South Africa

The City of Tshwane has signed a payment arrangement plan to settle its R6.6 billion debt owed to the power utility.

As South Africa faces rising tax pressures and energy costs, Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré has reassured businesses and citizens that the government is working hard to protect jobs and drive economic growth in the face of these new challenges.

With the country continuing to observe the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to celebrate the work of the men and women in blue who protect women and children.

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has scooped the "Risk Influencer of the Year" Award.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has emphasised to his Nigerian counterpart the necessity for both nations to elevate investment and trade relations to a higher level.

The Border Management Authority (BMA) unveiled its festive season plan, spanning from December 2024 to January 2025, aimed at managing increased border activities.

Government activities for the week 2 – 6 December 2024.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has outlined a series of government interventions in a bid to curb food safety challenges affecting vulnerable communities across the province.

Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Municipality Deputy Mayor, Gary van Niekerk, has described the demolition of a hijacked building and crime hotspot at 35 Clyde Street, Central, as a major step towards addressing problem buildings.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) will conduct public hearings on Eskom’s Sixth Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD 6) in Gauteng, this week.

Five suspected ATM bombers have been killed and one arrested during a shootout with police in Emalahleni, in Mpumalanga.

The Department of Tourism will endeavour to facilitate an amicable resolution that will lead to the completion of the Vredefort Dome Visitor Interpretation Centre.

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has congratulated its Director-General, Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani, on her appointment to the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of a heatwave over the central and south-eastern parts of the North West and the northern parts of the Free State next week until Wednesday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to telecommunications provider MTN for transforming the lives of millions of people in the country and across the continent of Africa.