SANews, SA government news service
Urgent need to build research capacity in Africa
20th October 2014 Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has illustrated the urgent need to accelerate focused... →
Deputy President Ramaphosa returns to Lesotho
20th October 2014 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Facilitator and Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will return to Lesotho today to continue with... →
President Zuma to release ocean economy delivery plans
13th October 2014 President Jacob Zuma will release the results of work done to explore the potential of the country’s ocean economy at the first Operation Phakisa... →
Municipal account payment kiosks for Ekurhuleni malls
13th October 2014 Ekurhuleni residents will soon be able to walk into major malls around the city and pay for their municipal services while doing their shopping.... →
Progress made in fight against environmental crimes
8th October 2014 Authorities say they have made progress in the fight against environmental crimes in the 2013/2014 financial year. This is according to the... →
Minister receives Lwandle report
8th October 2014 Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says she will study the findings and recommendations of the report of the Ministerial Commission of... →
PSC calls for transparency, accountability
8th October 2014 The Public Service Commission (PSC) has called for transparency and accountability in order to build a South Africa where all citizens enjoy a high... →
Competition Commission reopens supermarkets investigation
7th October 2014 The Competition Commission has reopened its supermarkets investigation, it announced on Tuesday. The commission, which is an entity of the Economic... →
President not angry about e-tolls position
6th October 2014 The Presidency on Monday said media reports stating that President Jacob Zuma is angry about the stance of the African National Congress (ANC) on... →
Nonmotorised transport the way to go in eThekwini
3rd October 2014 The City of eThekwini has unveiled its Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) Network at the Green Hub in Durban. Mayor James Nxumalo on Thursday said the... →
Presidency clarifies Nobel Laureates Summit suspension
3rd October 2014 The Presidency says comments by Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille, where she blamed government for the cancellation of the 14th World Summit of... →
Reserve Bank reviewing Shuttleworth judgment
2nd October 2014 The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has taken note of the Mark Shuttleworth judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal and is reviewing the... →
SADC observer mission to be launched in Mozambique
2nd October 2014 International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane is in Mozambique for the launch of the SADC Election Observer Mission ahead... →
President Zuma appoints new commissioners
2nd October 2014 President Jacob Zuma has appointed Dr Vincent Maphai and Elizabeth Maepa as additional members of the Commission of Inquiry into the Remuneration... →
Italy's CEOs explore investment opportunities in SA
2nd October 2014 Italy’s captains of industry are in South Africa to explore investment opportunities in the energy, manufacturing and agroindustry fields. Paolo... →
Infrastructure a catalyst for job creation
2nd October 2014 Transport Minister Dipuo Peters says infrastructure development is the catalyst for job creation, economic development and ultimately improving the... →
Taking basic education to greater heights
2nd October 2014 Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says while a lot of progress has been made in improving the standard of education in the country, more... →
Parental training recommended for first time parents
2nd October 2014 The National Summit on Families has recommended that first time parents receive parental training as part of supporting families in the country.... →
President Zuma to launch third phase of EPWP
2nd October 2014 President Jacob Zuma is expected to launch the third phase of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) on Friday in Keiskammahoek, near King... →
Deputy President continues with Lesotho mediation efforts
1st October 2014 Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as the facilitator of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), will today continue with... →
Nominate the best for State companies – Brown
30th September 2014 Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has urged that the best candidates be nominated to serve on the boards of State Owned Entities (SOEs).... →
New moves in Judiciary
30th September 2014 The transfer of the functions, personnel and the necessary resources from the Department of Justice to the Office of the Chief Justice, will go a... →
New website improves CIPC
30th September 2014 The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) says it is encouraged with the response to its new look and online transaction website.... →
No commission to probe Phiyega – Presidency
29th September 2014 President Jacob Zuma has not appointed a committee to investigate the National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega, the Presidency said on... →
Legal Practice Bill signed
25th September 2014 President Jacob Zuma has signed the Legal Practice Bill into law after many years of discussions, negotiations and concessions. The Presidency on... →
UN leader tells countries to learn from MDGs
25th September 2014 United Nation Secretary General Ban Ki Moon on Wednesday called on UN member-states to build on the foundation laid by the Millennium Development... →
Energy Department to build its capacity
23rd September 2014 The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Energy, Fikile Majola, says the committee will work together with the Department of Energy to build... →
SA pushes for UN transformation
22nd September 2014 South Africa has vowed to push for the transformation of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) ahead of the 69th UN General Assembly debate... →
Police in control of crime - Phiyega
22nd September 2014 While challenges with certain categories of crime such as murder and sexual offences remain, South Africa’s police have a firm handle on crime,... →
Sexual offences, rape figures decrease
19th September 2014 South Africa has seen a decrease in sexual offences crimes, National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega has announced. Releasing the crime... →
Alcohol, drug abuse key drivers of murder, attempted murder
19th September 2014 Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko says generally, alcohol and drug abuse, were the major contributing factors to the increase in reported cases of... →
2013/14 crime stats released
19th September 2014 The South African Police Service (SAPS) today released the crime statistics for the 2013/14 financial year, which show a range of increases and... →
Scotland votes 'No' to independence
19th September 2014 The "No" campaign won the Scottish referendum on Friday to keep the territory within the United Kingdom. Chief Counting Officers Mary Pitcaithly... →
African infrastructure development gains momentum
18th September 2014 Infrastructure development on the continent has gained momentum, with a special office to be set up soon, to champion this cause. Cabinet on... →
Tighter rules on public servants’ ethics
17th September 2014 The Department of Public Service and Administration has announced that stiffer rules are being introduced to tighten the management of ethics and... →
IPID probe finds no grounds to prosecute Phiyega
15th September 2014 An investigation into National Police Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega, has found no reasonable prospects to prosecute her. The Independent... →
SA Ministers participate in Summer Davos
11th September 2014 South African Ministers are in China to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) of Champions, where they will share ideas around science,... →
Correctional Services outlines policy on inmates with disabilities
11th September 2014 The Department of Correctional Services says it has a policy regarding the handling of inmates with disabilities, which stipulates that inmates... →
Public servants must comply with PFMA
11th September 2014 President Jacob Zuma says accounting officers of departments, constitutional institutions and accounting authorities of public entities are... →
Department works to stop unlawful social grant deductions
11th September 2014 Discussions are underway between the Social Development Department and the South African Reserve Bank to protect the bank accounts and confidential... →
SA, Australia talk mining, ocean economy
11th September 2014 South Africa and Australia have committed to advance each other’s common interests, while unleashing mutual economic opportunities. This emerged... →
