA) takes place in a safe and… Read more »

South Africa: All Systems Go for SONA

Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has assured South Africans that preparations for the hosting of the 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday… Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town City Hall Declared Parliamentary Precinct Ahead of SONA

The Cape Town City Hall has been temporarily declared a Parliamentary precinct to facilitate the hosting of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 9 February, and the… Read more »

South Africa: SA Records Slight Decline in Rhino Poaching

South Africa's relentless fight against rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park and other national parks saw a slight decline in poaching numbers across the country. Read more »

South Africa: SA Artists Bag Grammy Award

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has congratulated eminent South African musicians Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode for winning the Best Global Music… Read more »

South Africa: Probe Into Kagiso School Shooting

The Gauteng Department of Education says an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident that took place at Kagiso Senior Secondary School on Friday, is… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Partnerships to Improve Access to ECD Sector

Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane has called on education stakeholders and people with interest in the Early Childhood Development (ECD) and care sector, to collaborate with… Read more »

South Africa: Blompark Project On Track

With 150 houses already delivered since the first sod-turning ceremony in September 2021, residents of Blompark in Gansbaai, Western Cape can look forward to an additional 100… Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu to Receive Report On Nw Water Interventions

The North West Steering Committee led by Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, will on Monday meet its Technical Task Team to receive progress report and plans on water and… Read more »

South Africa: Research Places Spotlight On Enterprise and Supplier Development Programmes

Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) funds can make an effective contribution to the sustainability of black-owned enterprises, if it is implemented more strategically. Read more »

South Africa: 'No Immediate Crisis' On Nuclear Agreement, Says Energy Dept

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) says there is "no immediate crisis" with regards to the expiry of a nuclear agreement with the United States of America (USA). Read more »

South Africa: Citizens Urged to Go for Regular Cancer Screening, Testing

The Department of Health has urged South Africans to go for regular cancer screening and testing for early detection, prevention, risk reduction and successful treatment. Read more »

South Africa: Police Officer in Court for Corruption

year-old police sergeant will on Friday appear before the Temba Magistrates Court, in Tshwane, facing charges of corruption and extortion. Read more »

South Africa: Johannesburg Water Safe for Consumption

The City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Thapelo Amad, has reassured Johannesburg residents that the City's water is safe for consumption. Read more »

South Africa: Public Works to Expropriate Servitudes to Improve Limpopo Power Supply

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has started a process of assessing if servitudes can be expropriated by Eskom in order to allow the power utility to supply… Read more »

South Africa: Grade 10 Geluksdal Secondary Learner Fatally Stabbed

Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, is today visiting the Geluksdal Secondary School in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni where a Grade 10 boy learner was stabbed to death on Thursday. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Bolsters Fight Against Crime With 6 000 Young Recruits

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has welcomed some 6 000 crime prevention wardens in an effort to augment crime fighting efforts made by SAPS and Metropolitan Police… Read more »

South Africa: Electricity Generation Decreased in December - Stats SA

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has revealed that electricity generation in the country decreased by some 8.3% year-on-year in December. Read more »