South Africa

Following their swearing in ceremony last month, new Members of Parliament in the seventh administration are set to undergo an induction programme that will get underway tomorrow.

Eskom’s Kusile Unit 5 has achieved commercial operation, adding some 800MW to the grid.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the refurbishment of the Giyani Water Treatment Works (WTW) has reached "practical completion", and the treatment plant is functioning optimally, producing 28.5 megalitres of water per day. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter as a rallying call for all South Africans to work even closer together to build a country for all.

A 55-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Zeerust Magistrates’ Court in the North West today after being nabbed for illicit cigarettes over the weekend.

The highest decision-making body of the World Customs Organisation, the WCO Council, has re-elected the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter as its Chairperson for a second term.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially announced his new cabinet and South Africa is now firmly into the seventh administration - led by what the President has termed an “unprecedented” Government of National Unity (GNU).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has today, Sunday 30 June 2024, announced the new members of the National Executive for the seventh administration, which is inclusive of all the parties to the Government of National Unity.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Paul Mashatile as Deputy President of South Africa in the seventh administration.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce a new National Executive this evening, 30 June 2024, at 9pm.

While the Proteas came second in the ICC Men’s T20 final, their defeat showcased the resilience and spirit of national pride, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday.

The peaceful transfer of power from one administration to the next has defined our democracy since 1994. This moment is a culmination of a number of things but is symbolised most notably by the Presidential Inauguration. By affirming the oath of office, the incoming President begins a new term of government and swears to work for our country and her people.

Under the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa, the sixth administration has achieved the first primary budget surplus in 15 years, said the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).

The Western Cape Division of the High Court has dismissed with costs, an application brought by Ezaga Holdings for an interim order to interdict the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) from reviewing and terminating its contract.

Government has acknowledged the efforts and sportsmanship displayed by the country’s national cricket team, the Proteas, in the World T20 finals against India.