April 03, 2023
South Africa: Youth Employment Service a Beacon of Hope
The Youth Employment Service (YES) is creating critical opportunities for youth to receive training, to enter the labour market and receive an income to support themselves and… Read more »
March 30, 2023
South Africa: Tribute for Nurses Who Lost Lives During Pandemic
Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has paid tribute to the102 595 nurses who lost their lives when they became the first line of defence to protect South Africans… Read more »
South Africa: Government Concerned Over Locally Acquired Indigenous Cholera Cases
The Department of Health has expressed concern at the increasing number of locally acquired indigenous cholera cases following the four new cholera cases that were recorded over… Read more »
March 22, 2023
South Africa: Limpopo Firefighters Prepare for Winter Season
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment's Working on Fire (WoF) in Limpopo has officially kick-started preparations for the winter fire season by training… Read more »
South Africa: Respiratory Syncytial Virus On the Rise, Hospitals Urged to Prepare for Paediatric Admissions
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has announced that the detection rate of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is rising sharply. Read more »
South Africa: Conference Deliberates On Sexual, Reproductive Health Rights
The Department of Social Development will host a conference that seeks to deepen and promote access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights. Read more »
South Africa: Emergency Response Required for Climate Change Adaptation #AfricaClimateHope
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has emphasised the importance of accelerating efforts to adapt to the reality of a rapidly changing climate,… Read more »
March 02, 2023
South Africa: Cabinet Approves Plan for HIV, TB and STIs
Cabinet has approved the publication of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Tuberculosis (TB) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)… Read more »
February 28, 2023
South Africa: SA Must Invest in Education, Training to Compete Globally
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, says by investing in education and training, the country will be able to develop the skills… Read more »
March 01, 2023
South Africa: Minister Finalises Appeals in Relation to Fishing Rights
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has honoured her commitment to finalise appeals in the traditional linefish sectors by the end of the month. Read more »
February 06, 2023
South Africa: SA Records Slight Decline in Rhino Poaching
South Africa's relentless fight against rhino poaching in the Kruger National Park and other national parks saw a slight decline in poaching numbers across the country. Read more »
February 05, 2023
South Africa: Call for Partnerships to Improve Access to ECD Sector
Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane has called on education stakeholders and people with interest in the Early Childhood Development (ECD) and care sector, to collaborate with… Read more »
South Africa: Blompark Project On Track
With 150 houses already delivered since the first sod-turning ceremony in September 2021, residents of Blompark in Gansbaai, Western Cape can look forward to an additional 100… Read more »
South Africa: Mchunu to Receive Report On Nw Water Interventions
The North West Steering Committee led by Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, will on Monday meet its Technical Task Team to receive progress report and plans on water and… Read more »
February 03, 2023
South Africa: Public Works to Expropriate Servitudes to Improve Limpopo Power Supply
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has started a process of assessing if servitudes can be expropriated by Eskom in order to allow the power utility to supply… Read more »
South Africa: Johannesburg Water Safe for Consumption
The City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Thapelo Amad, has reassured Johannesburg residents that the City's water is safe for consumption. Read more »
January 27, 2023
South Africa: New Swine Fever Outbreak Confirmed in Gauteng
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has confirmed a new outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) on a farm in Gauteng. Read more »
January 24, 2023
South Africa: Pandor Hopes SA Will Learn From Greece's Renewables-Based Energy System
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, believes that the experience Greece has acquired over time in green power resources would be of immense value to… Read more »
January 18, 2023
South Africa: Government Working On Energy Relief Package for Small Businesses
The Department of Small Business Development is working on an energy relief package for the Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) with stakeholders to alleviate the… Read more »
January 09, 2023
South Africa: Release of Matric Results On Track
The Department of Basic Education says it is on track to release the Matric 2022 results on 20 January. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Mchunu to Inspect Welbedacht Pipeline Site
Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), Minister Senzo Mchunu, together with Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, are expected to conduct an inspection of the Welbedacht pipeline site… Read more »
January 04, 2023
South Africa: Strand Beach, Small Bay Reopened
The City of Cape Town reopened Small Bay and the affected section of Strand Beach on Tuesday. Read more »
December 13, 2022
South Africa: Panel Report to Shed Light On Basic Income Support
The Department of Social Development will today launch the Expert Panel Report on Basic Income Support in Kempton Park, Gauteng. Read more »
December 07, 2022
South Africa: President Calls On Forum to Use Science to Improve People's Lives, Fight Inequality
President Cyril Ramaphosa shone a spotlight on how science can play a role in improving people's lives and addressing the challenges facing the world including disease, climate… Read more »
December 02, 2022
South Africa: SA Needs R1.5 Trillion for Just Energy Transition
South Africa requires an initial funding of about R1.5 trillion to transition to a low carbon and climate resilient society for the five-year period 2023-2027, says Presidential… Read more »