South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has deemed his visit to Qatar as significant, saying it serves as an opportunity to discuss and share views on the recent international developments. 

Electoral Commission Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo has called on all adult South Africans to seize the moment by registering as voters this coming weekend.

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities says it is encouraged by the University of Western Cape’s (UWC) bold step to suspend a student from its campus after he allegedly stabbed his wife at a private student residence.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has told the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises that load shedding is an existential problem, both in economic and social terms, which requires urgent intervention. 

Government has welcomed the results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), which indicate that the number of employed persons increased by 399 000 to 16. 7 million in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 16. 3 million in the second quarter of 2023.

The eThekwini Municipality has encouraged its ratepayers, who are struggling to pay their bills, to apply for the city’s Debt Relief Programme before the year ends. 

Sisters Mo Morongwe Mokone and Michelle Mokone have elevated South Africa’s innovative décor scene by breaking into the lucrative United States of America (USA) market. 

Eskom Managing Director of Transmission, Segomoco Scheppers, says the power utility is working hard to expand transmission lines and unlock future genera

Government has allocated 15-year fishing rights to 62 small-scale fishing cooperatives, with a total membership of 3 850 declared fishers, in the Western Cape.

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, says the agricultural sector has demonstrated its resilience and capability to support South Africa's overall economic recovery.

State Security Agency (SSA) Director-General, Ambassador Thembisile Cheryl Majola, has resigned, the Presidency announced on Wednesday. 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Sunday, 19 November 2023, participate at the 3rd National Men’s Parliament in Limpopo. 

As Rand Water celebrates 120 years of existence, Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has commended the entity’s hard work, dedication and ability to effect directives when called upon.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday, 17 November, lead the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on a land reform outreach visit to the Mopani District Municipality in Limpopo.

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has issued a call for comments on the draft South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) Bill.