South Africa: Minister Welcomes Post Office Business Rescue Decision

Communications and Digital Technologies Acting Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has welcomed a high court decision to place the South African Post Office (SAPO) under supervision and in… Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Metrorail Disrupted By Adverse Weather Conditions

Gauteng Metrorail has advised commuters to seek alternative transport after its service experienced disruption at most of its lines on Monday, due to adverse weather conditions. Read more »

South Africa: Load Shedding Elevated to Stage 4

Eskom has implemented Stage 4 load shedding immediately following increased demand and lowered generation capacity. Read more »

South Africa: Government to Continue to Invest in the Poorest and Most Vulnerable - President

As the country works towards rebuilding the economy, President Cyril Ramaphosa has in his weekly newsletter reaffirmed government's commitment to continue to invest in the poorest… Read more »

Southern Africa: SA Hosts Southern African Transport Conference

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga is expected to officially open the 41st annual Southern African Transport Conference (SATC 2023), which is currently underway in Pretoria. Read more »

South Africa: Joburg Water Customers Reminded of Planned Shutdown

Rand Water has reminded Johannesburg Water customers of the 58-hour planned water shutdown to be undertaken from Tuesday night to Friday morning. Read more »

South Africa: E Cape SAPS Sets Out to Improve Rural Safety

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape, along with other stakeholders, has held a summit to look at ways to bolster rural safety. Read more »

South Africa: African Continental Free Trade Area Offers Opportunities

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents South Africa with unparalleled benefits and opportunities. Read more »

South Africa: Electricity Generation Capacity Continues to Show Improvement - Minister

South Africa's electricity generation capacity continues to show signs of improvement and stabilisation, says Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho… Read more »

South Africa: Several Initiatives to Address Pollution of Rivers

The Department of Water and Sanitation says it is engaged in several initiatives aimed at addressing the pollution of rivers by municipal waste water treatment works. Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Urges Congolese Companies to Invest in South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on Congolese businesses to invest in South Africa and for local companies to do the same. Read more »

South Africa: KZN Gears Up for High-Level BRICS Engagements

The Kwazulu-Natal provincial government will host a series of high-level engagements as a precursor to the 15th BRICS Summit that will take place in August. Read more »

South Africa: Netball World Cup Trophy Tour to Get Underway

With the Netball World Cup activations getting underway this weekend, the City of Cape Town has encouraged residents to use the opportunity to see the Netball World Cup trophy up… Read more »

South Africa: Africa Needs to Rapidly Expand, Diversify Its Industrial Capacity - President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has challenged African leaders to shift their focus from being producers of raw materials processed elsewhere. Read more »

South Africa: Mashatile Pays Tribute to Former Minister Essop Pahad

Acting President Paul Mashatile has remembered struggle stalwart and former Minister in the Presidency, Dr Essop Goolam Pahad, for traversing the world to ensure the struggle for… Read more »

South Africa: Economy Continues to Create Jobs Despite Challenges - Cabinet

While economic growth remains subdued, Cabinet says South Africa's resilient economy continues to create jobs, though not at the preferred pace. Read more »

South Africa: Gauteng Legislature Calls for Eradication of Illegal Mining

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has called for a total eradication of illegal mining that remains an enormous problem in the province. Read more »

South Africa: Decision Taken to Stop Unduly Penalising Tour Operators

The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has welcomed a decision that will see law enforcement stopping unduly penalising tour operators who have applied for licence renewals… Read more »

South Africa: Fatal Gas Leakage Incident a 'Tragedy' - Gauteng Premier

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has passed his condolences to the families of those affected by a gas cylinder leak which killed at least 17 people in Boksburg on Wednesday evening. Read more »

South Africa: Mourners Bid Farewell to Former Minister Pahad

South African Communist Party (SACP) General Secretary Solly Mapaila has paid homage to Minister in the Presidency, Dr Essop Goolam Pahad, whom he described as a selfless leader… Read more »

South Africa: Eight VIP Protection Members Served With Suspension Notices

National Police Commissioner, General Fanie Masemola, has confirmed that eight members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) implicated in the video which shows the assault of… Read more »

South Africa: Kubayi Cracks the Whip On Underperforming Emergency Housing Contractors

Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has given contractors in the Eastern Cape, who are responsible for providing emergency housing, two months to finish the job or face… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Deeply Concerned By Plight of Palestinians

South Africa remains deeply concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Palestine caused by Israel's continued occupation, says International Relations and… Read more »

South Africa: International Tax Standards Critical to Combating Illicit Financial Flows

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says tax administration tools are imperative to countering illicit financial flows and ensuring that governments can continue to collect revenue… Read more »

South Africa: Job Seekers Warned Against Unscrupulous Employers

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has warned job seekers to be vigilant of unscrupulous and bogus employers with fake advertisements of "employment opportunities" on… Read more »