August 23, 2022
Africa: Africa Must Learn From Covid-19 to Prepare for Future Pandemics - Health Minister
Africa continuously needs to reassess its public health approach and use lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for future resurgences. Read more »
South Africa: Mchunu Consults KZN Municipalities On Reconfiguration of Water Boards
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has consulted the Water Service Authorities (WSA) in KwaZulu-Natal on the reconfiguration of two water boards, Umgeni and Mhlathuze… Read more »
August 19, 2022
South Africa: Monkeypox Outbreak Cause of Concern
While monkeypox is considered "low risk" in South Africa, the Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla says the high number of confirmed positive cases is becoming a cause for concern. Read more »
South Africa: SA Records a 11.5 Percent Increase in Murder Rate
Police Minister Bheki Cele has expressed concern at the country's alarmingly high murder rates. Read more »
South Africa: Liqour a Major Crime Contributor, Says Cele
Liquor remains one of the biggest contributors of crime, says Police Minister Bheki Cele. Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Records 6.7 Percent Decrease in Sexual Crimes
Sexual offences crimes decreased by 6.7% between April and June, the latest crime statistics reveal. Read more »
South Africa: Strides Made in Attaining Equality for Women
South Africa has made significant progress in attaining equality for women in social, economic and political spheres, says Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister, Dr… Read more »
South Africa: Stricter Action Needed Against Workplace Harassment
The Department of Employment and Labour has called on employers to take sterner action to stem the tide of harassment in the workplace. Read more »
South Africa: Covid-19 Currently At a Low Level in SA - Minister Phaahla
Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has confirmed that there has been no rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalisation and deaths since all the restrictions were lifted in June. Read more »
August 17, 2022
South Africa: Stage 2 Load Shedding Extended
State power utility Eskom has confirmed that Stage 2 load shedding will be implemented from 4pm to midnight on Wednesday and Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: SA Should Implement FATF Recommendations to Avoid Greylisting, Says Kganyago
South Africa can avoid possible greylisting if it were to implement recommendations contained in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) mutual evaluation report. Read more »
August 15, 2022
South Africa: Three More Arrests for July 2021 Unrest Incitement
The Hawks in KZN have over the weekend arrested a further three suspects for the instigation of last year's July civil unrest that caused mass destruction in KwaZulu-Natal and… Read more »
South Africa: Communication Research Key to SA's Pandemic Management
Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Director-General, Phumla Williams, says robust communication research was crucial to South Africa's successful efforts to… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Renowned Musician Tokollo Tshabalala
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has paid tribute to musical icon, Tokollo Tshabalala, affectionately known as "Magesh," for his contribution to the sector. Read more »
South Africa: SIU to Probe Mogale City Security Tender
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) will conduct an investigation into a security tender awarded by the Mogale City Local Municipality. Read more »
South Africa: Promoting Healing and Providing Socio-Economic Redress
As this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Marikana massacre, Sibanye-Stillwater in partnership with government, continues to honour the lives that were lost. Read more »
August 12, 2022
South Africa: Govt Raises Concern Over Flood Relief Efforts
The Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Flood Disaster Relief and Recovery has raised concern about lack of coordination and integrated plans to resolve the housing needs of people displaced… Read more »
South Africa: Dube-Ncube's Election a Progressive Step Towards Transforming Gender Roles
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane has described the election of KwaZulu-Natal's first female Premier as a progressive… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Women MECs Urged to Improve Women's Conditions
Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has called on women appointed to the KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive council, to use their new… Read more »
South Africa: President Welcomes 14 New Ambassadors to South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has told new ambassadors from across the world that South Africa's most pressing priority is a swift and equitable economic recovery that leaves no one… Read more »
South Africa: Sowing the Seeds of Success
The skills Anna Kgaretswe has acquired is turning around the fortunes of her community. Read more »
South Africa: Instigators of July 2021 Unrest to Appear in Court
The twenty people who were arrested for allegedly inciting public violence through social media and other platforms during the period of unrests in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng as well… Read more »
August 11, 2022
South Africa: Beneficiaries Warned Against Sale of Government Subsidised Houses
Human Settlements Deputy Minister, Pamela Tshwete, has reiterated that title deeds are not a licence to sell government subsidised houses. Read more »
August 10, 2022
South Africa: State Seeks to Finalise Outstanding Litigation in Marikana Matter
General Fhedzisani Pandelani from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, has assured claimants from the tragic 2012 Marikana incident, that their cases could be… Read more »
August 09, 2022
South Africa: Ensuring Greater Protection for Victims of GBV
President Cyril Ramaphosa says three important laws that will strengthen the fight against gender-based violence (GBV), give greater protection to victims of domestic violence. Read more »