SA in line for first digital census
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is set to conduct a trial to the first digital census to be conducted in the country.
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Tutu Foundation calls on women to be at the front seat of post COVID-19 recovery plan
The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation is calling on women to take a front seat in the post coronavirus pandemic recovery plan.
Government takes steps to protect women and children
While progress has been made in advancing women’s rights, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday spoke out against the abuse of women and children.
Parliament pays tribute to women
As the country commemorates Women’s Day, Parliament’s Presiding Officers have paid tribute to South African women.
Ramaphosa: Govt to set aside 40% of public procurement to women-owned businesses
In his virtual address to mark National Women’s Day, the president said millions of South African women continued to live in conditions of poverty and unemployment and faced discrimination as well as violence.
Women’s right to dignity, security and protection are non-negotiable: Ramaphosa
As the country celebrate Women’s Day, President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness that more women and children are being abused and losing their lives at the hands of men.
Stats SA gears up for first ever digital census
In anticipation for Census 2021, Stats SA said online online and telephonic data collection will be used in a trial in August and September.
Tutu Foundation: Corruption cannot be allowed to destroy SA
Over the last few weeks, there have been damning allegations of corruption levelled against senior ANC members and various private companies.
Women’s Day 2020 address by President Cyril Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to virtually address the 2020 Women’s Day in celebration amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Overall ‘decline’ in COVID-19 hospitalisations in W Cape, says govt
The province has more than of 99,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and over 3,000 deaths.
ANC: Boyce Maneli, Maphefo Letsie must step down over VBS scandal
ANC Gauteng secretary-general Jacob Khawe made the announcement on Sunday.
Parliament Wishes Buthelezi A Speedy Recovery
The Presiding Officers of Parliament, led by National Assembly Speaker Ms Thandi Modise and National…
Construction of Tsomo Ngqamakhwe bulk water pipeline to commence
Construction of the Tsomo Ngqamakhwe bulk water pipeline in the Eastern Cape is set to commence, says the Department of Water and Sanitation.
Condolences for Prince Mandla Zulu
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed sadness at the passing of Prince Mandla Zulu, brother of His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini and a royal prince of the eYibindini Royal House of King Solomon.
WATCH LIVE: President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers Women’s Day address
Given the national lockdown restrictions on public gatherings, this year’s national day has been televised and celebrated virtually with president Ramaphosa delivering his address remotely.
Saluting strong women: A profile of Minister Naledi Pandor
Stern, strong women, with an aversion to any form of childhood nonsense, have raised many good men and women, often in times of great difficulties, with the hope that their children will make a difference in an ever-evolving world.
Two killed in KZN crash
Two people have been killed and two others seriously injured after the vehicle they were travelling in crashed and caught fire on the N11 Highway between Ladysmith and Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal.
Women in mining group to hold Women’s Day protest
They say they want to highlight the injustices they continue to face at the hands of mining companies and government.
Young woman shot, killed in Cape housing protest
Hundreds of residents took to the streets, burnt tyres and pelted officers with stones.
Taxi driver who ran over traffic cop allegedly under influence of alcohol
On Friday night, 46-year-old Deon Sampson was run over by a taxi driver while manning a roadblock in Lingelethu. The driver was arrested.
2 people killed following head-on collision in Newcastle
It’s understood their vehicles burst into flames following the incident. Paramedics arrived on the scene and found both cars still burning.