South Africa Works Toward 3GW Gas-Fired Power Generation To Solve Energy Crisis: Electricity Minister
South Africa has been dealing with electricity issues for a decade now.
EFF Leader Denies Ekurhuleni Is Going To Be 'Bankrupt,' Says City's Finances 'Stabilized'
EEF leader Julius Malema said his party checked the books of the municipality, where they learned, "Ekurhuleni is in the positive. It is not negative."
South Africa Vows To Protect Journalists' Rights Ahead Of 2024 General Elections
Nomonde Mnukwa, who serves as the Acting Director-General of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), noted that "professional journalism and a free and objective press are cornerstones of democracy and serve to hold society accountable."
RTMC Successfully Produces, Delivers 1 Million Licensing Discs Using Online System
Advocate Makhosini Msibi, CEO of RTMC, said South Africans are saving time by processing their licenses online and having their discs delivered to their homes instead of visiting the licensing center where they have to stand in long queues.
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South African Government To Adopt 'Balanced Fiscal Stance' Ensuring Investment, Employment
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South African Government Extends COVID-19 Social Grant Until 2025
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City Power To Take Over Load Shedding Operations Formerly Managed By Eskom
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SASSA Gold Cards To Remain Valid In December And Beyond, Postbank Announces
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According to the president, social protection and public employment are important factors in ensuring the economic growth of the country.
South Africa Takes Part In Egypt's Cairo Water Week, Will Discuss Sustainable Management Of Resources
The Department of Water and Sanitation said through diverse workshops, seminars, and knowledge exchanges, countries like South Africa are learning how to tackle issues such as water scarcity, climate change, and ecosystem resilience.
Transnet Freight Rail Needs R50 Billion Investment To Improve Performance, Capacity
Bessie Mabunda, TFR acting general manager for rail network and projects, shared on Thursday that the entity needs funding to solve the network backlog and to keep meeting the standard.
South African Police Destroy R800 Million Worth Drugs
Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, national police spokesperson said within the 2022 to 2023 financial year, the department has destroyed 20.8 tons of drugs with a street value of R2 billion.
South Africa Gets $1 Billion Loan From World Bank Amid Energy Crisis
South Africa has been dealing with electricity issues for a decade now.
South African Airways To Be Officially Relaunched, Says Minister Gordhan
The minister also noted that the state-owned airline will resume its direct flights to Brazil's São Paulo.
Some S.African Miners Return To Surface After Underground Dispute
Some of the miners who stayed underground for more than two days in a standoff between rival South African labour unions began returning to the surface Wednesday, their representatives and police said.
Minister Patricia De Lille Encourages BRICS Collaboration For Sustainable And Inclusive Tourism Recovery
De Lille urged BRICS members to align their efforts with the six lines of action, which the UNWTO's One Planet Vision recommends for a Responsible Recovery of the Tourism Sector.
PRASA To Provide Accommodation To 3,200 Students Under NSFAS
Sindisiwe Chikunga, minister of transport, said the R1.2 billion Mixed-Use Development Student Accommodation and Retail project has officially begun for students.
Disaster Management Team Assists Communities Affected By Flood In Kwazulu-Natal
The disaster claimed four lives and destroyed infrastructure, including power cables, roads, bridges and vehicles over the weekend.
Electricity Minister Says His Department Advocates For Tax Incentive For Inverters And Batteries
Ramokgopa pointed out at a media briefing on Monday that the government has encouraged businesses and households to install solar on their rooftops, providing them with a 25% tax incentive, and the department wants the same for inverters and batteries.
Western Cape Expects Impressive Summer Tourism, Says Minister Wenger
"Looking ahead, Cape Town International Airport's seat capacity for summer 2023/24 is estimated to increase by an impressive 25%, compared to the same period last year," Minister Mireille Wenger said.
South African Police Seize R80 Million Worth Of Cocaine In Durban
Earlier this year, the South African police caught a ship in Durban with 378 kilograms of cocaine worth R1.3 billion.
Food Security: KwaZulu-Natal Government Launches Multi-Planting Campaign To Support Agricultural Sector
Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, said over 20,000 hectares of land will be planted with yellow maize, dry beans, and all kinds of vegetables this season across the province.
South Africa Secures $676 Million Funding For Transition To Green Energy
Electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa earlier claimed that Africa could produce 50 times more energy than required by 2040.
South Africa Celebrates Partnership With Netherlands In Water Sector
Senzo Mchunu, minister of water and sanitation of South Africa, praised the Netherlands for its global expertise in water, adding that the European country is very skilled in water management.
Electricity Minister Says Africa Can Generate 50 Times More Energy Than Demand
The energy minister made the remark during Africa Energy Week, an interactive exhibition and networking event that unites global and African energy stakeholders, drives industry growth and promotes Africa as the destination for Africa-focused events.
President Ramaphosa Highlights Importance Of Green Hydrogen In South Africa
The president said during the second iteration of the South African Green Hydrogen Summit that the hydrogen economy can have a huge positive impact on communities and small businesses across the country.
South Africa, Namibia Sign Agreements In Over 150 Areas To Deepen Relations
"Our Ministers of International Relations tabled a report at the Bi-National Commission where they reported on up to 159 areas of agreement that they have worked on in the past few days," President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
South Africa Begins Investigation Into Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Soldiers Deployed To Congo
South African National Defence Force sent the investigators after it was revealed that eight South African soldiers, who were deployed in the eastern town of Beni, had been arrested.
South Africa 'Benefited A Great Deal' By Being BRICS Member, Says Ramaphosa
The president also spoke about the financial impact of hosting the BRICS summit in August, saying it was a "hugely successful" and a "proud" moment for the country.
Partnerships Between Businesses, Government Will Enhance South Africa's Economy, Says Deputy President
Paul Mashatile said young people get over one million opportunities from over 1,000 opportunity holders, adding that the government was committed to increasing private sector investment in order to promote job creation.
MEC Siboniso Duma Asks Local Government To Create Memorable Experience For Tourists
Duma said tourism happens where the local government works, hence it is "best placed to create a memorable experience for tourists."
Minister Zikalala Urges Restructuring Of Expanded Public Works Programme
While addressing the two-day EPWP Phase 5 Indaba held in Pretoria on Tuesday, the minister acknowledged that youth unemployment has been a massive problem in the country and that the COVID-19 pandemic made it worse.
Eskom Chairman Mpho Makwana Resigns Without Revealing Any Reason
Following Makwana's exit, non-executive director Mteto Nyati will take over the position.
President Ramaphosa Expresses Sadness Over Deaths Of 6 Soldiers In Lohatla Military Base Fire
The fire started from the western border of a nearby mine at around 1:45 p.m. on Oct. 6 and reached the training center.
President Ramaphosa Meets With Zimbabwean Counterpart To Foster Cooperation For Beitbridge Border Post
The South African president's engagement with Mnangagwa at the point of entry aimed at figuring out solutions to issues concerning illegal cross-border activities including the movement of undocumented foreign nationals.
Chemicals, Cosmetics, Plastics And Pharmaceutical Sectors To Benefit From AfCFTA, Says DTIC
The AfCFTA aims to encourage intra-African trade by reducing tariffs on maximum products to ensure that African countries can do business easily.
Minister Mchunu Announces Revival Of R23 Billion Umkhomazi Water Project
This project will ensure increased water security in the Umngeni Water Supply System that supplies water to eThekwini, uMgungundlovu, iLembe, Ugu, Harry Gwala District Municipality and Msunduzi Local Municipality.
