South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s intention is to become a world leader in green hydrogen.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has officially signed off on Phase 2 of the Blue Deal Programme between South Africa and Netherlands, which seeks to enhance access to sufficient, clean and safe water for all by 2030 and beyond.

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has relaunched the Agro-Processing Support Scheme (APSS) in order to increase the uptake of the incentive, which is aimed at stimulating investment in South African agro-processing enterprises.

Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, says South Africa must find technological solutions that can maximise the usage of minerals such as coal with “minimal carbon” emissions.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on the public to submit written comments on the Draft Water and Sanitation Services Policy on Privately Owned Land, which aims to ensure the provision of water and sanitation services to people living on privately owned land.

Deputy President David Mabuza will, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC), lead the official commemoration of World Aids Day on Thursday, 1 December.

The Department of Home Affairs says it has granted Janusz Waluz permanent residence in South Africa for the period of his parole with conditions to be imposed by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services.

South African Police Service (SAPS) Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene has condemned the unethical and corrupt behaviour of a warrant officer from SAPS New Brighton.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has welcomed Cabinet's approval for South Africa to host the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) Ministerial Summit in Cape Town, in 2023.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has honoured Huawei for unearthing talent in the information communication technology (ICT) sector, especially during the Fourt

Following a series of consultations with global experts, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Monday that it will now use a new preferred term “mpox” as a synonym for monkeypox.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has reached yet another critical milestone, with the completion of the rebuilding of the Naledi to Johannesburg line and the resumption of its services.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host her Nigerian counterpart, Geoffrey Onyeama, for the Mid-Term Review of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the two countries.

The Department of Health is working with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to conduct a feasibility study on the rollout of solar panels in critical areas in health facilities.

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has adopted a hydrogen investment strategy.