Minimum Wage to Increase by 4.2%
Nomakhosazana Meth, Employment and Labour Minister, recently announced a 4.2% increase of the national minimum wage rate, which will come into effect on March 1st. This will increase the minimum wage hourly pay from R27,58 to R28,79.
12.7% Eskom Tariff Hike Approved by Nersa
On Thursday this week, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) announced that Eskom’s 12.7% electricity increase for the 2025/26 financial year had been approved. The new tariffs will come into effect from the start of April 2025.
Western Cape: Massive Solar Project to Benefit Communities
In Riversdale, Western Cape, a multimillion-rand solar initiative is under construction that will create job opportunities as well as other economic prospects in the area.
Israel-Hamas: Third Hostage Release Takes Place in Occupied West Bank
On Thursday, the third hostage exchange between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas - under the ceasefire deal - took place.
SASSA Automatically Cancels Fraudulent Grant Payments
In Mpumalanga this week, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) stated that it would be automatically cancelling all fraudulent R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payouts.
Ninety Palestinian Detainees Released as Part of Ceasefire Deal
On Monday this week following the agreed ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, ninety Palestinian prisoners were released from Israeli prisons. Included were 69 women and 21 teenaged boys that were taken from the occupied West Bank as well as Jerusalem.
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Ramaphosa: G20 to Foster “Fundamental Transformation”
On Tuesday; during an event leading up to the World Economic Forum; President Cyril Ramaphosa stressed that South Africa is undergoing a “fundamental transformation” through economic growth.
South Africa Welcomes Middle East Ceasefire Agreement
In a statement following the confirmation of a ceasefire agreement between Palestinian group Hamas and Israel - brokered by Qatar - the South African government has called for lasting peace after 15 months of war.
Class Of 2024 Achieves Historic Pass Rate
With a combined pass rate of 87.3%, the Matric Class of 2024 has achieved the highest pass rate in the history of the nation.
eThekwini: Millions Invested Into Informal Traders Infrastructure
In response to the developmental challenges, urban decay, and the 2022 flood damages, President Cyril Ramaphosa created the eThekwini Presidential Working Group in April 2024 to help rebuild and provide support to the eThekwini municipality.
Home Affairs Operates Extra Hours This Month
From the 6th-17th January, the Department of Home Affairs will be extending operating hours, applicable from Mondays to Fridays.
Matric Results to be Published in Newspapers this Month
Following the conflict between the High Court and the Department of Basic Education in November, the Department will now be publishing the 2024 matric results in national newspapers.
Western Cape: Outreach Programme Hosted by Department
Expected to run for a week between the 7th-14th January, the Department of Social Development alongside the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the National Development Agency (NDA) will be hosting an outreach programme in the Western Cape to promote sustainable means of living and to combat poverty.
Koeberg Power Station Provides Additional Energy to the Grid
On Monday this week, Eskom successfully synchronised Koberg’s Nuclear Power Station; Unit 2; to the national grid.
Eastern Cape: Road Traffic Management Corporation to Monitor Road Safety
In light of the sharp increase in road accidents across the Eastern Cape as holidaymakers return home, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) announced it will help to reduce crashes and fatalities in the province.
United Nations: Israeli Strikes Severely Threaten Gaza Healthcare
On Tuesday this week, a United Nations report stated findings that Israel’s continued strikes near hospitals in Gaza has threatened Palestinian healthcare to the verge of collapse.