Government unveils plan to equip SA with skills for a changing world

Government has launched a new strategic plan to align education and skills development with the demands of a technology-driven economy and tackle high unemployment. 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile said rapid changes in how people learn and work, driven by technology, shifting demographics and economic pressures...

President arrives in Spain for the In Defence of Democracy Initiative

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in the Kingdom of Spain on a Working Visit, where he will participate in the In Defence of Democracy Initiative. 

In a statement on Thursday, The Presidency said that on consecutive days, the President will have an audience with the King of Spain, His Majesty Felipe VI, in...

Nelson Mandela Bay moves swiftly to contain shot hole borer threat

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has activated an urgent response to contain the spread of the invasive Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer following reported sightings in parts of the metro.

The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer is an invasive species consisting of multiple cryptic species of ambrosia beetles.

In a statement...

South Africa is stabilising its sugar industry through deliberate reform and investment

By Moahlodi Maphori 

Protecting livelihoods and safeguarding jobs in South Africa’s sugar industry remains a key priority for government. The sector is a strategically important agricultural and agro-processing value chain, supporting more than 20,000 direct jobs across milling and cane-growing...

PeWG advances public-private partnership framework to boost eThekwini service delivery

The Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) has taken a significant step toward strengthening collaboration between government and business, advancing a public-private partnership (PPP) policy framework aimed at improving service delivery and driving economic growth in eThekwini.

The workshop,...

Mkambati Nature Reserve awarded international status

The Mkambati Nature Reserve in the Eastern Cape has been designated as South Africa’s newest Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, marking a significant conservation milestone.

The Ramsar Convention identifies and protects wetlands of global significance, known as Ramsar Sites.

“The designation...

Severe thunderstorms warning

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says there is a high likelihood of minor weather impacts, with severe thunderstorms expected over the escarpment and eastern Highveld of Mpumalanga on Thursday.

Severe thunderstorms may cause localised flooding and damage to infrastructure, informal settlements, property, vehicles, livelihood and livestock due to...

SAWS warns of two cold fronts

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of two cold fronts, with good rainfall amounts expected to affect the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Friday until Monday.

The cold fronts will result in a significant drop in the daytime temperatures. 

“Maximum temperatures may be between 10-12°C in places over the southern high-lying areas of...

Laptops to bridge the digital divide for Gauteng school

As part of efforts to ensure that no child is left behind, the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, together with the CEO of HONOR Technologies Africa, Zou Lefeng, handed over laptops to learners of Kaalfontein High School in Ebony Park, Gauteng.“As government, we remain committed to building an inclusive...

President Ramaphosa undertakes Working Visit to Spain

President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Spain on Wednesday night.“His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa is this evening undertaking a working visit to the Kingdom of Spain, where the President will have an audience with the King of Spain, His Majesty Felipe VI, and a bilateral engagement with...