South Africa: International Children's Day - Caring for Society's Most Vulnerable

In commemoration of International Children's Day, the Department of Social Development encourages all social partners, including parents, caregivers, civil society organisations… Read more »

South Africa: Schools Urged to Play a Role in Reporting Child Abuse

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) encourages teachers to play a proactive role in identifying and supporting children who raise reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse, as part… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Committed to Lowering Carbon Emissions

South Africa will continue to pursue its commitment towards lowering carbon emissions in a just manner while resolving the energy crisis. Read more »

South Africa: Hospital Managers Must 'Account' For Newborns Placed in Cardboard Boxes - Report

The preliminary investigation into Mahikeng Provincial Hospital (MPH) has revealed managers need to "account" after newborns were placed in cardboard boxes on Saturday last week. Read more »

South Africa: First Patient Diagnosed With Cholera in Mpumalanga Dies

The National Department of Health (NDoH) announced on Thursday that the first case of cholera has been detected in Mpumalanga and that the patient has unfortunately passed away. Read more »

South Africa: Govt Commits to Resolve Rustenburg Water, Sanitation Woes

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Judith Tshabalala, has assured residents in the Rustenburg Local Municipality, who are affected by sewer blockages and overflowing manholes,… Read more »

South Africa: Nearly 2,000 Eskom Fraud and Corruption Cases Registered

Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says 1 952 cases related to corruption at Eskom have been registered with the police since April last year. Read more »

South Africa: Honouring the Youth By Taking Advantage of Government Opportunities

With the youth now facing new challenges, government interventions targeted at helping young people are making a difference in the lives of many. Read more »

South Africa: Revived Farm Scoops Presidential Award

When a State-leased family farm lay fallow after its subsistence farmer patriarch passed on, the entrepreneurial spirit of his daughter-in-law kicked-in, and she worked hard to… Read more »

South Africa: Govt to Complete Lifestyle Audits of SMS Members By 2024

In a bid to root out malfeasance in the public service, government plans to complete lifestyle audits of all members of the Senior Management Service (SMS) by early 2024. Read more »

South Africa: Farmer Finds Treasure in Sunflowers

With government support having helped to propel his farming venture, a Limpopo farmer is now using his knowledge to inspire young people to pursue successful careers in farming. Read more »

South Africa: Measures Announced to Fix Water Pollution in Hammanskraal

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the City of Tshwane have announced measures that will resolve the pollution of water sources in the Rooiwal wastewater treatment… Read more »

South Africa: Progress Is Being Made to Resolve National Electricity Crisis, Says President

President Cyril Ramaphosa says although South Africa is facing an electricity crisis that appears unrelenting, government is making progress in resolving the challenge. Read more »

South Africa: Work to Protect Health Facilities From Load Shedding Continues

Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says government's work to shield health facilities from load shedding is continuing. Read more »

South Africa: Progress Made in Preparation for National Health Insurance

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that government has made progress in preparation for the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI). Read more »

South Africa: Fitch Ratings Maintains Eskom At 'B' With Stable Outlook

Eskom has welcomed the decision by American credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings to keep the power utility's rating at 'B' with a stable outlook. Read more »

South Africa: CSIR Receives Multimillion-Rand Investment to Boost African Health Innovation

Africa's plans to build capacity to respond to future pandemics has received a major boost after the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) received an investment… Read more »

South Africa: Self-Taught Cheesemaker Serves Exquisite Delicacies

The search for great tasting artisan cheese and healthy, non-processed food is growing in South Africa and Mahlatse Mailula (32) is among local food manufacturers who are meeting… Read more »

South Africa: Dirco Grants Diplomatic Immunity to Brics Conferences

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) announced on Tuesday that it will provide diplomatic immunity to all attendees of the two meetings involving… Read more »

South Africa: North West Detects Two Cholera Cases

The North West Department of Health announced on Tuesday that it has recorded two laboratory-confirmed cases of Cholera, as government works around the clock to contain the… Read more »

South Africa: Slight Decrease in Rape Cases

According to the quarterly crime statistics released by Police Minister General Bheki Cele on Tuesday, rape cases have shown a decrease from 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023, with… Read more »

South Africa: Strategic Equity Partnership for SAA Aimed At Saving Airline - Gordhan

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says the sale of shares in South African Airways (SAA) was aimed at ensuring that the State-owned airline is saved and does not undergo… Read more »

South Africa: R1.8 Billion Allocated to Improve Police Visibility

Government has allocated R1.8 billion for the procurement of police vehicles to improve police visibility in its crime fighting efforts. Read more »

South Africa: Operation Vulindlela Making Progress in Implementing Reforms

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has on Tuesday released a progress report on Operation Vulindlela, which she says shows government is fully committed to… Read more »

South Africa: Eskom Wage Negotiations to Resume in June

State power utility, Eskom, says it expects to resume wage increase negotiations with trade unions in June. Read more »