South Africa

Forestry and fisheries are proving to be powerful engines of rural and coastal development, directly fueling South Africa’s economic growth.

A Limpopo company based at the Ga-Matlala Ramoshebo village near Marble Hall is on a mission to seek an export market in Germany.

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has announced a 58.4% increase in the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and Total Allowable Effort (TAE) for the 2025/2026 West Coast Rock Lobster fishing season.

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, will co-chair the Eswatini–South Africa Steering Committee Meeting on Border Management.

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Council for Geoscience and the Industrial Development Corporation have opened the second window for applications for the Junior Mining Exploration Fund (JMEF).

The Madlanga Commission has announced that Advocate Terry Motau SC has stepped down from his role as Chief Evidence Leader.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity within the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, is celebrating 80 years of touching lives through innovation.

Government has announced, with deep sorrow and profound regret, the untimely passing of Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, South Africa’s Ambassador to the French Republic.

In a landmark turnaround in fortunes, Eskom has announced a profit before tax of some R23.9 billion – its first return to profitability in some eight years.

South Africans will face a mixed bag at the pumps from tomorrow following the announcement of the petrol price adjustments by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) today.

Economic growth and implementation of existing government plans have taken centre stage at the extended Cabinet Lekgotla currently underway at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria.

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has reaffirmed his department’s commitment to ensuring that all medicines, vaccines, and health products are safe, effective, and of the highest quality.

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has commended the successful completion of Eskom’s Mega Build Project following the commercial operation of Kusile Unit 6.

The Western Cape Provincial Government has successfully engaged with its counterparts from São Paulo, Brazil, in preparation for the 12th Regional Leaders’ Summit (RLS).

The Gauteng Provincial Government will request a widespread probe by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into multiple hospitals across the province following the release of a “damning” interim report into corruption at Tembisa Hospital, in Ekurhuleni.