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South Africa has Africa's only nuclear power plant at Koeberg near Cape Town and plans to add 2,500MW of nuclear power starting from 2032-33

South Africa To Build New Nuclear Plants: Govt

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said the extra 2,500MW of extra nuclear power would be "a significant milestone".

Table Mountain Attacks Highlight Crime Threat To S.Africa Tourism

Tourists look down from the platueau of Cape Town's Table Mountain where dozens of people have been attacked in recent weeks

Hikers hit the trail before dawn at South Africa's natural jewel Table Mountain, but instead of simply trekking its rugged landscape they were also demonstrating against a surge in attacks on walkers and tourists.

Transport Minister Urges Motorists, Pedestrians To Exercise Caution Following Mpumalanga Crash

Chikunga's statement came after a major road accident in Mpumalanga province on Friday killed seven people and injured more than 50.

Economists often see the performance of Singapore's open, trade-driven economy as a barometer for global trading activity

South African Deputy President In Singapore To Boost Ties Between Two Nations

The visit of the deputy president is aimed at building and strengthening bilateral relations, especially at increasing trade, economic, knowledge and cultural exchange between the two countries.

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Minister Blade Nzimande Stresses On Importance Of Township Economy In Growth Of Cities

Several communities "lack the necessary education, training and mentorship to capitalize on economic opportunities and create sustainable enterprises," he said, adding, "As a result, unemployment and poverty remain significant challenges in many townships across our country."

A vial of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is pictured at the International Community Health Services clinic in Seattle

Health Department Stations Over 9,000 Doctors, Nurses, Other Medical Professionals Across South Africa

The Department of Health revealed these professionals have been chosen from 10,386 applications they received online as part of their Internship and Community Service Programme.

The Standard Gauge Railway is Kenya's biggest infrastructure project since independence

PRASA Resumes Mainline Passenger Services In Time For The Holidays

The Mainline Passenger Services from Johannesburg to Durban and Cape Town was suspended in 2021 due to operational and network infrastructure challenges.

A woman holds a cable to charge a Renault Kangoo ZE electric utility vehicle at a Renault dealership in Cagnes-Sur-Mer

South Africa's White Paper On Electric Vehicles Focuses On Sustainable Transition

The country's trade and industry minister said the objective of the White Paper was to help South Africa transition the auto industry from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles to dual platform vehicles, including EVs and ICE by 2035.

Gangs often target schools for mass abductions for ransom in northwest Nigeria. Here shoes are seen abandoned by kidnapped students in a crime two years ago

443 Children Rescued From Over 40 Buses In Joint Sting Operation

The buses were carrying about 443 children under the age of eight without their parents or any guardians.

Benedict was regarded by conservatives in the church as a flag-bear for their values

Deputy President Urges Religious Leaders To Help Government Tackle Social Challenges

The deputy president urged the leaders to be a part of the government's initiatives to fight gender-based violence across South Africa and promote equality.

Diepsloot residents regularly hold protests against the high murder and rape rates in the township

7 Burned To Death In S. Africa Township 'Mob' Attack: Police

Extra police patrolled one of South Africa's most violent townships Sunday after a "mob" tied-up and burned to death seven men accused of a crime wave, police and residents said.

Plastic production has doubled in 20 years

South African Government 'Committed' To Tackling Plastic Pollution, Says Environment Minister

So far, the government has removed 368,600 tons of plastic waste from the country, supported more than 60,000 waste reclaimers and created 7,500 formal jobs.

Countries are under pressure to speed up the energy transition

Electricity Minister Says Load Shedding Might Ease As South Africa Gets Energy Equipment From China

The minister noted that the energy equipment will help South Africa to "preserve life," as it included at least 450 gasoline generators, which will be used in health facilities, courts and schools.

Infrastructure Project Delays Lead To Increase In Pre-Planned Expenses, Says Auditor General

Maluleke, who audited over 100 infrastructure projects in the last year, added that several of the delayed projects were of poor quality.

KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department Condemns 3 Female Security Officers' Rape

The attack happened on the same day President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South African men and boys to break the cycle of violence against women and children in line with the United Nations' campaign called "16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children."

Local residents watched in anguish as rescue workers tried to retrieve bodies from the mine

Impala Platinum Mine Accident: Energy Minister Assures Thorough Investigation After Elevator Failure Kills 11

The accident occurred on Monday afternoon when miners were being lifted up from an underground platinum mine. However, the elevator suddenly dropped from 650 feet, resulting in the death and injuries of the workers.

Man Taking Photo of Brown Decorative Speaker

South African Government To Celebrate Artistic And Technical Achievements

With this initiative, the government will develop a "participatory cultural platform" to support the artists and arts and culture pursuits.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has always denied any wrongdoing

President Ramaphosa Urges Men And Boys To Put An End To 'Gender-Based Violence'

Ramaphosa noted that gender-based violence continued in South Africa, as many people look at crime against women and children as a "private matter" or "family matter."

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South African Broadcasting Corporation Appoints Nomsa Chabeli As CEO

SABC said Chabeli was instrumental in mobile telephone network operator MTN becoming Brand of the Year in 2022.

State utility Eskom imposes daily scheduled blackouts, called load-shedding, to safeguard the grid whenever demand outstrips supply

Eskom Reduces Load Shedding From Stage 6 To Stage 4

The update was shared after some power-generating units were restored to help reduce the power cut stages.

Tax Ombud Commits To Assisting Complainants Against South African Revenue Service

SARS is responsible for collecting taxes -- including income tax, value-added tax (VAT), corporate tax, customs duties, excise duties, and other duties and levies -- in the country and also oversees.

South Africa's central bank governor to delivers keynote address

Reserve Bank Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged At 8.25%

The global growth has broadly remained unchanged at 2.7% (it was 2.6% earlier), as per the South African Reserve Bank. However, the decisions to alter the repo rate might change next year, depending on the data.

Pistorius, seen in court for sentencing procedures, is making his second shot at parole in less than eight months.

S. Africa's Pistorius In Fresh Parole Bid Decade After Murder

South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius was Friday seeking an early release from prison, a decade after he killed his girlfriend in a crime that gripped the world.

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Employment Minister Denies Corruption Allegations In R5 Billion UIF Jobs Deal

Thulas Nxesi challenged the businessman who made the allegations to present evidence to support his claims.

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South Africa Signs Loan Agreements With World Bank, Others To Support Just Energy Transition

National Treasury said that the concessional financing included a loan of $1 billion from the World Bank, €500 million from KfW and $300 million from the AfDB.

Eskom is struggling with rundown coal-fired plants which require repairs and hefty maintenance

South Africans Witness Stage 4 Of Load Shedding

Energy company Eskom, responsible for supplying electricity across the country, took to X on Wednesday to announce that South Africans will face Stage 4 of load shedding until further notice.

President Ramaphosa Highlights Urgent Need For Equal Access To Education

Education International 10th Africa Regional Conference was attended by around 400 delegates, observers and guests from across and beyond the region.

Breakthrough In Upstream Petroleum Industry Development To 'Catapult Our Economy To Greater Heights': Deputy Minister Nkabane

Speaking at the inaugural Energy Conference hosted by the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Deputy Minister Nobuhle Nkabane said a milestone as such "will catapult our economy to greater heights."

The mining sector presents significant concerns around human rights and environmental pollution

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