Greenpeace urges African countries to lead climate developments on the continent

Not for profit environmental organisation Greenpeace has called on African countries to lead the development of new climate databases and models rather than depend on other countries as future... 

Ekurhuleni ready to exchange ideas during World Town Planning Day

The City of Ekurhuleni will join the world in commemorating World Town Planning Day on November 8, bringing together role-players in the planning fraternity to exchange ideas that improve city... 

Ramaphosa in self-quarantine, not showing Covid-19 symptoms

President Cyril Ramaphosa will be performing his duties from home after a guest at a fundraising dinner he attended tested positive for the coronavirus. According to The Presidency, Ramaphosa is... 

Special votes for by-elections open, IEC to follow Covid-19 protocols

South African voters have until 16:00 on Friday to apply for a special ballot for the 2020 municipal by-elections taking place on November 11. Applications for special votes can be made using the... 

Govt convenes national taxi lekgotla

As part of government’s plans to build a new economy, attention is being given to the transport industry, with a national taxi lekgotla being convened this week to chart the course towards a more... 

Mkhize thanks well-wishers, warns of resurgence

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on Wednesday thanked South Africans for their well-wishes after he and his wife Dr May Mashego-Mkhize tested positive for the coronavirus. The Minister also warned... 

Economic recovery plan will protect jobs in vulnerable sectors - Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that the economic recovery plan he presented last week will protect jobs in vulnerable sectors that have been hit hard by the coronavirus... 

S Africa must put into effect revenue collection – Haroon Bhorat

University of Cape Town Professor Haroon Bhorat said on Friday that for South Africa to manage its deficit going forward, apart from hoping that growth gets kickstarted in the remaining part of the... 

Covid-19 has put fault lines into sharp focus – Mashaba

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba on Tuesday said that government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has drawn into sharp focus the fault lines in South Africa, calling on government to follow up... 

John Moodey joins ActionSA

Former Democratic Alliance Gauteng leader John Moodey has joined the newly launched ActionSA, recently formed by former Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba. Moodey will serve as the party’s... 

Access to agricultural land for farming a national priority – Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that broadening access to agricultural land for commercial production and subsistence farming is a national priority for government. In his weekly address... 

NUM supports Cosatu strike against corruption

The National Union of Mineworkers said on Tuesday that it would take part in the Congress of South African Trade Unions’ October 7 strike against corruption. NUM said while it noted efforts from... 

Inequalities hamper remote learning in S Africa – UCT study

A recent University of Cape Town study has revealed that technical and vocational education and training students are faring worse than university students in terms of internet access for remote... 

Mashaba vows retrieval of bodies from 2016 accident at Lily mine

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba on Wednesday said his party’s legal team will aim to present the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy with a court order to retrieve the container at Lily mine... 

Whistleblowing increased during Covid-19 – CW report

Not for profit organisation Corruption Watch (CW) on Tuesday released its Analysis of Corruption Trends Report, which showed that 55% of corruption reports were made after the declaration of the... 

UN should be strengthened, says Ramaphosa ahead of 75th session

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the strengthening of bodies such as the United Nations as South Africa prepares to virtually participate in 75th session of the UN’s General Assembly. In... 

British High Commission invites S African students to apply for Master's study in UK

The OR Tambo School of Leadership and the British High Commission is inviting South Africans to further their studies at a Master’s level, in any field, in the UK, by applying for the UK’s flagship... 

ANC KZN supports decision that members step aside pending court cases

The ruling African National Congress in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday said that it supported the decision taken by the National Executive Committee that members facing prosecutorial charges should step... 

Ramaphosa commends media’s Covid-19 coverage, urges free press

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday praised the work done by the South African media during the coronavirus pandemic, six months since the National State of Disaster was proclaimed. In his weekly... 

Unilever South Africa apologises for racist advert

Unilever South Africa has apologised for the images the company supplied for the Clicks website, which portrayed black hair as inferior and which ignited protests from the Economic Freedom... 

Dube-Ncube to inspect Margate Airport renovations

KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube will visit Margate on Saturday to inspect R10-million worth of renovations at the Margate Airport as the... 

EFF calls off protests following Clicks meeting

The Economic Freedom Fighters on Thursday called off all protest action at Clicks stores nationwide after meeting with the retailer’s delegation. The retailer issued an apology and has since pulled... 

DUT, Ithala sign MoU to boost KZN economy

KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube has applauded the recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between her department’s Ithala Development... 

Dube-Ncube congratulates CHEM Energy for opening S Africa’s first fuel cell factory

KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Nomusa Dube-Ncube has congratulated CHEM ENERGY, a subsidiary of Taiwanese conglomerate CHEM Corporation, which has opened... 

Ramaphosa announces three Bills in the fight against gender-based violence

South Africa is on the cusp of the most far-reaching legislative overhaul in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his weekly address to... 

All systems go for DA’s weekend policy conference

Democratic Alliance (DA) head of policy Gwen Ngwenya has given the all-clear for the party’s policy conference, taking place this weekend, pointing out that economic exclusion will be a major... 

SACP, partners plead with govt to urgently fight corruption

The South African Communist Party, alongside various organisations, have asked government and parliament to take urgent measures to enhance oversight mechanisms against corrupt individuals who are... 

State is falling short of expectations – Ramaphosa

As South Africa prepares to observe Public Service Month in September, President Cyril Ramaphosa admits that there are fundamental problems government is working to fix. He pointed out that the... 

More transparency needed in SOE appointments – IoDSA

The Institute of Directors in Southern Africa has called for more public transparency around board appointments in State-owned enterprises following the recent appointment of African National... 

Gumede asked to step aside as KZN MPL following backlash

The ruling African National Congress Provincial Executive Committee in KwaZulu-Natal has asked corruption accused former eThekwini Mayor Zandile Gumede to step aside from her new position as KZN... 

France donates R1.8m worth of medical equipment to South Africa

The French government has donated R1.8-million worth of medical material and personal protective equipment to South Africa, which will be distributed to hospitals in the Northern Cape, North West,... 

Climate-resilient economy is necessary – Ramaphosa

As South Africa tries to develop an urgent economic recovery programme, it is important that the new economy be resilient in the face of climate change. This was according to President Cyril... 

ANC, Zanu-PF need to be honest about Zim issues – Lindiwe Zulu

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu said on Friday that South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress and the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front both need to be... 

SIU appears before Scopa to discuss investigations related to Covid-19 pandemic

Special Investigating Unit (SIU) head of investigations Leonard Lekgetho has told the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) that his unit is, among other cases, investigating the... 

Nehawu to strike at National Health Laboratories Service

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union is preparing for a strike at the National Health Laboratories Service to amicably resolve a salary dispute dating back to August last year.... 

Ramaphosa warns of increased risk as S Africa moves to level 2 lockdown

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned of increased risk of transmission of the coronavirus following his weekend announcement that the country will move to level 2 of the national lockdown from... 

Arrival of Cuban medical team seminal moment between S Africa, Cuba – Mkhize

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize on Friday said that the arrival of the Cuban medical brigade in the country to assist in the battle against the novel coronavirus pandemic had marked another seminal... 

Tourism Minister publishes amended Risk Adjusted Strategy

The amended Risk Adjusted Strategy for Tourism Facilities, Services and Products has been announced by Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane. Guided tour operators, which includes overland... 

SACP calls for arrests and recovery of Eskom funds

The South African Communist Party (SACP) on Tuesday said while it welcomed the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU’s) move to recover funds from former Eskom executives, former board members, members... 

UIF will continue to process new claims

The Department of Employment and Labour together with the  National Economic Development and Labour Council social partners have announced that the Unemployment Insurance Fund will continue...