NICD Reports Significant Increase In Severe Malaria Cases
"Undiagnosed and untreated malaria rapidly progresses to severe illness, with a potentially fatal outcome," NICD said.
South Africa Aims To Boost Tourism With E-visas, Improved Air Access
The Minister of Tourism clarified that her priority is to bring more than 21 million tourists to South Africa before 2030.
Electricity Minister Shares Four Plans To Increase Energy Availability Factor
"What we are introducing is that Eskom must go directly to the Original Equipment Manufacturer," Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said.
Ramaphosa Praises Media As Country Ranked 25th In World Press Freedom Index
President Cyril Ramaphosa praised the media investigations to highlight the corruption in the country.
Expired SASSA Gold Card Holders To Receive Grants Until December
"They can still visit SASSA offices to change the method of payment so that they can get their money at their own personal banks," Themba Matlou said.
Ramaphosa Orders Deployment Of SANDF Members To Protect Eskom Power Stations
The deployment commeced on April 17 and will continue till Oct. 17.
President Ramaphosa Says Ongoing Conflict In DRC Requires 'Urgent Attention'
"The resurgence of the M23, an armed group that was thought to have been dismantled in 2013/2014, is even more worrying," President Ramaphosa said.
Pick n Pay's Gareth Ackerman Slams Government For Economic Problems, Supporting Russia
"Faced with the reality of structural economic decline, the only meaningful government action seems to be inaction, and to place blame on those trying to help solve the problems," Ackerman said.
Eskom Official Sentenced To 10 Years For Defrauding Power Utility Of R2.6 Million
Nwabisa Ngxola was accused of 114 charges including fraud, theft, and money laundering.
Water And Sanitation Department To Establish Infrastructure Agency For Managing Challenges
"These processes are currently underway," DWS' Director-General (DG) Dr. Sean Phillips said.
SA Revenue Service Reveals Changes in Tax Compliance Status
"The TCS system supports the strategic objectives of SARS to make it easier for taxpayers to comply," SARS said.
Department of Mineral Resources Announces Decrease In Diesel, Gas, Paraffin Prices
Apart from sharing the official fuel price adjustments for May, the DMR also explained the reason behind the movements in prices.
Sudan Crisis: 22 South Africans Stuck On Boat In Egypt To Fly Back Home
A group of 22 South Africans was waiting for clearance by Egyptian authorities to catch a flight from Cairo to their home country, after getting evacuated from Sudan.
Opposition DA Leader Steenhuisen Slams Government On Workers' Day Citing High Unemployment Rate
"Food prices have gone up by 14% and electricity by 19% in the last year," Democratic Alliance party's John Steenhuisen said.
President Ramaphosa To Lead Two-Day Summit To Review Health System
The summit will help the government to assess the health system's performance and preparation to implement the National Health Insurance (NHI).
ATDF ASA Admits Sunday Shutdown Was 'Not Successful'
"But we won't sit back, we'll keep on fighting until [there's] zero percent foreigners in trucking," ATDF ASA secretary Sifiso Nyathi said.
51 South Africans Evacuated From Sudan Arrive At OR Tambo Airport
The official Twitter handle of South Africa's Ministry Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) shared a series of photos featuring the ministers with South African nationals at the airport.
President Ramaphosa Acknowledges Problems Facing South Africa On Freedom Day
"Freedom cannot be meaningful while communities live in fear of gangsters and women live in fear of men," President Ramaphosa said.
Western Cape Premier Intends To Arrest President Putin If He Visits Province
"I will do whatever is necessary, and we will follow through and make sure that he is arrested," Premier of the Western Cape Alan Winde said.
Tourism Minister Urges Sector To Go Green, Decrease National Electricity Grid's Pressure
"[GTIP] helps to reduce pressure on the national electricity grid and water resources of the country," the minister said.
Turkey President Honors South African Police Service Unit For Saving Lives Following Devastating Earthquake
"Thank you to each one of the team members for representing the SAPS and our country with great pride," SAPS National Commissioner said.
Finland's President Sauli Niinistö Meets Ramaphosa On Official Visit To South Africa
President Niinistö said that it is "most important" for Finland and South Africa to remain close, during a joint press conference held at the Union Buildings in Tshwane.
R21.4 Billion Worth Of Projects Completed, Infrastructure Minister Says
In total, R21.4 billion worth of projects are completed, and the overall value of projects is R313.5 billion.
DIRCO Says Govt Working To Evacuate 77 Verified South Africans Stuck In Sudan
"Our security agencies are far advanced with the evacuation plan," DIRCO said.
Eskom Shortlists 5 Candidates For CEO Position, Seeks 65% Energy Availability Factor By 2024
"When we rectified the appointment of the head of generation it was in the context of seeing him as the champion that will ensure that we achieve the requisite EAF," Mpho Makwana said.
Nigerians Urged To Choose South Africa As Next Tourist Destination
"We have chosen to celebrate in Nigeria to appreciate the role Nigeria has played in the struggle for South Africans' liberation," Dr. Bobby Moroe said.
South Africans Trapped In Sudan Disappointed With Government's Response Over Evacuation
South Africans trapped in the country have slammed their country's government for not helping them to evacuate from Sudan and reach South Africa safely.
Govt To Help Municipalities In Debt Settlement, Deputy President Mashatile Says
"A key assumption considered in the debt relief determination is the implementation of the recent tariff increase approved by the regulator," the Deputy President said.
South Africans To Pay More For Food As Inflation Rises To 7.1%
"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%," Stats SA said.
President Ramaphosa Appoints New SABC Board of Directors
The new board was announced six months after the last board term ended