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Indonesia a "steadfast ally" during South Africa's struggle

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Jakarta, Indonesia – President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the Republic of Indonesia for its longstanding solidarity with South Africa and acknowledged the role that the Asian country played as an ally during the struggle against apartheid.

Deadlines for submission of comments on fixed electricity prices review extended

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has extended the deadline for written submissions and supporting evidence on the impact of Fixed Charges, the Generation Capacity Charge (GCC), and other related charges levied by electricity distributors, including Eskom and municipalities.

NGOs, civil society groups invited to register for G20 Social Summit

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Registration is currently open for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other civil society groups to participate in the Group of 20 (G20) Social Summit. 

This event is scheduled to take place from 18 - 20 November 2025 in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

The Social Summit, convened under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, aims to provide an inclusive platform that amplifies the voices of civil society, grassroots organisations, and communities.

Western Cape condemns killing of taxi official

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Western Cape MEC for Mobility, Isaac Sileku, has condemned the shooting that took place on the R300 in Cape Town on Monday that claimed the life of a minibus taxi official.

Reports indicate that the victim was a high ranking member of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and served as the chairperson of the association’s operating routes. 

He was ambushed while travelling towards Somerset West with his security guards.

Smooth start to NSC exams in Gauteng 

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The first day of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations in Gauteng proceeded smoothly, said Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane.

R147m waterfront project to boost East London tourism, jobs

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has officially broken ground on the R147 million Latimer’s Landing redevelopment at the Port of East London -- a flagship project set to revitalise the city’s waterfront and inject fresh energy into the Eastern Cape’s tourism and economic landscape.