South Africa

At least one person has died and 48 others injured following an explosion on Wednesday evening at Bree Street in the Johannesburg CBD.

Experts and industry leaders agree that Eskom – and by extension the country – is not likely to incur a total grid collapse and blackout despite current electricity generation challenges.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, is to lead a local government delegation to the 25th Ordinary Meeting of the SADC Ministerial Committee of the Organ (MCO) in Windhoek, Namibia.

The Presidency has confirmed that President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin will not attend the 15th Summit of BRICS - however, the Russian Federation will be represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Young people from BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and Africa have been challenged to use their voices to demand action from the leaders.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of a dramatic drop in temperature, with snow in places for the southern half of the country this week.

The recent publishing for public comments of the intention to designate the Namakwa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Northern Cape is a critical milestone, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina.

The Presidency has welcomed the decision of the Johannesburg High Court ordering that the answering affidavit related to the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant matter be made public.

South Africa is honoured to take over the Chairmanship of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) under the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa, says Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister, Dr Chana Pilane-Majake.

It was a joyous occasion as Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, and other government officials turned the first sod to mark the birth of the groundbreaking new Limpopo Central Hospital in Polokwane. 

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has welcomed the publishing for comments on the South Africa Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM).

Eskom and City Power have energised the Randburg substation following the theft of 10 000 litres of oil on the substation’s transformer.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged the elderly and every citizen to make every day a Mandela day and lend a helping hand to those in need. 

President Nelson Mandela’s values and his deep commitment to human rights, freedom and justice are a source of inspiration for many, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled two statues of the late former President Nelson Mandela, one in Mthatha and the other in Qunu in the Eastern Cape, as part of Nelson Mandela Day celebrations.