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No immediate risk of fuel shortages, says dept

Yesterday at 19:59 PM, via SAnews

No immediate risk of fuel shortages, says dept

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has reassured South Africans that the country currently faces no immediate risk of fuel shortages, despite rising global oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting international markets.

In a media statement issued on Tuesday, the department said it remains in constant...

Koeberg’s Unit 2 reaches 365 consecutive days of operations

Yesterday at 19:39 PM, via SAnews

Koeberg’s Unit 2 reaches 365 consecutive days of operations

Unit 2 at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station has successfully operated for 365 consecutive days – at an average of 99.4% Energy Availability Factor (EAF) – since major upgrades were completed.

This is according to Eskom, who said in a statement on Tuesday that the unit delivers about 946MW of reliable electricity to the...

Smart ID digitisation programme initiated in 2015

Yesterday at 19:30 PM, via SAnews

Smart ID digitisation programme initiated in 2015

Government has in a statement on Tuesday corrected claims that the Department of Home Affairs’ partnership with banks on Smart ID cards is “new and driven by a political party”.

A statement issued by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) on Tuesday said the partnership with the banks was started as part of the...

BMA dismissed over 50 immigration officers for acts of corruption

Yesterday at 17:29 PM, via SAnews

BMA dismissed over 50 immigration officers for acts of corruption

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has dismissed more than 50 immigration officials found to be involved in corrupt activities at ports of entry across the country.

Speaking to SAnews.gov.za on the sidelines of an Anti-Corruption Forum in Ladybrand on Tuesday, BMA Commissioner Micheal Masiapato said a further 38...

BMA dismisses over 50 immigration officers for acts of corruption

Yesterday at 17:29 PM, via SAnews

BMA dismisses over 50 immigration officers for acts of corruption

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has dismissed more than 50 immigration officials found to be involved in corrupt activities at ports of entry across the country.

Speaking to SAnews.gov.za on the sidelines of an Anti-Corruption Forum in Ladybrand on Tuesday, BMA Commissioner Micheal Masiapato said a further 38...

Government welcomes continued growth in South Africa’s economy

Yesterday at 15:15 PM, via SAnews

Government welcomes continued growth in South Africa’s economy

Government has welcomed the latest data released by Statistics South Africa showing that South Africa’s economy grew by 1.1% in 2025, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 0.4% in the fourth quarter.  

Fourth quarter performance, covering the period from October to December, marks the fifth consecutive quarter...

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