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Day: February 25, 2025

Lesufi Sets Out Plan to Tackle Unemployment

Tshwane: Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced that at least 830,000 employment opportunities will be created in the province through public and private initiatives. The Premier made the announcement during the State of the Province Address held in Tshwane on Monday evening. According to South African Government News Agency, Lesufi

President Ramaphosa to Open G20 Finance Track Meeting

Cape Town: President Cyril Ramaphosa will open the first meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under South Africa’s Presidency. The meeting is set to focus on key areas such as the global economy, debt, infrastructure, joint finance and health task force, international taxation,

Level 2 Heavy Rain Warning Issued for KwaZulu-Natal

Durban: The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 heavy rain warning for KwaZulu-Natal. This follows widespread flooding that has claimed the lives of nine people. According to South African Government News Agency, the weather service released a statement warning of disruptive rainfall leading to localised

Energise Mzansi Campaign Aims to Educate South Africans on Energy Transition

Johannesburg: The Energy Council of South Africa has launched a nationwide campaign to empower South Africans to gain a better understanding of and engage in the energy transition. South Africa has committed to lowering carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050 and usher in a green economy. In that regard, government

President Ramaphosa Calls on Traditional Leaders to Shape South Africa’s Future

Cape Town: President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged traditional leaders to collaborate with the Government of National Unity (GNU) to build a prosperous and inclusive future for South Africa. Addressing the annual opening of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL) in Cape Town, the President emphasized the critical

Service Providers Ordered to Pay Back PPE Profits

Cape Town: The Special Tribunal has ordered 16 service providers to pay back some R21 million in profits linked to alleged irregularly awarded Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) contracts. The contracts were awarded by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development (KZN DSD) during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to

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