South Africa: Dr Tito Mboweni Remembered As a Trailblazer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded the late former Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni as a man who understood the assignment, describing him as a trailblazer who has left an… Read more »

South Africa: Reflecting On Dr Tito Mboweni's Life

Former Minister of Finance and Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Tito Mboweni has been remembered for his culinary skills, humour and as someone who was kind. Read more »

South Africa: Minister, Learners Sign Matric Exam Pledge for Class of 2024

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will formally sign the Matric Exam Pledge alongside learners at Pretoria Central High School on Friday. Read more »

South Africa: SA an 'Ardent Voice' for the Urgent Reform of the UN Security Council

South Africa will continue to advocate for the "urgent reform" of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Read more »

South Africa: Inaugural Meeting of the GNU Clearing House Gets Off to a Good Start

The inaugural meeting of the Government of National Unity (GNU) clearing house mechanism, which was established to resolve policy disagreements within the 10-member parties, got… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Leads Charge for Ethical Leadership in Local Government

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has urged municipal councils to adopt the new Code for Ethical Leadership in Local… Read more »

South Africa: North West Government to Take Service Delivery Programmes to Communities

The North West Provincial Government will provide services to residents of several municipalities on Friday, 18 October 2024, as part of its Accelerated Service Delivery Programme… Read more »

South Africa: Shelter Indaba Addresses Needs of Trafficking Survivors

Participants at the 4th National Shelter Indaba have stressed the urgent need for enhanced training for non-profit organisations (NPOs) working with victims of trafficking. Read more »

South Africa: Call for Proactive Regulations in the Media Sector

The Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA) has called for proactive regulations to deal with matters of platform accountability, competition and cases of acquisitions in the… Read more »

South Africa: Public Warned Against Swimming in Water Canals

The Department of Water and Sanitation and the Vaalharts Water User Association (WUA) have warned communities living near water canals against swimming or conducting any… Read more »

South Africa: Dedicated Team Dispatched to Mandeni After Another N2 Highway Crash

KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, has dispatched a highly dedicated team from the Road Traffic Inspectorate to Mandeni, following another horrific… Read more »

South Africa: 4th National Shelter Indaba Pioneers Solutions for GBV Survivors

The 4th National Shelter Indaba has highlighted the urgent need for effective shelter solutions for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Read more »

South Africa: MEC Chiloane Concerned As 25 Learners in Bronkhorstspruit Fall Ill After Consuming Snacks

Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, has expressed serious concern over a foodborne illness that broke out this morning at Mshuluzane… Read more »

South Africa: Move Towards Electronic Vehicles a 'Major Industrialisation Opportunity'

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the global move from Internal Combustion Engines towards Electronic Vehicles (EVs) presents a major opportunity for South African industrialisation. Read more »

South Africa: Warning Against Government Subsidised Housing Scam

The Department of Human Settlements has warned the public to be vigilant of a housing scam on social media platforms. Read more »

South Africa: Former Minister Mboweni Honoured With Special Official Funeral Category 2

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that former Minister of Finance and prominent figure in South Africa's democratic transition, Dr Tito Mboweni, will be honoured with a… Read more »

South Africa: Lusikisiki Mass Murder Suspect Abandons Bail

A 45-year-old man suspected of the murder of 18 people in the Eastern Cape has abandoned his bail application in the Lusikisiki Magistrates' Court in the Eastern Cape. Read more »

South Africa: SA to Announce Measures to 'Turbocharge Investment' Into Infrastructure Projects

Government will today announce the next steps Infrastructure SA will take to "turbocharge investment" into infrastructure projects in South Africa to grow the economy and create… Read more »

South Africa: SA Committed to Enhancing Exporting of Goods to Saudi Arabia

South Africa is committed to enhancing the export of value-added goods and services to Saudi Arabia. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Groenewald Inspects Thabo Bester Escape Site

Minister of Correctional Services Dr Pieter Groenewald has conducted visits to the Grootvlei and Mangaung Correctional Centres in Bloemfontein. Read more »

South Africa: SA Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment

As South Africa prepares to host the Group of 20 (G20) Summit in 2025, Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has reaffirmed the country's… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address SA Automotive Week

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the South Africa Automotive Week on Thursday. Read more »

South Africa: SA Expected to Experience Significant Thunderstorms

With heatwave conditions over for the central and eastern parts, South Africa is expecting its first significant thunderstorms in the afternoon and with some morning showers and… Read more »

South Africa: SARS to Engage Fuel Industry On Shortage of Jet Fuel

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) says it will engage with the fuel industry to avert the shortage of jet fuel, known as kerosene. Read more »

South Africa: Alleged South African Drug Mule Arrested in Ethiopia

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has commended the collaboration between the South African Police Service (SAPS) Gauteng Counter Narcotics Intelligence unit and… Read more »