SA GOVERNMENT WARNS AGAINST SPREADING HARMFUL INFORMATION

Mon 30 October 2023: The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has warned the public against sharing a message that is circulating and promising free data. “The department would like to warn members of the public to desist from participating in sharing the false information and cautions against opening such links as they are […]

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PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA LAUDS SPRINGBOKS’ HISTORIC WORLD CUP VICTORY

Sun 29 October 2023: President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the Springboks after their historic 2023 Rugby World Cup victory at the Stade de France on Saturday night. The Springboks claimed their Rugby World Cup victory over New Zealand, making South Africa the first country to win the championship four times. The President offered his congratulations […]

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WORLD BANK SUPPORTS SA’S TRANSITION TO CLEANER ENERGY WITH A $1 BILLION LOAN

Thu 26 October 2023: The World Bank Board has committed to support South Africa’s efforts to promote long-term energy security and a low carbon transition with a $1 billion Development Policy Loan (DPL). “We are pleased to support South Africa’s government, which has taken decisive reforms to address the challenges posed by the energy crisis. […]

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‘WAKE-UP CALL’ FOR EU AS REPORT REVEALS SPIKE IN ANTI-BLACK RACISM

Wed 25 October 2023: Anti-Black racism is on the rise throughout Europe, with nearly half of people of African descent facing discrimination in their daily lives, a report has found. The survey, commissioned by the European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), revealed that 46 percent of first and second-generation Black immigrants in 13 EU countries have […]

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IEC LAUNCHES THE 2024 NATIONAL AND PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS PROGRAMME

Wed 25 October 2023: The Electoral Commission of South Africa has formally launched the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE 2024) programme as a means of declaring its readiness to host millions of eligible voters at over 23 296 voting stations across the country next year. According to the Electoral Commission, the NPE 2024 will […]

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