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Ramokgopa announces 890MW solar boost as renewable rollout accelerates

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Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced the appointment of additional Preferred Bidders to deliver 890 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, marking a significant expansion of South Africa’s renewable energy programme and a R16 billion investment injection into the economy.

G20@20 Review Report

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The G20@20 Review Final Report is published under the responsibility of South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency.

SA’s economic recovery efforts bear fruit

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Government’s efforts to unlock economic growth and remove long-standing obstacles are gaining momentum, with early green shoots emerging in the energy sector and South Africa securing its first credit rating upgrade in 20 years, coupled by a stronger rand.

SARB announces non-trading days

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The Reserve Bank has advised market participants that it will be closed for trading and settlement on several public holidays this festive season.

Operation Shanela II nets over 300 suspects

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The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape, together with other stakeholders conducted an intelligence-driven and Safer Festive Season operations under Operation Shanela II which resulted in the arrest of 360 suspects for various criminal offences.

No extensions for Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Majodina

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Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has stressed the urgency of meeting the 2028/2029 completion deadline for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), warning that no further extensions will be granted.

Majodina in Lesotho

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Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has expressed satisfaction with progress made on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), with 48% of construction completed on the Polihali Transfer Tunnel.

Concern over heavy motor vehicle incidents

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The Western Cape Mobility Department has expressed concern over the high number of heavy motor vehicle accidents recorded since the start of December 2025.

SA extends condolences following Sydney terror attacks

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The Government of the Republic of South Africa has extended its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the people and Government of the Commonwealth of Australia following the tragic terrorist attacks in Sydney.