South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio on his re-election to the position.

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

​​​​​​​The South African Police Service (SAPS) has reported that five trucks were torched on the N4 highway near Machardodorp in Mpumalanga last night.

​​​​​​​Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, will this week host the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) Education Senior Officials Meeting and the 10th Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Education in Mpumalanga.

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for incentives to reward those that use cleaner fuels as a measure to reduce air pollution, which affects human health and the environment.  

eThekwini Municipality has encouraged prepaid electricity customers to get their key change token before the November 2024 deadline.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) have introduced a contractor to resume the repairs of the M4 Tongaat River bridge in Ballito, which was damaged during the April 2022 floods.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that parts of Gauteng observed snow on Monday morning.

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.

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.

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

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

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 and most vulnerable in society.

The Department of Social Development will host the review of the implementation of South Africa’s population policy conference.

South Africa’s electricity generation capacity continues to show signs of improvement and stabilisation, says Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.