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SA’s G20 legacy programme to tackle energy inefficiency in Africa
The Africa Energy Efficiency Facility (AfEEF) – a legacy project of South Africa’s G20 presidency – aims to mobilise $3 billion over the next few years in a bid to combat crippling energy inefficiencies across the continent.
This according to Deputy Minister for Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, who spoke...
Western Cape completes R43.5m upgrade of Boontjieskraal Road
The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) has completed a R43.5 million project to upgrade and perform emergency repairs on Main Road (MR) 276, also known as Boontjieskraal Road, located near Bot River.
According to the provincial government, the 6.7km road connects the N2 highway between Bot River and Caledon on...
President Ramaphosa to undertake working visits to Ireland and Belgium
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to undertake working visits to Ireland on 08 October 2025 and to the Belgium on 09 October 2025.In a statement on Tuesday, The Presidency said the President will on Wednesday hold official talks in Ireland with Irish President Michael D. Higgins and Prime Minister Micheál...
No injuries reported in Charlotte Maxeke Hospital fire
The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that no injuries have been sustained following a fire incident at the female psychiatry ward at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital on Monday afternoon.
In a statement on Monday, the department said a mental health patient set fire to her bed while demanding to be...
SANDF launches week-long fitness programme for soldiers
To maintain high levels of fitness and physical agility among its soldiers, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has initiated a week-long programme of intensive sporting and recreational activities.
This initiative aims to improve fitness, boost morale, and foster cohesion, ensuring a combat-ready military...
DSD strengthens efforts against human trafficking
As part of National Social Development Month, the Department of Social Development has hosted a Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign at Bosman, Pretoria.
Speaking at the event on Friday, the department’s Trafficking in Persons Coordinator, Buti Kulwane, highlighted the department’s critical role in combating human trafficking...
Police Commissioner warns against attacks on police officers
As the South African Police Service (SAPS) prepares to launch its safer festive season operations today, National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola has issued a stern warning against attacks on police officers.
Masemola warns that anyone who tries to stop police officers in carrying out their mandate in...
DIRCO and partners to host G20 town hall meeting in Durban
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA) and the University of KwaZulu-Natal, will host a Group of 20 (G20) Town Hall Outreach event on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, in Durban.
The theme of the event will be: “Financial Inclusion for...
eThekwini launches public transport information centre
In a bold move towards transforming the commuter experience, eThekwini Municipality has officially launched its Public Transport Information Centre.
The centre is housed within the City’s Traffic Management Centre in the Durban Central Business District.
The centre launch coincides with national Transport Month and is designed...
South African flotilla activists arrive safely in Jordan
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that South African citizens who were detained in Israel have safely arrived in Jordan.
According to the department, South Africa‘s Ambassador to Jordan, Tselane Mokuena, was present to receive the delegation on behalf of the country.
On Monday,...
Government confirms approval of permit for Abakan Air
The Department of Transport has confirmed the approval and issuing of a Foreign Operator’s Permit (FOP) to the Abakan Air for transporting general cargo, civilian helicopter, and acrobatic airplanes.
The operator applied for the FOP on 09 September 2025. The department subsequently issued the permit on 23 September 2025.
“It...
Two young siblings from Johannesburg are proving that talent and determination can run in the family.
South Africa showcases premium abalone to Europe
The South Africa Abalone Export Council has set its sights on the European market as part of its market diversification strategy.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Council, Rhomona Gounden, is currently representing the sector at the prestigious Anuga Food and Beverage Trade Fair in Cologne, Germany, together with 30 other South...
Op-Ed by Tiffany A. Archer, Esq., Founder & President of Eunomia Risk Advisory & Eunomia Global Africa’s digital future hinges not on simply adopting the latest artificial intelligence (AI) innovations, but on shaping them to fit the continent’s vast, complex cultural tapestry. As the world turns to Africa as a potential leader in ethical technology, […]
Everything is united – except it’s not! In this podcast, Mark Barnes and Tim Cohen discuss the prospects of Unite for Change, comprising GOOD, Rise Mzansi and Build One SA, and wonder why they are uniting rather than being united.
An 11-year-old child was killed and two others injured when a police van crashed into a shack in Delft, Cape Town, on Saturday, 4 October.
Recognising the rights of persons with disabilities
Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has outlined government’s efforts that are intended to protect and promote the rights of persons living with disabilities.Addressing Uganda’s delegations for the South-to-South benchmark visit in Pretoria, the Minister explained that the rights of persons...
The DA’s mayoral candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay, Retief Odendaal, walked to the podium in a hall in Gqeberha’s Algoa Park on Monday morning to launch his campaign as an Afrikaans pop rock tune bellowed: Ruk reg! Ruk reg met Retief! (Fix it! Fix it with Retief!).
Government calls for investment in circular economy
With the official opening of Extrupet’s new food-grade Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) plastic recycling plant in Cape Town, government has encouraged the waste sector to invest in building a circular economy that works for all.
This plant adds 15 000 tonnes of recycled PET per year, taking Extrupet’s total output from 30 000...
Over 1 000 suspects arrested in Gauteng during Operation Shanela II
A high-density police operation led by Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, has resulted in the arrest of over 1 500 suspects involved in various serious crimes across the province.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the intensified crime-fighting campaign,...
Tanzania-based agritech startup MazaoHub has raised USD 2 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round to advance its mission of improving soil health, irrigation efficiency, and market access for smallholder farmers through artificial intelligence. The round includes USD 1.5 million in equity, led by Catalyst Fund, and USD 500,000 in non-dilutive capital from the Livelihood Impact […]