Skip to main content
Search SAnews

South Africa

PPE corruption-accused dismissed from Mpumalanga Public Works dept

1415

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the dismissal of an official from the Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads, and Transport in connection with a fraud, corruption, theft, and money laundering scandal related to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Government to unveil energy investment instrument

1825

Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the department has designed a private sector investment instrument to mobilise resources for modernising South Africa’s energy infrastructure.

Government amends regulations for PPPs

3092

The Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has amended the regulations of the Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), in an effort to deliver much-needed infrastructure, and ease pressure on stretched government finances.

President Ramaphosa assents the Plant Health Bill

1439

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Plant Health Bill into law, introducing measures to combat plant pests that threaten domestic agriculture and could affect South Africa’s ability to export agricultural products.

Remains of 14 SANDF troops finally home 

7701

The remains of the 14 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers who died in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have finally returned home and will be handed over to their families this evening.

PRASA train service to run for rugby game

1543

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced a train service for the Emirates Lions vs DHL Stormers rugby game taking place this weekend at the Emirates Airline Park (Ellis Park Stadium).

Nzimande participates in World Governments Summit 

1804

The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, is participating in the prestigious World Governments Summit, hosted by the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai.

PYEI makes progress in creating opportunities for youth

1814

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli says the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) remains a cornerstone of national efforts to address the persistent challenge of youth unemployment by ensuring that young South Africans have access to economic opportunities.