Gauteng health expedites vacancy filling at Tembisa Hospital

The Gauteng Department of Health has assured the public that it is fast-tracking the recruitment process for various positions at the Tembisa Hospital to ensure that service delivery is not affected.

The department is looking to fill medical, nursing, clinical support and therapeutic services, and administration positions...

South Africa participates in global education forum in London

Higher Education and Training (DHET) Deputy Minister Nomusa Dube-Ncube has undertaken an official working visit to London, United Kingdom, to represent South Africa at the Education World Forum (EWF).

Taking place from 17 – 20 May 2026, this year’s forum will bring together education and training ministers from over 130...

DR Congo, Uganda commended for Ebola response

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in his capacity as African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, commended the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ugandan governments for their response to an outbreak of Ebola.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared an outbreak of the disease a public health emergency of...

Investment conferences a catalyst for jobs creation, economic growth

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to push back at suggestions that investment conferences held across the country are “just for show”.

Government has, since the turn of the year, held business forums in several countries, hosted the SA Investment Conference, held provincial investment...

EThekwini assures water safety amid taste and odour concerns

The eThekwini Municipality says it is working closely with bulk supplier uMngeni-uThukela Water (UUW) to address elevated levels of 2-methylisoborneol (MIB) affecting water supplied through the Wiggins Water Treatment Works. 

The municipality confirmed that while some residents may notice changes in the taste and odour of...

SADC Ministers to meet over food security and blue economy

Ministers responsible for agriculture, food security, fisheries and aquaculture from across Southern Africa will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, later this month, for high-level talks focused on regional food systems, climate resilience and the blue economy.

The meeting, convened by the Southern African Development...

Busy week ahead for Budget Vote debates

Parliament’s programme for the week will be dominated by Budget Vote debates, oversight meetings and a high-level colloquium marking 30 years of South Africa’s democratic Constitution and Africa Day celebrations.

The National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) are scheduled to hold a series of hybrid sittings and...

World calls for inclusive, resilient cities

The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) opened in Baku with a strong call for more inclusive, resilient and people-centred approaches to urban development, as global housing shortages and climate pressures intensify.

Convened by UN-Habitat, the forum has brought together governments, civil society organisations, local...

Eskom reaches one year of no load shedding

Eskom has officially surpassed 365 days without implementing load shedding.

The power utility last achieved the milestone nearly eight years ago in September 2018.

“This moment has been three years in the making since the inception of the generation recovery plan. Eskom’s employees have again delivered using their deep technical and...

Drop in temperature forecasted for SA

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a cut-off, low-pressure system is expected to influence the central and western interior of South Africa from Tuesday into Wednesday. 

“As the system develops over the interior, it is expected to result in a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures, accompanied by isolated to scattered showers and...