South Africa

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.

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents South Africa with unparalleled benefits and opportunities.

The City of Ekurhuleni has condemned the shooting of an on-duty electrician in Boksburg on Saturday night.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described the late Maggie Mathabatha as someone who dedicated her life to the socio-economic development of her people.

The highly anticipated Proudly SA Local Wine Expo is back, and promises an unforgettable experience for all wine lovers.

Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan says Komati Power Station not only represents a practical example of how South Africa will conduct its Just Energy Transition but also provides a glimpse into Eskom’s future.

The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government will host a series of high-level engagements as a precursor to the 15th BRICS Summit that will take place in August.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), has approved generation licences for five preferred bidders of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy's Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP).

While economic growth remains subdued, Cabinet says South Africa’s resilient economy continues to create jobs, though not at the preferred pace.

The Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has welcomed a decision that will see law enforcement stopping unduly penalising tour operators who have applied for licence renewals and are still awaiting their renewed licences from the Department of Transport.

Government has demonstrated its support to young people in the field of arts and culture by providing them with a platform to showcase their creativity and nurture their artistic potential.

The Department of Water and Sanitation says it is engaged in several initiatives aimed at addressing the pollution of rivers by municipal waste water treatment works.