South Africa: Zikalala Calls for the Participation of Women in the Built Industry

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has called for more work to be done to ensure the participation of women in the built industry including the use of… Read more »

Africa: Africa Stands At the Centre of SA's Foreign Policy - President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has asserted that Africa stands firmly at the centre of South Africa's foreign policy. Read more »

South Africa: Riverlands Report Shows Failure in Meeting Dam Safety Standards

A preliminary report into the Riverlands dam failure has revealed that all dams located in Riverlands farm in the Swartland Local Municipality did not meet the dam safety standards… Read more »

South Africa: Call for Stronger Social Partnerships

KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has called for better social partnership involvement in developing medium to… Read more »

South Africa: Government Working 'Urgently' to Resolve Logistics Challenges

Government remains confident that the implementation of the Freight Logistics Roadmap will enable investment in South Africa's ports and rail systems, said President Cyril… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Groundbreaking Study Transforms TB Treatment Policy Globally

A groundbreaking initiative, BEAT-Tuberculosis, has become the world's first programme in the battle against drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) for all population groups,… Read more »

South Africa: Visa Applicants to Receive Outcomes of Visa Waiver Applications Digitally

In an important first step towards the digital transformation of the Department of Home Affairs, Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber has instituted a new rule to deliver the… Read more »

South Africa: Nzimande Calls for Urgent Need to Transform South Africa's Science Landscape

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, has called on the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) to convene a summit to discuss… Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Sees a Decline in HIV Prevalence, but Gaps Remain

The Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI) for Limpopo has found that the province had one of the lowest HIV prevalence levels among all… Read more »

South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Respond to Questions in the National Assembly

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday afternoon account to the nation on the work of government when he responds to Questions for Oral Reply in the National Assembly in… Read more »

South Africa: Eastern Cape Government to Embark On Veldfire Damage Tour

The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) will next month embark on an across-province tour to engage with farmer associations affected by the… Read more »

South Africa: Deepening Government, Business Partnership Critical for SA

President Cyril Ramaphosa says although the partnership between business and government has yielded results in sectors such as energy and logistics, much more can be done… Read more »

South Africa: Concern Over Unaffordability of Housing

Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi has expressed concern at the high number of people who cannot access housing. Read more »

South Africa: Sentencing of Notorious Poaching Kingpin Welcomed

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the recent sentencing of a notorious poaching kingpin by a Mozambican Court. Read more »

South Africa: Govt to Launch Programme to Clean Cities Across SA

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has announced that government will soon initiate a programme to clean cities and recognise those that exceed expectations in making their towns… Read more »

South Africa: Govt Pulling Resources Together to Curb Extortion Crimes, Says Mashatile

Through the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security (JCPS) Cluster, government is consolidating resources to end extortion and ensure that communities conduct business without fear… Read more »

South Africa: Tributes for Former Vice-Chancellor of UWC Prof Brian O'connell

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, has expressed great shock and sadness at the passing of the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of the… Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Examiner Held for Fraud and Corruption

A Limpopo examiner has been arrested at the Lebowakgomo Licensing Centre for allegedly assisting four learner licence applicants get learners licenses without them being tested. Read more »

South Africa: Majodina Receives Preliminary Report Into Riverlands Dam Failure

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has received a preliminary report into what led to the failure of three dams located in Riverlands farm in the Swartland Local… Read more »

South Africa: The Sky's Not the Limit for SAPS Pilot

Meet Lieutenant Colonel Kgothatso Khunou, the first African female chief helicopter pilot attached to the South African Police Service (SAPS) Airwing in the Free State, and one of… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Anticipates 'Load Shedding Free Summer'

Eskom anticipates that South Africa will experience a "load shedding free summer" if it manages to keep unplanned losses at power stations below 13 000MW. Read more »

South Africa: As Chief Justice Zondo Hangs Up His Robe, Let Us Honour His Legacy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in his weekly newsletter, called on all of society to work together with government to honour the legacy of outgoing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. Read more »

South Africa: SA-China State Visit to Focus On Strengthening Economic Relations

With China being South Africa's largest trading partner, the upcoming State Visit to the People's Republic of China by President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to fortify the economic… Read more »

South Africa: Municipalities Must Be At 'Driving Seat' of Clean Energy

Municipalities are at the centre of government's efforts to move towards clean energy and fulfil the country's commitment to global climate change. Read more »

South Africa: 'Angel in Blue' - SAPS Celebrates Officer's Heroic Deed

The South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to observe Women's Month by celebrating its women in blue who not only bring inclusivity and empathy to the table, but who go… Read more »