SANews, SA government news service
Motlanthe appointed to chair legislative review panel
19th January 2016 Former President Kgalema Motlanthe has been appointed to chair an advisory panel that will be tasked with assessing key legislation that was passed... →
Township businesses to get govt contracts
14th October 2015 The Gauteng Provincial Government has committed to giving qualifying township-based businesses all contracts that are under R500 000. Gauteng MEC... →
New customs legislation to benefit SA
14th October 2015 Brand new customs legislation, which the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is expected to implement soon, will bring about a number of trade... →
President Zuma to visit DRC
14th October 2015 South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are expected to take their relations to new heights when President Jacob Zuma visits that... →
SIU to probe Buffalo City Municipality
22nd September 2015 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will started probing the affairs of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, in the Eastern Cape, with... →
DTI reiterates Aerosud presence at CAV
22nd September 2015 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has reiterated that Aerosud occupies a building in the Centurion Aerospace Village (CAV). “Assertions by... →
Tough action against housing contractors
21st September 2015 Gauteng MEC for Human Settlements Jacob Mamabolo has warned that action will be taken against contractors who fail on their contractual... →
Steps to ensure clean governance
15th September 2015 Government has commended the private and public sector for taking steps to ensure clean governance through the verification of qualifications. The... →
SA's top brands announced
15th September 2015 MTN, Vodacom and Sasol have emerged as the top three most valuable brands in South Africa. This was revealed on Tuesday when Brand South Africa and... →
Efforts stepped up in climate change
15th September 2015 South Africa has stepped up efforts to reduce the country’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, says Environmental Affairs Minister... →
Parents forced to take responsibility for maintenance payments
10th September 2015 The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has welcomed the signing of the Maintenance Amendment Act into law which will improve the... →
Bill to make copper theft a serious offence
10th September 2015 President Jacob Zuma has announced that Cabinet has approved a Bill that will help curb copper theft and any vandalism of infrastructure because... →
SA attends Agoa Forum
26th August 2015 Trade and Industry Minister, Dr Rob Davies, has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, where he will attend the 14th African Growth and Opportunity Act... →
Collective efforts needed to manage water efficiently
25th August 2015 Department of Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has called for collective leadership in the efforts to manage water efficiently for... →
Free trade agreement to offer limitless opportunities
25th August 2015 Once established, the Continental Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) will offer “limitless opportunities” to world markets such as Japan, says Deputy... →
Government welcomes Medupi's unit 6 operation
24th August 2015 Government has welcomed the full commercial operation of unit six at the Medupi power station. “This is a good achievement by Medupi and is in line... →
95% of S Africans access drinking water
17th August 2015 Government has already met the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals of reducing the number of people who don’t have access to basic water... →
Operation Phakisa to raise standard of education
13th August 2015 Preliminary work has begun for Operation Phakisa in Basic Education, and the Education Phakisa Lab process will begin in September/October this... →
Operation Phakisa betters health services
13th August 2015 The health system in South Africa has since last November received a face-lift, as government launched Operation Phakisa Ideal Clinic Realisation... →
New national policy for youth
13th August 2015 Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Performance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Administration Jeff Radebe, says the National Youth... →
Telecoms DG placed on precautionary suspension
7th August 2015 Telecommunications and Postal Services Director General Rosey Sekese has been placed on precautionary suspension for a period of 60 days while the... →
Local government’s financial management improves
7th August 2015 The recent report on local government audit outcomes by the Auditor General shows a steady trend towards good governance and sound financial... →
Measures to safeguard separation of powers
7th August 2015 President Jacob Zuma says government has taken measures to safeguard the separation of powers doctrine, especially with regard to the independence... →
Trade between Brics countries up 70%
6th August 2015 President Jacob Zuma says trade has increased by 70% between Brics member countries over the past couple of years and that South Africa stands to... →
Teachers get qualifications in order
4th August 2015 The Department of Basic Education is moving to ensure teachers in all provinces get their qualifications in order. THe department is on a drive to... →
Notorious Moloto Road now part of Sanral network
3rd August 2015 One of South Africa’s most dangerous roads, the Moloto Road which runs north of Pretoria and passes through three provinces, has been incorporated... →
Eskom to implement load-shedding
3rd August 2015 Due to increased electricity demand and a shortage of generation capacity, Eskom will implement stage 2 load shedding this afternoon. This after... →
DTPS Minister supports independent inquiry
3rd August 2015 Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services Siyabonga Cwele says he agrees with the Public Service Commission’s recommendation that there... →
Petrol price to drop by 51c
31st July 2015 The petrol price will come down by 51c as of next week, said the Department of Energy on Friday. According to the department, the price of Diesel... →
Treasury takes steps to improve retirement industry
23rd July 2015 National Treasury is taking steps towards implementing proposals that aim to lower charges and improve market conduct in the retirement industry.... →
Court ruling on Putco application welcomed
16th July 2015 Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Ismail Vadi has welcomed a Labour Court judgement which dismissed an application by Putco to have new bus operator,... →
SA, EU discuss climate change
16th July 2015 South Africa and the European Commission on Thursday stressed the importance of intensifying urgent action to address the issue of climate... →
South Africa, China expand trade
15th July 2015 Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says government would like to see more South African companies expand into China. He said over 60 South African... →
SA hails Iran nuclear deal
15th July 2015 South Africa has hailed the nuclear deal reached between Iran and six world powers in Vienna on Tuesday, saying the deal is victory of diplomacy... →
President Zuma welcomes HIV, Aids report
15th July 2015 President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the report by the United Nations Programme on HIV and Aids on the significant progress that South Africa has made... →
Deputy President negotiating release of detained S Africans
15th July 2015 Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is in China for an official visit, has taken the opportunity to get clarity on the South Africans being... →
Despite recent rainfall, drought remains severe in KZN
7th July 2015 The KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department has warned that despite the recent rainfall, which has been pouring in... →
Mining towns get R18bn facelift
1st July 2015 Government has allocated R18-billion to improve the socioeconomic conditions of distressed mining communities across the country. Headed by the... →
Home Affairs debates immigration policy with stakeholders
30th June 2015 The Department of Home Affairs on Tuesday kicked off a two-day colloquium in Pretoria to deliberate on South Africa’s international migration... →
Municipalities buy less electricity – Stats SA report
30th June 2015 Purchases of electricity by municipalities have decreased by 4.4% between the quarters ended December 2014 and March 2015, Statistics South Africa... →
Deputy President dispatched to Lesotho
30th June 2015 Deputy President and SADC Facilitator Cyril Ramaphosa has been urgently sent to Lesotho to consult with Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili. This... →
