Ekurhuleni: Africa must strengthen its research infrastructure – particularly public research capabilities – if it is to meaningfully address inequality. Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, emphasized the importance of research in addressing structural inequality, poverty, and unemployment, which are rooted in the continent’s colonial past. He

Pretoria: Government has reaffirmed that Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) remains a key policy instrument of the State. ‘The policy remains central to South Africa’s economic transformation and forms part of South Africa’s long-term strategy to redress historic injustices, broaden economic participation, and build a truly inclusive economy,’ said Acting

Johannesburg: The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has bolstered its internal security capacity with the swearing in of 400 peace officers. This brings the total number of PRASA Peace Officers to 686. The officers will be responsible for safeguarding rail infrastructure, ensuring the safety of commuters, and protecting

Pretoria: The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has announced an extension for the submission of comments and supporting evidence regarding its review of fixed electricity charges. This extension pertains to the impact of the Fixed Charges, the Generation Capacity Charge (GCC), and other related charges applied by electricity

Ekurhuleni: Registration is currently open for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other civil society groups to participate in the Group of 20 (G20) Social Summit. This event is scheduled to take place from 18 – 20 November 2025 in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. According to South African Government News Agency, the Social Summit

Cape town: Western Cape MEC for Mobility, Isaac Sileku, has condemned the shooting that took place on the R300 in Cape Town on Monday that claimed the life of a minibus taxi official. Reports indicate that the victim was a high-ranking member of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and

Jakarta: President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, for a State Visit to the Southeast Asian country. According to South African Government News Agency, the State Visit will kick off President Ramaphosa’s three-nation visit to the region, which will also include a State Visit to Vietnam and a working

Hanoi: The buzz in Hanoi is unmistakable. Streets draped in vibrant red flags, and gold stars ripple in the autumn breeze, while the hum of motorbikes mingles with the soft chatter of locals anticipating the arrival of a special guest. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to touch down in the