South Africa: President to Host Finnish President in Official State Visit

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to host Finland President Sauli Väinämö Niinistö on an official state visit next week. Read more »

South Africa: Electoral Commission Welcomes Signing of the Electoral Amendment Bill

The Electoral Commission has welcomed the signing into law of the Electoral Amendment Bill. Read more »

South Africa: Mchunu to Unveil Completed Water Projects in Umgungundlovu

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, will on Thursday officially open the completed Spring Grove Water Treatment Plant in Rosetta and the Bruntville Reservoir in Mooi… Read more »

South Africa: Minister Gordhan Appoints New SAA Interim Board

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced the appointment of an interim board of directors for national carrier, South African Airways (SAA). Read more »

South Africa: Stage 5 and 6 Load Shedding to Be Implemented

Eskom is expected to implement various stages of Stage 5 and 6 load shedding until further notice. Read more »

South Africa: Asset Forfeiture Unit Seizes R165 Million in Assets From World Cup Accommodation Corruption Accused

The National Prosecuting Authority Asset Forfeiture Unit (NPA AFU) has obtained an order to seize assets worth some R165 million from at least nine accused in a fraud, corruption,… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Signs Electoral Amendment Bill Into Law

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Electoral Amendment Bill of 2022. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Calls for End of Hostilities in Sudan

Government says it has noted with concern and condemns the fighting that erupted on Saturday morning in several parts of Khartoum and other areas outside the capital between the… Read more »

South Africa: National Orders Recipients Announced

The Presidency's Director General Phindile Baleni, in her capacity as Chancellor of the National Orders, has announced the names of South Africans and foreign nationals who are… Read more »

South Africa: New Members Appointed to National Orders Advisory Council

New members have been appointed to the National Orders Advisory Council by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »

South Africa: Bester Still Held At Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has moved to assure South Africans that serial rapist and murderer Thabo Bester is still behind bars at the Kgosi Mampuru II… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Teams Working to Reduce Higher Load Shedding Stages

State power utility, Eskom, says it is working hard to address the causes of persistent breakdowns at power stations and ensure that the higher stages of load shedding are reduced. Read more »

South Africa: SA Must Forge Own Energy Transition Pathway - Minister Gordhan

South Africa must forge its own pathway towards becoming a low carbon emissions economy, says Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. Read more »

South Africa: Govt to Probe Officials Defaulting On Rent for State-Owned Properties

The Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala says he has noted with concern reports of government employees who are defaulting and refusing to pay rent on… Read more »

South Africa: Condolences for Four Killed in Mining Incident

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has sent its condolences to the families of four mine workers who died following the collapse of a surface waste rock… Read more »

South Africa: AfCFTA Agreement Presents Economic Opportunities for Investors

Investors should seize the economic and business opportunities to establish a commercial presence in South Africa, said Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area… Read more »

South Africa: Women's Health Takes Centre Stage in Limpopo

Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu is on a drive to help raise awareness on cancer and women's health issues. Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Appoints Permanent Head of Generation

Eskom has appointed experienced energy executive Bheki Nxumalo as Head of Generation, with immediate effect. Read more »

South Africa: Forum Considers Measures to Strengthen Legislatures

National Assembly (NA) Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has urged the country's 10 legislative bodies to have a common voice on South Africa's position on current geopolitical… Read more »

South Africa: W Cape Signs Agreement to Grow Potato Industry

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture (WCDoA), together with Potatoes SA, recently signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which commits both parties to grow… Read more »

Namibia: President Ramaphosa to Host Namibian President

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to host Namibian President Hage Geingob, who will undertake a State Visit to South Africa on Thursday, 20 April 2023. Read more »

South Africa: 'Disappointing' Increase in Easter Weekend Road Deaths

South Africa recorded an increase in fatalities during the Easter Weekend with 225 people losing their lives on the roads this year when compared to the 161 fatalities that were… Read more »

South Africa: President Sets Investment Target in Trillions of Rand

On the back of the success of the South Africa Investment Conferences (SAIC) held in the country over the past five years, President Cyril Ramaphosa has set a R2 trillion target… Read more »

South Africa: Thabo Bester, Magudumana Repatriated Back to SA

Fugitives Thabo Bester and his aesthetic doctor girlfriend Nandipha Magudumana have landed on home soil after successful repatriation from Tanzania. Read more »

South Africa: KZN to Embark On Anti-Crime Campaign

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government will embark on a community mobilisation campaign against crime. Read more »