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| 21.10.2024 | Global Times: Expanding list shows BRICS' unique appeal in 'openness, inclusiveness, fairness and justice' | BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As leaders of the BRICS members are about to gather in Russia's Kazan for the 16th BRICS Summit, one trend that has been under spotlight and expected to be of a key agenda during the summit is the grow... |
| 21.10.2024 | Ramaphosa orders probe into dodgy Gupta breakfasts | Former President Jacob Zuma is alleged to have conspired with the Guptas to loot the state
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe allegations of corruption related to th... |
| 21.10.2024 | Russia to persuade BRICS allies to end dollar dominance at upcoming summit | Listen to this article
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| 20.10.2024 | BRICS countries companions on journey of development | BEIJING, Oct. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily: The 16th BRICS summit is expected to be held later this month in Kazan, Russia. It will be the first summit of the expanded BRICS.
The BRICS cooperation mechanism is an im... |
| 20.10.2024 | Putin seeks to rival Western power with high-profile summit | MOSCOW: Two dozen world leaders will meet in Russia next week for a summit of the BRICS group, an alliance of emerging economies that the Kremlin hopes will challenge Western "hegemony".
The summit will be the biggest in Russia si... |
| 14.10.2024 | Government Communications calls for media to apply for accreditation ahead of Presidential Imbizo in eThekwini | Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) calls on members of the media wishing to cover the forthcoming District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo to apply for accreditation. The Imbizo is scheduled to take place on ... |
| 11.10.2024 | Umalusi approves writing of 2024 end of year examinations | Umalusi has concluded the audit of the state of readiness of the public (Department of Basic Education and Department of Higher Education and Training) and private assessment bodies (Independent Examinations Board and South African Comprehe... |
| 10.10.2024 | Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship: A Balancing Act Amidst Global Tensions | As Malaysia prepares to assume the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2025, the nation stands at a crossroads. The shifting geopolitical landscape presents both opportunities and challenges. Malaysia's rec... |
| 10.10.2024 | What will Malaysia push for as next ASEAN chair and could it affect grouping’s unity? | Listen to this article
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| 07.10.2024 | Minister Patricia de Lille welcomes conclusion of Tourism Policy review | Tourism Minister welcomes the conclusion of the Tourism Policy review
As we emerge from commemorating Tourism Month 2024, Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille welcomed Cabinet’s approval of the The White Paper on the Development and Promo... |
| 30.09.2024 | United Nations publishes Global Digital Compact | The United Nations building in New York, centre
The United Nations last week adopted a Global Digital Compact (GDC). The 193 member states of the UN General Assembly, which includes South Africa, agreed to the compact, which is aimed at cre... |
| 16.09.2024 | South Africa’s digital nomad visa delayed by tax snag | Home affairs minister Leon Schreiber
South Africa’s plan to attract more professionals to its skills-starved economy through the introduction of a so-called nomad visa for remote workers has been slowed by the need to amend tax regulations.... |
| 16.09.2024 | The people expect the Government of National Unity to succeed | By Cyril Ramaphosa
On Wednesday last week, the leaders of the parties that form the Government of National Unity (GNU) met to reflect on how the GNU is working.
Three months have passed since 10 parties represented in Parliament signed a St... |
| 11.09.2024 | Information Regulator expands its South African election probe to include Google and Musk’s X | Information Regulator chair Pansy Tlakula
A probe by the Information Regulator into Meta Platforms over South Africa’s recent general election has been expanded to include Google and the Elon Musk-owned X.
TechCentral reported in August tha... |
| 09.09.2024 | China says top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Russia this week | BEIJING: China's top diplomat Wang Yi will visit Russia this week for a security meeting of BRICS emerging economies, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Monday (Sep 9).
Wang will attend the meeting of BRICS high-ranking security officials a... |
| 06.09.2024 | Germany ready to help fund South Africa’s R390-billion grid revamp | Germany is willing to help fund the R390-billion that South Africa said it needs to incorporate more solar and wind power into the national grid and ensure its energy security.
The European nation will be able to provide some funding once t... |
| 02.09.2024 | China rolls out the red carpet for African leaders | BEIJING: China on Monday (Sep 2) rolled out the red carpet for leaders from across Africa, seeking to deepen ties with the resource-rich continent it has furnished with billions in loans for infrastructure and development.
Beijing has said ... |
| 30.08.2024 | Government Communications hosts service delivery activation celebrating 30 years of Freedom and Democracy at Mabopane Train Station, 30 Aug | Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will host a service delivery activation during the celebration of the 30 years of Freedom and Democracy under the theme “30 years of Democracy; Partnership and Growth”, at Mabopane Trai... |
| 28.08.2024 | South Africa's Energy Crossroads: The Path to a Sustainable Future | South Africa stands at a critical juncture in its energy landscape. The nation grapples with the dual challenge of transitioning from coal dependency while ensuring reliable electricity access for all. The stakes are high, and the solutions... |
| 28.08.2024 | Eskom’s monopoly is ending – here’s what happens next | South Africa endured an electricity crisis from 2008 characterised by intermittent rolling blackouts and a growing culture of non-payment. Eskom came to be regarded as the single largest risk to South Africa’s economy. At the end of March 2... |
| 26.08.2024 | SA seeks R319-billion to fix municipal power grids | Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
The presidency said it plans to set up a body to oversee raising R319-billion that it estimates it needs to repair and upgrade the country’s municipal power grids.
The Just Energy Transition Municipal F... |
| 24.08.2024 | Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: SIU investigation into medico-legal claims | My Colleague Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla
MECs present
Head of the SIU Adv Andy Mothibi
Members of the Media
Greetings.
We called this media briefing to provide a progress report on the ongoing investigations by the Special Investigating Uni... |
| 22.08.2024 | Hamilton working with Rwanda and South Africa on F1 race plans | ZANDVOORT, Netherlands : Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday the time was right for a Formula One race in Africa and he was working behind-the-scenes with Rwanda and South Africa to try to make it happen.
The seven-times world champion spoke to... |
| 20.08.2024 | Premier Maqueen Letsoha Mathae: Free State Office of the Premier Prov Budget Vote 2024/25 | Free State Office of the Premier Budget Vote 2024/25 by Premier Maqueen Letsoha Mathae, Fourth Raadsaal, Bloemfontein, 20 August 2024
Honourable Speaker of the Legislature;
Honourable Deputy Speaker;
Honourable Members of the Legislature an... |
| 14.08.2024 | Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities on media accreditation for Annual Men’s Day against GBVF | Government through the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities in partnership with The Good Men Foundation will be hosting the 3rd Annual National Men's Day Against GBVF Event on Saturday, 24 August 2024 at Princess Magogo ... |
| 14.08.2024 | ‘A seat in a powerful bloc’: Malaysian PM Anwar could use BRICS as platform to expand ASEAN’s reach, say economists | Listen to this article
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| 05.08.2024 | North West Premier promises jobs and training for the unemployed | North West. Image by Stefan Maritz/SmArtiststudios
North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi announced on Friday 2 August 2024 that the North West provincial government was working towards implementing the Labour Activation Plan that will result i... |
| 03.08.2024 | Johannesburg Faces Water Shutdown Amid Growing Crisis | Johannesburg is bracing for an eight-hour water shutdown. Starting August 7, residents will face a temporary interruption as Johannesburg Water undertakes critical infrastructure upgrades. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it’s a refl... |
| 02.08.2024 | Several Johannesburg suburbs set for 8-hour water shutdown | Several Johannesburg suburbs are set for an 8-hour water shutdown. Image: iStock
Starting on 7 August, residents of Johannesburg will face a temporary water interruption as the Johannesburg Water undertakes critical infrastructure upgrades.... |
| 30.07.2024 | Gauteng launches e-Panic app to combat crime | Gauteng launches e-Panic app to combat crime. Image: X/@Lesufi
In a significant move to bolster safety and security, the Gauteng Provincial Government has launched its new e-Panic app, Gauteng e-Panic. This initiative aims to combat crime a... |
| 28.07.2024 | The Digital Trade Revolution: A New Era of Global Commerce | The world is on the brink of a digital trade revolution. A groundbreaking agreement is taking shape, promising to reshape how countries engage in online commerce. This deal, finalized after years of negotiations, aims to establish global di... |
| 26.07.2024 | Dozens of countries finalise 'groundbreaking' digital trade deal talks: Britain | GENEVA: Dozens of countries have finalised years of negotiations towards a "groundbreaking" agreement drawing up global digital trade rules, Britain said on Friday (Jul 26).
Protections for online consumers, digitalisation of cust... |
| 25.07.2024 | Sport, Arts and Culture invites media to apply for accreditation for National Women’s Day | Government will commemorate the 2024 National Women’s Day on Friday, 09 August at the Dennis Nel Stadium, Pofadder within the KHA-MA Municipality in the Northern Cape Province.
This year, the National Women’s Day will be commemorated under ... |
| 24.07.2024 | Say what? Transport Minister to introduce self-driving cars? | Will SA be seeing self-driving cars soon? Images by and Rawpixel and Pxhere
During her budget vote speech, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy said that transportation will be revolutionised in South Africa over the next decade. This ‘revo... |
| 18.07.2024 | Zuma’s MK Party is the official opposition in Parliament | Corruption-accused former minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa being sworn in alongside MK Party members in Cape Town on Tuesday, 25 June. Image: X/@ParliamentRSA
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has confirmed that the Jacob... |
| 18.07.2024 | ‘We’re NOT suffering,’ boasts South African prison inmate on TikTok | Take a rare look at a South African prison inmate on TikTok. Image: iHarare/File/Fotor
A video of South African prison inmate on TikTok has gone viral. This comes just one day after Minister Pieter Groenewald said state spending on the inca... |
| 18.07.2024 | Message for EFF? Parliament warns MPs against heckling Ramaphosa | EFF members disrupting president Cyril Ramaphosa in Parliament. Images: X/@EFFSouthAfrica
A State of the Nation Address (Sona) or Parliament address free of any drama by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has become somewhat of a foreign c... |
| 17.07.2024 | Update: Arrests made after murder of SA world champion Freitag | The body of former South African world high jump champion Jacques Freitag was found at the beginning of July. Image: World Athletics website
At the beginning of this month it tragically came to light that the body of former athletics star J... |
| 17.07.2024 | Will the South African government support you when you’re old? | South African government support is at hand for eligible residents over the age of 60. Image: File
South African government support for old-age pensioners is distributed by the South African Social Security Agency. And if you are eligible, ... |
| 17.07.2024 | Cape Town announces road closures for Parliament address | Road closures in Cape Town were announced for the Parliament address. Image: iStock
On Thursday, 18 July, President Cyril Ramaphosa will convene a joint sitting of the newly established two Houses of Parliament to deliver the Opening of Par... |
| 16.07.2024 | Consumer complaint about Barbie on Fair Cape product dismissed | Complaint against Fair Cape dismissed. Images by Pavel Danilyuk/Pexels and Fair Cape Dairies
A consumer officially lodged a complaint with the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) against Fair Cape Dairies for featuring Barbie on their packag... |
| 16.07.2024 | DA gives NPA tight deadline on Life Esidimeni prosecutions | DA Gauteng shadow MEC for Health Jack Bloom. Image: DA Gauteng
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has studied the entire 196-page Life Esidimeni Inquest judgement, and will be pressing the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to lay a bro... |
| 13.07.2024 | First Government of National Unity cabinet lekgotla kicks off in Tshwane | African National Congress (ANC) president and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: Wikus de Wet / AFP
President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading the first cabinet lekgotla of the Government of National Unity (GNU) at the Sefako Makgath... |
| 13.07.2024 | WHO can file a 2024 SASSA pension application on your behalf? | Here’s who is legally allowed to assist with a 2024 SASSA pension application. Plus, what they’ll need. Image: File
Administered by the South African Social Security Agency, a 2024 SASSA pension application may prove crucial in protecting t... |
| 12.07.2024 | UN court to give view on consequences of Israel occupation | THE HAGUE: The UN's top court will next week hand down its view on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories since 1967, a case in which some 52 countries made submissions.
Any opinion delivered by the Interna... |
| 09.07.2024 | LIST: Most hijacked cars in South Africa | Most hijacked cars in South Africa. Image: iStock
As South Africa grapples with increasing vehicle hijackings, recent data from the South African Police Services (SAPS) and Fidelity Services Group has highlighted concerning trends for the f... |
| 08.07.2024 | Calendar: Last day of June-July school holidays | All good things must come to an end – and that’s exactly the case for pupils in South Africa on Monday, 8 July. Image: Pixabay.
All good things must come to an end, and that’s exactly the case for pupils in South Africa who will enjoy their... |
| 08.07.2024 | Authorities shut down 17 illegal initiation schools | 17 illegal initiation schools in North West. Image: Image: X@NationalCoGTA
In a significant crackdown, the North West Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) shut down 17 illegal initiation schools across the pr... |
| 06.07.2024 | Here is the 2025 school calendar, with three ‘special holidays’ | The 2025 school calendar. Images by Wikimedia Commons/Openclipart/Rawpixel
The 2025 school calendar for South African public schools, released by the Department of Basic Education, includes an extra three holidays, i.e. special school holid... |
| 06.07.2024 | When is the first lekgotla of the new cabinet? | New cabinet’s first lekgotla. Images by Wikimedia Commons and flickr/governmentza
The president and his newly-appointed ministers will hold their first lekgotla next week to discuss policy.
Minister Ntshavheni said that the medium-term stra... |
| 05.07.2024 | South Africans to have one FEWER public holiday in 2025 | SA will have one public holiday fewer next year. Images by Kevin Bidwell/Pexels and Rawpixel
South Africans will have one fewer public holiday next year. This is due to 29 May, the day of the 2024 National Elections, that was declared a pub... |
| 05.07.2024 | Global FDI decrease to $1.3 trillion in 2023, Africa’s share just $53 billion | Africa and Nigeria saw mixed outcomes in 2023 amid a slight global decline in foreign direct investment (FDI).
Africa’s FDI inflows dropped by 3% to $53 billion, while Nigeria and other African countries experienced a varied landscape of in... |
| 05.07.2024 | Avoiding another Nkandla? Public works minister tightens spending on politicians’ housing | The infamous “fire pool” in former president Jacob Zuma’s homestead in Nkandla. Images: Flickr/GovernmentZA
Newly-appointed Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has confirmed that there will be no procuring of any new... |
| 04.07.2024 | ‘I’m not a soldier’: Angie Motshekga on minister ‘experience’ [video] | Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga has responded to criticism of her new post.
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@governmentza
Angie Motshekga has left South Africans amused at her response to criticism of her experience in her new role ... |
| 04.07.2024 | IMPORTANT South African government links you should bookmark | Have you bookmarked this important South African government links yet? Image: File/Fotor
Here are all your important South African government links, so you won’t be left alone wondering who to contact if you need assistance. Following weeks... |
| 03.07.2024 | Telkom blasts Icasa in ‘spectrum pooling’ case | Telkom has criticised communications regulator Icasa over its alleged failure to engage stakeholders – including other mobile network operators – before approving spectrum pooling agreements between MTN, Cell C and Liquid Intelligent Techno... |
| 02.07.2024 | RIP: Former SA world champion Jacques Freitag found dead | Former sports star Jacques Freitag has been found dead in Pretoria. Photo: X
As widely reported, the former athletics star Jacques Freitag was recently reported as missing. He had not been seen since 12 June, the day after his 42nd birthday... |
| 30.06.2024 | Calendar: Last full week of June-July school holidays | Pupils in South Africa head into their final full week of their June-July holidays this coming week. Here’s when school restarts … Image: Pixabay
Pupils in South Africa head into their final full week of their June-July holidays this coming... |
| 26.06.2024 | Booze cruise to the grave: Shocking data on alcohol-related deaths | Alarming rate of alcohol-related deaths highlighted. Images by PxHere and Jesús Esteban San José/Pexels
According to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), alcohol consumption and drug use are responsible for over three mill... |
| 25.06.2024 | South Africa could lose billions in climate finance | South Africa is risking a US$9.3-billion (R170-billion) climate finance pact by delaying the closing of a number of coal-fired power plants, a panel appointed by the country’s environment minister said.
In an agreement known as the Just Ene... |
| 22.06.2024 | Wealth Migration: Impact on Nigeria's Economy | In 2024, Nigeria is facing a significant loss of 300 millionaires who are projected to migrate to other countries, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States being the top destinations. This trend of wealth migration has far-... |
| 22.06.2024 | Bill Gates' Nuclear Power Project Gains Bipartisan Support in Wyoming | Bill Gates, the Microsoft founder, is spearheading a groundbreaking nuclear power project in Kemmerer, Wyoming, that has garnered impressive bipartisan support. The project, led by Gates' energy company TerraPower, aims to revolutionize nuc... |
| 22.06.2024 | Pioneering Nuclear Innovation in Wyoming: Bill Gates' TerraPower Project | Bill Gates, the visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative in the heart of Wyoming that is set to revolutionize the nuclear energy sector. With his TerraPower project, Gates is on a mission to int... |
| 21.06.2024 | Cape Town announces 72-hour water shutdown for 22 areas | Cape Town announces 72-hour water shutdown, which will impact 22 areas. Image: iStock
Starting Monday, 24 June, the City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate will commence a crucial 72-hour water shutdown maintenance operation on the water su... |
| 19.06.2024 | Passed matric? Fikile Mbalula’s academic qualifications revealed | What qualifications does Fikile Mbalula have?
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ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has stressed the importance of having academic qualifications beyond matric for all party members of parliament (MP).
Moenie laa... |
| 19.06.2024 | Putin’s visit to Vietnam casts spotlight on Russia’s influence in Southeast Asia | Listen to this article
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| 18.06.2024 | Light SNOW expected TONIGHT in these parts of SA | Light SNOW expected in these parts. Images: Stock/Canva
Light snow is expected to grace these parts of South Africa TONIGHT, just in time for a chilly evening, all due to a cold front moving in.
Moenie laat die 5 G's van winter gevare jou o... |
| 18.06.2024 | Increased security at OR Tambo ahead of presidential inauguration | The Prime Minister of the Republic of Burundi, H.E Gervais Ndirakobuca, arrives at OR Tambo International Airport to attend the Presidential Inauguration 2024, received by Minister Thulas Nxesi. Image: X/@GovernmentZA
Passengers traveling t... |
| 18.06.2024 | Government Communications briefs media on media accredited to cover 2024 Presidential Inauguration, 18 June | Technical briefing for media accredited to cover the 2024 Presidential Inauguration
All media who have been accredited to cover the 2024 Presidential Inauguration ceremony are invited to attend a technical briefing on the logistical arrange... |
| 18.06.2024 | Migration: 300 Nigerian millionaires to leave Nigeria in 2024 – Report | Nigeria has been projected to lose 300 millionaires at home to another country in 2024, according to a report on migration by Henley & Partners.
According to the report seen by Nairametrics, approximately 128,000 of the world’s milliona... |
| 18.06.2024 | Inauguration Day is NOT a public holiday, confirms Presidency | Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected as president of South Africa. Image: GCIS
The Presidency has reminded the public that Wednesday, 19 June – the day of the Presidential Inauguration – is a normal working day.
The ceremony will be witnesse... |
| 17.06.2024 | Calendar: When is South Africa’s NEXT public holiday? | At the time of publishing, South Africans are enjoying a Youth Day public holiday long weekend. But when is the NEXT public holiday Image: Unsplash
At the time of publishing, South Africans are enjoying a Youth Day public holiday long weeke... |
| 17.06.2024 | Calendar: When do the June-July school holidays end? | Pupils in South Africa have now finished the second term and are enjoying their June-July holidays. Here’s when they will end … Image: Shutterstock
Pupils in South Africa have now finished the second term and are enjoying their June-July ho... |
| 16.06.2024 | Seven Mpox cases confirmed in South Africa | South Africa has recorded seven Mpox cases. Image: iStock
The Department of Health confirmed a new case of Mpox in South Africa on Friday, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to seven. The latest patient, a 39-year-ol... |
| 16.06.2024 | Bill Gates says "support for nuclear power is very impressive in both parties" amid new plant in Wyoming | Washington — Microsoft founder Bill Gates said Sunday that he's "quite confident" that a next generation nuclear power project will continue regardless of the balance of power in Washington next year, saying "support for nucl... |
| 16.06.2024 | Mashatile promises efficient NSFAS administration amid challenges | Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Image: X/@myNSFAS
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed strong support for President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa, emphasising his confidence in Ramaphosa’s leadership to tackle youth challenges in South Af... |
| 16.06.2024 | Ukraine seeks path to just peace at Swiss summit | BURGENSTOCK: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he hoped to find a route to a "just peace" as soon as possible, as a first international summit on pathways to end Russia's war in Ukraine opened on Saturday (Jun 15).
More than 50 w... |
| 16.06.2024 | Transcript: Bill Gates on "Face the Nation," June 16, 2024 | The following is the full transcript of an interview with Bill Gates on "Face the Nation" that aired in part on June 16, 2024.
MARGARET BRENNAN: So this is the first time, as I understand it, in four decades that a company has tri... |
| 14.06.2024 | Long weekend ahead for South Africans | South Africans will be counting down the hours before they can close their laptops on Friday and enjoy a three-day long weekend. Image: File
South Africans will be counting down the hours – and minutes – before they can close their laptops ... |
| 14.06.2024 | Calendar: LAST school day before June-July holidays | Pupils in South Africa will finish the second term on Friday, 14 June and go on their June-July holidays. Have a look at all the dates … Image: Pixabay
Pupils in South Africa will finish the second term on Friday, 14 June and go on their Ju... |
| 14.06.2024 | WATCH: Joburg siblings WOWed on America’s Got Talent | Joburg siblings recently WOWed on America’s Got Talent. Images: Facebook/BikosManna
Joburg siblings recently captivated the audience and judges on America’s Got Talent with their unique performance.
Last month, Opera singer Innocent Masuku ... |
| 13.06.2024 | Health Department targets Mpox vaccine amid second fatal case | Mpox cases are on the rise. Image: iStock
The Department of Health is actively exploring the acquisition of an Mpox vaccine in response to a rising number of reported cases nationwide. This decision comes after a man in Gauteng who tested p... |
| 12.06.2024 | Government urges public support for flood victims | KZN Government visiting the affected areas by floods. Image: Facebook/@KZN Government
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has called on the public to support flood victims by donating essential items, particularly building materials, as... |
| 11.06.2024 | South Africa’s next public holiday is NEXT WEEK! | South Africans are preparing for a short week next week with Monday, 17 June declared a public holiday. Here’s why … Image: Unsplash
South Africans are preparing for a short week next week with Monday, 17 June declared a public holiday
Sout... |
| 10.06.2024 | African elephants have individual name-like calls for each other, similar to to human names, study finds | It turns out that humans might not be the only species that have individualized identifiers for each other. A new study found that African savanna elephants, an endangered species, have name-like calls for each other that resemble human nam... |
| 08.06.2024 | Borrowers’ average age expected to decline to 30 in FY25: CRISIL MI&A | The average age of borrowers is expected to decline to 30 in the current financial year from an estimated 33 in FY20, thereby favouring the housing industry, according to CRISIL Market Intelligence and Analytics (MI&A).
The decline in t... |
| 07.06.2024 | Ramaphosa announces Government of National Unity after historic elections | President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Election results anouncement ceremony. Image: X/@PresidencyZA
Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the African National Congress (ANC), announced the formation of a Government of National Unity following the ANC’s ... |
| 07.06.2024 | Ramaphosa lieutenant sent to hold the fort at sports ministry after Kodwa resignation | Ramaphosa lieutenant, Maropene Ramokgopa, has been trusted with another duty by her boss. Image: Department of Public Service and Administration
One of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s lieutenants, Maropene Ramokgopa, has been deployed to act as... |
| 07.06.2024 | President Ramaphosa visits flood-stricken Gqeberha | President Cyril Ramaphosa
is in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape today following the flood disaster to assess the response by government. Image: X/@GovernmentZA
President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Gqeberha today, responding to the devastating flood... |
| 06.06.2024 | Minister Enoch Godongwana gazettes notice of maximum fines for registered auditors guilty of improper conduct | The Minister of Finance today gazetted the latest notice of maximum fines for registered auditors found guilty of improper conduct. This followed the publication of a notice for public comment, in January 2024, proposing the withdrawal of t... |
| 06.06.2024 | Health Department urges vigilance as Mpox cases rise in KwaZulu-Natal | Department of Health urges increased public vigilance amidst the rise of Mpox cases in KwaZulu-Natal. Image: iStock
The Department of Health has issued a call for heightened public vigilance following the confirmation of two additional Mpox... |
| 05.06.2024 | Zizi Kodwa resigns as cabinet minister following arrest | Zizi Kodwa. Image: GCIS
Sport, arts & culture minister Zizi Kodwa has announced his immediate resignation. This follows his arrest on Tuesday and appearance in court on corruption charges on Wednesday.
He denies wrongdoing.
Kodwa appear... |
| 05.06.2024 | No relief for emerging currencies seen as investors ponder elections, potential US easing: Reuters poll | BENGALURU: Emerging market currencies will struggle to rebound this year, pressured by a US Federal Reserve that is in no rush to cut interest rates and some pivotal national election results, according to a Reuters poll of currency analyst... |
| 05.06.2024 | SAPS deploys additional police to KZN for post-election stability | 200 SAPS officers deployed in May. Image: SAPS
General Fannie Masemola, the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), has dispatched extra Public Order Policing (POP) officers to KwaZulu-Natal.
Responding to natural ... |
| 04.06.2024 | What the law states about coalition a government in South Africa | Here’s what the Constitution states about coalition government in South Africa and how our next president will be elected. Image: File
As we brace for our first coalition government in South Africa since the end of apartheid, it’s worth not... |
| 03.06.2024 | MDA SPACE AWARDED CONTRACT FOR SQUARE KILOMETRE ARRAY PROJECT | International project to be the largest radio telescope ever built
BRAMPTON, ON, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - MDA Space Ltd. (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced it has been aw... |
| 02.06.2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Sunday, 2 June | Light SNOW expected in these parts. Images: Stock/Canva
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Sunday, 2 June.
According to Vox Weather, the first light dusting of snow is possible on Saturday around the escarpme... |
| 02.06.2024 | SANDF soldier killed, 13 others injured in bloody ambush in DRC | A SANDF soldier killed, 13 others injured in a bloody ambush in DRC
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A contingent of South African soldiers was led into a bloody ambush by M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) this week.
Several... |
| 01.06.2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Saturday, 1 June | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Saturday, 1 June Images: Stock/Canva
We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Saturday, 1 June.
“This will be a mixture of snow and rain, and therefore, it might qui... |
| 01.06.2024 | SNOW to make landfall TODAY in these parts of SA | Here is where SNOW is expected to make landfall TODAY in these parts of SA. Images: Stock/Canva
Get ready for a winter spectacle, South Africa! The first snow of the year is forecast to land today, turning parts of the country into a snowy ... |
