June 22, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Congratulates Wheelchair Tennis Players, Comrades Marathon Winners
Cabinet has congratulated South African wheelchair tennis players Donald Ramphadi and Kgothatso Montjane, who emerged as Grand Slam champions in their respective divisions at the… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Publication of Draft Marriage Bill
Cabinet has approved the publication of the Draft Marriage Bill of 2022 for public comment. Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Salutes Firefighters Deployed in Canada
Cabinet has saluted the 400 South African firefighters deployed to Canada to assist in saving lives, homes, businesses and vegetation in the Canadian province of Alberta. Read more »
June 21, 2023
South Africa: Climate Experts Urge SA to Prepare for Looming El Niño
South African climate experts have called on governments, businesses and communities to increase their awareness of the pending El Niño that is currently manifesting in the… Read more »
South Africa: Plans in Place to Avoid 'Highly Improbable' Blackout
Chairman of the Management Committee National Rationalised Specifications (NRS) Association of South Africa, Vally Padayachee, says the country remains very distant from an… Read more »
South Africa: SA Strengthens Efforts to End Aids Among Children By 2030
South Africa is sharpening up its HIV prevention efforts by focusing on pregnant and breastfeeding women, children and adolescents as part of the Global Alliance to End AIDS in… Read more »
South Africa: SA Sets Sights On Green Energy Opportunities With Netherlands, Denmark
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the enthusiasm of the Netherlands and Denmark in working with South Africa to strengthen economic relations, including exploring… Read more »
South Africa: 12 Vehicle Examiners to Appear in Limpopo Court for Fraud
Twelve examiners of vehicles and administration clerks are set to appear before the Polokwane Commercial Crimes Court in Limpopo on multiple counts of fraud related to the issuing… Read more »
South Africa: Komati Power Station Repurposing Forges Ahead
The Komati Power Station's transition from a coal fired station to a repurposed, multifaceted hub is well underway, with Eskom issuing a tender notice for a service provider to… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Water Supply System Reaches 90 Percent Capacity
The Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS), which comprises the six largest dams in the Western Cape, has hit 90% capacity. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Adopts Two-Step Approach to Digital Migration
Government has resolved to adopt a two-step approach in implementing the analogue switch-off as part of the Broadcast Digital Migration programme. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom, the Netherlands to Collaborate On Grootvlei Power Station Transition
State power utility Eskom says it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with The Kingdom of Netherlands to collaborate in job creation, economic growth initiatives and improvement of… Read more »
South Africa: Skills Centre a Beacon of Hope for Ugu District Youth
The youth from Ugu District Municipality in the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, will no longer have to travel long distances to access the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in… Read more »
South Africa: Government Brings Tourism Opportunities to Young People
The Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Department of Small Business Development and the Free State Department of Economic Development will host a community engagement… Read more »
South Africa: Health Dept's Maja Appears in Court Over Digital Vibes Tender Scandal
The National Department of Health says it has noted the media reports about one of its senior officials, Popo Maja, who appeared in court on Wednesday, 21 June. Read more »
South Africa: SA to Participate in the New Global Financing Pact Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to attend and participate in the New Global Financing Pact Summit to be held in Paris, France, on 22 and 23 June 2023. Read more »
South Africa: SA's Top Tech Talent Invited to Apply for Brics 'Skills Olympics'
Applications for the 2023 BRICS Future Skills Challenge are now open. Read more »
South Africa: Satellite School to Relieve Pressure At Overcrowded Amandasig
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has built a satellite school to alleviate pressure from the Grade 8 admissions in Akasia, which resulted in overcrowding at Amandasig… Read more »
South Africa: SIU Mulling Legal Options Following Bhisho Court Judgement
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it is considering its options after the Bhisho High Court handed down an order interdicting the unit from investigating Eastern Cape… Read more »
June 20, 2023
South Africa: Dialogue, Negotiation Will Bring Lasting Peace - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that dialogue and negotiation is the only way to build lasting peace and cooperation not only in the Ukraine-Russia conflict but throughout… Read more »
South Africa: Peace in Ukraine-Russia Will Be Collaborative Process - Pandor
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, says the Africa Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia is part of a process that will assist to usher in peace… Read more »
South Africa: Winter Crop Farmers Advised to Wait for Sufficient Moisture Before Planting
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has advised winter crop farmers in winter rainfall areas to wait for sufficient moisture before planting… Read more »
South Africa: National Anti-Drug Awareness Campaign Underway
The Department of Social Development continues with its National Anti-Drug Awareness campaign at the Forensic Science Laboratory in Pretoria today. Read more »
South Africa: Tendela Youth Takes Economic Emancipation Into Their Own Hands
When the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) conducted a workshop in the Mpofana Local Municipality, in KwaZulu-Natal in 2019 to encourage young… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Deputy Minister to Address World Competitiveness Survey
Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Boitumelo Moloi, will on Thursday address Productivity SA's launch of Switzerland 's Institute of Management Development (IMD) 2023 World… Read more »