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Transnet Rail issues request for siding facilities proposals

Today at 09:12 AM, via SAnews

Transnet Rail issues request for siding facilities proposals

The Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has issued a Siding Lease Request for Proposals (RFPs), covering three siding facilities in the Eastern and Central Regions. 

The release will enable private-sector participation, accelerate network access, and drive sustainable revenue streams to support safer, more...

President delivers on SONA commitment with SANDF deployment 

Today at 08:50 AM, via SAnews

President delivers on SONA commitment with SANDF deployment 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to fast-track the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in Gauteng, delivering on a commitment made during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to strengthen the fight against crime and illegal mining. A total of 550 SANDF members began their deployment in...

SA calls for ceasefire, dialogue amid Middle East tensions

Yesterday at 21:08 PM, via SAnews

SA calls for ceasefire, dialogue amid Middle East tensions

South Africa continues to call for an urgent ceasefire and dialogue as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, warning that the conflict threatens global stability and humanitarian conditions. 

Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria on Wednesday, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)...

US Ambassador apologises for remarks following meeting with DIRCO

Yesterday at 20:48 PM, via SAnews

US Ambassador apologises for remarks following meeting with DIRCO

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that the United States Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell has apologised and expressed regret over remarks that were viewed as undiplomatic following a meeting with government officials. 

Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria...

SA, Germany sign agreement to strengthen cooperation on FMD control

Yesterday at 15:43 PM, via SAnews

SA, Germany sign agreement to strengthen cooperation on FMD control

South African Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and Germany’s Federal Minister of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity, Alois Rainer, have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on Agricultural Development aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on the control of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and trade in...

Over 94 000 cattle vaccinated against FMD in Eastern Cape

Yesterday at 15:00 PM, via SAnews

Over 94 000 cattle vaccinated against FMD in Eastern Cape

Over 94 000 cattle in the Eastern Cape have been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), as part of the ongoing efforts to control and prevent the spread of the disease in affected and surrounding areas in the province.

According to the provincial Department of Agriculture, a total of 94 000 cattle were vaccinated...

Statistics Amendment Act ushers new era for data collection

Yesterday at 14:28 PM, via SAnews

Statistics Amendment Act ushers new era for data collection

The implementation of the Statistics Amendment Act by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has opened a new era of data collection and strengthened the overall integrity of the national data ecosystem since it came into effect last October.

This is according to Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli, who led the...

Government reviews appeals for offshore oil, gas exploration projects

Yesterday at 12:53 PM, via SAnews

Government reviews appeals for offshore oil, gas exploration projects

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, is proceeding with the determination of appeals lodged against several environmental authorisations granted for offshore oil and gas exploration projects. 

“This decision is intended to avoid any further ‘decision paralysis’. We have a...

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