South Africa

URGENT: SASSA Gold Cards Will Stop Working Soon – Get Your New Postbank Black Card NOW!

Deadline: 20 March 2025

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.

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.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, is organising a significant national convention for Khoi-San leaders.

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has praised President Cyril Ramaphosa for announcing that South Africa will continue its plans to establish the National Health Insurance (NHI) this year.

South Africa will show up as a guest of honour at the 33rd Havana International Book Fair in Cuba, which is expected to get underway today.

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).

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.

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.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and Postbank have appealed to social grant beneficiaries to replace their SASSA Gold Cards with the new Postbank Black Cards by 28 February 2025.

Public Works Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has highlighted that since the 2024 State of Nation Address (SONA), the Infrastructure Fund (IF) and its strategic partners have made great strides in the infrastructure landscape.

Eskom has awarded some 138 bursaries to young people, who may be the next generation of Eskom engineers.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has distanced itself from an alleged fraudster who is believed to be scamming unsuspecting job seekers by falsely promising them teaching posts in exchange for money.

The South African government will continue to stand resolute, refusing to flinch or retreat in the war against corruption.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has assured President Cyril Ramaphosa that the Government of National Unity (GNU) will work to ensure that commitments made to the nation become a reality.