South Africa

The financial year ending March 2024 was an inflection point for Eskom, signifying the turnaround of the energy utility.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill, which provides for nuclear safety oversight, ranging from the decontamination of defence facilities, to airline pilot safety.

To manage the high volumes of passengers expected at OR Tambo International Airport this festive season, holidaymakers are advised to arrive three hours before international flights and two hours before domestic flights, as they head to their various travel destinations.

The National Treasury has published two key Acts aimed to strengthen South Africa’s system of Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) system.

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has highlighted the importance of integrating community engagement into tourism and conservation efforts.

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that construction to repair the sinkhole on the N1 near the Flying Saucer Interchange in Centurion, Gauteng has been completed.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Bill into law, setting the stage for a significant transformation of the country’s postal service into a modern, multi-functional hub for government, business, and community services.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has welcomed the ruling issued by the National Consumer Tribunal - which confirmed that the Gauteng-based fast food chain, Braai Block, violated provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).

The Department of Social Development’s Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) is officially operational again, marking a significant step forward in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

As part of government's ongoing efforts to ensure citizens receive efficient and effective service delivery, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, on Wednesday, made her first official visit to the Tshwane Transport Operating License Administrative Bodies (TOLAB), since its relocation to the city centre. 

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, has announced a team of experts to form South Africa’s Formula One Bid Steering Committee (BSC) for the return of the international auto racing event.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has encouraged men to speak out and seek help when faced with situations that trigger anger or emotional distress.

South Africa and Mozambique have agreed to enhance diplomatic channels for continuous engagement to minimise disruptions to trade and supply chains amid the ongoing post-election turmoil in the neighbouring country.

As families gather to enjoy various traditional meals and a festive feast today, the probability that some leftovers will be thrown into the rubbish bin thereafter is somewhat real. Have you wondered what happens to this disposed food?

This year, 2025, holds much excitement for advancements in science, technology, and innovation (STI) in the country