South Africa: UAE President's Private Visit To South Africa Is Above Board - Govt

There is nothing untoward about United Arab Emirates (UAE) President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan and his entourage's visit to South… Read more »

South Africa: Cabinet Welcomes Report On the Evacuation of South Africans in Sudan

Cabinet has welcomed a report setting out the complex but successful evacuations of South Africans from Sudan where conflict is impacting on citizens and nationals from other… Read more »

South Africa: Use Electricity Sparingly, Urges Cabinet

Cabinet has called on South Africans to use electricity sparingly as part of the Demand Side Management (DSM) initiatives. Read more »

South Africa: SA Remains a Signatory to Rome Statute

Cabinet has reaffirmed South Africa's participation in the International Criminal Court (ICC) and confirmed that South Africa remains a signatory to the Rome Statute. Read more »

South Africa: Fulfilling Democracy's Promise

President Cyril Ramaphosa says while many gains have been made since 1994, much more still needs to be done to realise the promises made at the dawn of democracy. Read more »

South Africa: Freedom Not Meaningful Without Social Progress, Says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says freedom cannot be meaningful when the broader society faces a slew of social ills, including unemployment and inequality. Read more »

South Africa: Load Shedding Stages to Vary Over Long Weekend

Eskom is expected to implement various stages of load shedding over the upcoming long weekend. Read more »

South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile Calls for End to Stigma Around Mental Health

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for an end to the stigma around mental health issues. Read more »

Africa: South Africa Remains ICC Participant

The Presidency has moved to clarify that South Africa remains a signatory to the Rome Statute and a participant in the International Criminal Court (ICC). Read more »

South Africa: Fish Deaths At Hartbeespoort Dam Caused By Lack of Oxygen

Investigations conducted by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has revealed that the fish that died on 11 April at the Hartbeespoort Dam, was due to extremely low oxygen… Read more »

South Africa: Tourism Sector Encouraged to Go Green

Enterprises in the tourism sector have been urged to make use of the Green Tourism Incentive Programme (GTIP), which is aimed at promoting the sustainable management and use of… Read more »

South Africa: Former Eskom Power Station Manager Convicted of Fraud

Former Kriel Power Station finance manager, Sifiso Masina, has been convicted of fraud and theft in the Kriel Regional Court. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Harry Belafonte

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of international singer, actor, cultural and civil rights activist, Harold George 'Harry' Belafonte. Read more »

South Africa: Police Arrest Two Suspects for Murders of Soweto Children

Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman and her 39-year-old partner in connection with the murders of two children, Nqobile Zulu and Tshiamo Rabanye, in Soweto. Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Calls for a Permanent Ceasefire in Sudan Conflict

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for those involved in the conflict in Sudan to immediately cease the violent activities. Read more »

South Africa: South African Citizens Stranded in Sudan Safely Cross Into Egypt - DIRCO

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, confirmed on Tuesday that South Africans who were stranded in Sudan have now safely crossed into Egypt after a… Read more »

South Africa: Higher Education Department Invests in the Future

The Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation is investing in infrastructure to provide quality teaching, learning, research and innovation spaces in the post-school… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Stepping Up Initiative to Curb Peak Electricy Demand

Eskom says it will be ramping up its demand side management (DSM) initiatives in order to better manage the supply and demand of electricity in South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: Spokesperson for Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Resigns

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu have thanked the department's outgoing Chief Director of Communications and… Read more »

South Africa: Govt Concerned About Violence in Sudan

The South African Government has joined the international community in its call for parties involved in the conflict in Sudan to lay down their weapons, return to the negotiating… Read more »

Southern Africa: South Africa, Namibia Resolve to Deepen Trade and Investment

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Namibia and South Africa will deepen trade and investment ties with a Bi-National Commission (BNC) expected to be held between the countries later… Read more »

Namibia: South Africa, Namibia Strengthen Ties

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Namibia and South Africa must strengthen ties for the greater mutual benefit of the two countries. Read more »

South Africa: Govt to Assist Municipalities to Settle Eskom Debt - Deputy President

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government acknowledges that debt relief alone will not return Eskom to financial sustainability, as the state works with municipalities to… Read more »

Africa: Rail, Maritime Infrastructure Investment Needed for Africa to Thrive

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says Africa needs to reduce structural and regulatory barriers in order to unlock investment in road and maritime infrastructure, and facilitate… Read more »

South Africa: Inflation Rate Rises to 7.1 Percent

Inflation in South Africa rose to 7.1% in March, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealed on Wednesday. Read more »