South Africa

Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 30 October to 3 November 2023.

Cash-strapped motorists will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps on Wednesday as the price of petrol is set to come down by R1.78 a litre.

The Special Tribunal has set aside an R8million personal protective equipment contract awarded by the Transport department in 2020.

The Springboks’ nail biting victory over New Zealand carries far greater meaning and symbolism for South Africans than just a sporting achievement.

Parliament has sent a congratulatory message to the Springboks for their record setting win against New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final.

Efforts by various law enforcement agencies to curb various crimes in communities continue to yield successful outcomes with over 300 suspects having been arrested over the weekend in Gauteng.

Eskom has implemented Stage 2 load shedding in a bid to replenish emergency reserves ahead of the colder weather expected this week.

South Africans will get an opportunity see the 2023 Rugby World Cup trophy when the Springboks rugby team tour the country this week.

With the start of the National Senior Certificate examinations today, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has expressed confidence in the work done by the Department of Basic Education, schools management and educators to prepare the Class of 2023 for their final exams.

Over 717 377 matriculants are expected to sit for their final examinations across 6 898 centres on Monday, as the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations get underway.

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has commended the opening of the Saudi Arabia e-Visa system to South Africans.

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo will participate in a high-level ministerial panel discussion at the sixth edition of Cairo Water Week (CWW2023) in Cairo, Egypt this week.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the Springboks after their historic 2023 Rugby World Cup victory at the Stade de France on Saturday night.

Government has joined millions of South Africans, Africans and Springbok fans from across the globe in congratulating the 2023 Rugby World Cup champions, after beating News Zealand during the tournament’s final at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday night.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says it will monitor places of leisure such as fan parks and public gatherings ahead of, during and post the 2023 Rugby World Cup final match.