South Africa

Inflation in South Africa rose to 7.1% in March, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealed on Wednesday.

This means South Africans will pay more for goods, especially food and non-alcoholic beverages.

According to the latest data, headline consumer inflation edged higher to 7.1% in March from 7% in February and 6.9% in January.  

The monthly change in the consumer price index (CPI) was 1% in March, the most significant monthly rise since July 2022 when it was 1.5%.

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has raised concern over the apparent planning misalignment between the Department of Water and Sanitation's bulk water infrastructure development work and the reticulation work done by municipalities to ensure that communities receive water through the Giyani Bulk Water Project.

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, will host a gala dinner to pay homage to renowned Grammy Award winners within the cultural and creative industry.

eThekwini’s ambition to become Africa’s most liveable city has taken a giant leap forward with the completion of a major sewer reticulation project to benefit a number of wards where residents used pit latrines and septic tanks for sewage disposal.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed South Africa's concerned about the conflict that broke out in Sudan over the weekend between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to host Finland President Sauli Väinämö Niinistö on an official state visit next week.

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Nomalungelo Gina, says government needs all key players, including ordinary South Africans to deal with challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says Africa needs to reduce structural and regulatory barriers in order to unlock investment in road and maritime infrastructure, and facilitate successful intra-African and global trade.

A Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation has found that at least 40 000 students were possibly funded inappropriately by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), at a cost of some R5 billion.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the 2023 National Freedom Day event, which will be held at Manzilpark Stadium in the City of Matlosana, North West.