South African Tribune

eThekwini: The eThekwini Municipality has announced a significant allocation of approximately R10 billion aimed at rebuilding and upgrading its water, electricity, and solid waste management infrastructure. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to ensure these trading services become self-sufficient in the coming years. According to South African Government…

Johannesburg: President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences following the passing of Ashwin Trikamjee, the President of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha and Chairperson of the National Religious Leaders' Forum. Trikamjee was a respected lawyer and activist who advocated for religious tolerance. According to South African Government News Agency,…

Pretoria: Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has published the Draft Transformation Fund concept document for a 30-day public commentary period, inviting members of the public and interested parties to provide inputs and comments from March 20 until May 7. According to South African Government News Agency, the fund…

Emanguzi: A serial hijacker linked to a number of vehicle theft and hijacking cases has been tracked, traced, and arrested in Emanguzi, KwaZulu-Natal. The serial offender was previously arrested and convicted in five separate cases in Gauteng and Mpumalanga. According to South African Government News Agency, on Monday, the Emanguzi…

Gauteng: The Department of Health has urged the public to remain vigilant regarding symptoms of mpox, as three additional laboratory-confirmed cases of the disease have been identified in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. According to South African Government News Agency, the newly confirmed cases include a 38-year-old man, who sought treatment at a…

EThekwini: EThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has announced the city's commitment to constructing permanent housing for families affected by recent floods. During an Executive Council meeting this week, Xaba reported that between February 19 and March 15, 2025, the floods resulted in 15 fatalities and considerable infrastructure damage. According to…

Johannesburg: Social grant beneficiaries who have not replaced their South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold cards with the new Postbank black cards are urged to do so. On 20 March 2025, SASSA gold cards will be deactivated, potentially leading to disruptions for those who have not transitioned to the…

Johannesburg: Constitution Hill will this weekend host one of Gauteng's key events - the 2025 Human Rights Festival from 20 to 23 March 2025. 'Celebrating it's 7th year, the event invites the public to commemorate South Africa's Human Rights Day and celebrate the memory of those liberation heroes who took…

Pretoria: The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has announced initiatives that will significantly contribute to the sustainable management of South Africa's plantations while creating employment opportunities. Through such initiatives, 1461 workers have been employed through the Expanded Public Works Programme, providing the communities within these…

Pretoria: The strong working relationship between the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) and local tour guides and operators has proven to be the key driving force for the booming cruise tourism industry within the city. According to South African Government News Agency, the Tourist Guide Association of Mandela Bay (TGAMB),…