South Africa: SABS Urges Vigilance in Food Purchases

With load shedding, water restrictions and the warm weather, the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is encouraging consumers to be more vigilant when making food purchases by… Read more »

South Africa: SA Admitted to the International Human Frontier Science Program

South Africa has been admitted as a member of the International Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) following a competitive application process. Read more »

South Africa: Fuel Price Adjustments Announced

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced an increase in the price of petrol and 0.05% sulphur diesel from Wednesday. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for Cooperation in Energy Crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to pay for the electricity they use, as the country works towards overcoming the energy crisis. Read more »

South Africa: Police Minister to Visit Gqeberha Mass Shooting Site

Police Minister, General Bheki Cele and the National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, will today lead a delegation of various experts within the organisation to the… Read more »

South Africa: Public Asked Not to Share Video of Rape

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has appealed to members of the public to refrain from sharing a video of a policewoman allegedly forcing her son to have sex with her. Read more »

South Africa: President to Host Cabinet Lekgotla This Week

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week convene government leaders at the Cabinet Lekgotla to deliberate government's priorities for the year ahead. Read more »

Southern Africa: President Ramaphosa to Participate in Extraordinary Summit of SADC Organ Troika

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to participate in a Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit taking place in Windhoek, Namibia, on Tuesday. Read more »

South Africa: Policewoman Arrested for Sexually Violating Son

Limpopo provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has ordered that a policewoman recorded having sex with her 10-year-old son subjected to immediate… Read more »

South Africa: SA Should Learn From EU Expertise, Says Godongwana

It is critical for South Africa to continue to learn from the extensive experience and expertise that the European Union has in a number of areas and economic activities, says… Read more »

South Africa: SA, India Collaborate to Reintroduce Cheetah in India

South Africa and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the re-introduction of Cheetah to the Asian country. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Hopes to Expand Build Environment Bursary Programme

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille says she will lobby for more money for her department's bursary programme so more learners can continue their studies in… Read more »

South Africa: Labour Dept Warns Job Seekers

The Department of Employment and Labour has warned the public to be vigilant after it noted with concern yet another scam titled 'Youth employment programme', which makes empty… Read more »

South Africa: Businesses Roped in to Help Build Rural Infrastructure

Kwazulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has encouraged businesses to collaborate with government in the rollout of infrastructure to rural and township communities. Read more »

South Africa: New Swine Fever Outbreak Confirmed in Gauteng

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has confirmed a new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) on a farm in Gauteng. Read more »

South Africa: Labour Helps Scores of Workers With UIF Claims in Polokwane

Officials of the Department of Employment and Labour are in Polokwane, Limpopo, to help citizens with Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) applications and processing of claims for… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Departments Called to Speed Up Disciplinary Cases

Natal Provincial Executive Council (EXCO) has directed all departments to speed up disciplinary cases against officials on precautionary suspension due to allegations of misconduct… Read more »

South Africa: KZN Farmer Fined R1.5 Million for Illegal Water Use

The Department of Water and Sanitation continues to clamp down on farmers involved in unauthorised and illegal water use and ensure perpetrators are brought to book. Read more »

South Africa: Pandor Thanks EU for Supporting SA's Developmental Agenda

South Africa says it appreciates the European Union's (EU) continued support of the development cooperation aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP) and the backing it… Read more »

South Africa: Repo Rate Hiked to 7.25%

The repurchase rate (repo rate) in South Africa reached 7.25% after the SA Reserve Bank's (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) agreed to a 25 basis points hike. Read more »

South Africa: Climate Financing, Debt and Money Laundering on Agenda for South Africa-U.S. Talks

Anti-money laundering, climate financing and sovereign debt resolution in Africa are expected to top the agenda when Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, engages United States… Read more »

South Africa: Heatwave in South Africa 'Poses a Serious Health Threat'

Infants, the elderly, persons living with disabilities, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and those who are on chronic medications are the most vulnerable to death as a result of… Read more »

South Africa: U.S., SA Task Team to Combat Financing of Wildlife Trafficking

As part of her meeting with South African officials, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, has announced a commitment between the U.S. Department of the Treasury and South… Read more »

South Africa: Govt Urges Caution During Heatwave

Government has urged South Africans to take extra caution as the heatwave persists in certain parts of the country. Read more »

South Africa: Pandor Hopes SA Will Learn From Greece's Renewables-Based Energy System

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, believes that the experience Greece has acquired over time in green power resources would be of immense value to… Read more »