August 24, 2022
South Africa: CPI Rises to 7.8%
Annual consumer price inflation (CPI) reached 7.8% in July 2022, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Wednesday. Read more »
South Africa: Justice Dept Clarifies Draft Unlawful Entry On Premises Bill
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has urged the public to ensure that they source and give accurate information on the provisions of the new draft… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Depts Urged to Take Up GBV Fight
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has challenged other government departments to become accountable for their role and initiatives in ending… Read more »
South Africa: Fusion Centre's Intervention Recovers R659 Million in Proceeds of Crime
Swift intervention by the Financial Intelligence Centre's Fusion Centre has seen government recover R659 million to the fiscus deemed to have been proceeds of crime. Read more »
South Africa: Committee Conducts Oversight Visit to KwaZulu-Natal
Parliament's Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery has welcomed the progress of efforts made by the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government and eThekwini… Read more »
South Africa: Senior Home Affairs Official Dismissed for Dereliction of Duty
The Department of Home Affairs has dismissed a senior official found guilty on counts relating to gross negligence and gross dereliction of duty. Read more »
South Africa: Unemployment Rate Decreases to 33.9%
The country's unemployment rate decreased to 33.9% between April and June, the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for Q2: 2022 has revealed. Read more »
South Africa: Finding Solutions to Nelson Mandela Bay Drought
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has reiterated the need to get to grips with what climate change means for the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality (NMBMM), and the… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints PSC Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson
President Cyril Ramaphosa has designated Professor Somadoda Fikeni and Zukiswa Mqolomba as Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC). Read more »
August 23, 2022
Africa: Africa Must Learn From Covid-19 to Prepare for Future Pandemics - Health Minister
Africa continuously needs to reassess its public health approach and use lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for future resurgences. Read more »
South Africa: Mchunu Consults KZN Municipalities On Reconfiguration of Water Boards
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has consulted the Water Service Authorities (WSA) in KwaZulu-Natal on the reconfiguration of two water boards, Umgeni and Mhlathuze… 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 »