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States announce several measures to halt the Gaza genocide at Bogotá conference

Thursday at 10:27 AM, via SAnews

States announce several measures to halt the Gaza genocide at Bogotá conference

In a significant multilateral initiative, a coalition of countries from various regions has agreed on six coordinated diplomatic, legal and economic measures aimed at restraining Israel’s actions in the occupied Palestinian territories and upholding international law.

The Emergency Conference of The...

Many South Africans ‘eagerly awaiting’ National Dialogue

Thursday at 10:21 AM, via SAnews

Many South Africans ‘eagerly awaiting’ National Dialogue

As many as 737 organisations have registered their wish to participate in various elements of the National Dialogue, which will take place next month. 

This is according to Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who was speaking during the debate on the Presidency Budget Vote on Wednesday.

She said this showed that...

Mandela Day: Regulator to roll up its sleeves

Thursday at 10:17 AM, via SAnews

Mandela Day: Regulator to roll up its sleeves

In honour of Mandela Day, the Railway Safety Regulator is set to roll up its sleeves by painting classrooms, donating school uniforms and providing essential computer hardware and software to two schools in the Northern Cape.

“In honour of Mandela Day 2025, Traxtion, AfriSam and the Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) will be joining hands...

DWS to probe presence of ARVs in water after university study

Thursday at 10:16 AM, via SAnews

DWS to probe presence of ARVs in water after university study

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says it will engage the North West University (NWU) on the study findings of traces of anti-retroviral (ARV) medicines in water resources.

The research was conducted by the NWU’s Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management and the Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health...

Communities urged to protect water resources

Thursday at 09:36 AM, via SAnews

Communities urged to protect water resources

Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Sello Seitlholo, has called on the community of Winterveld, north of Tshwane, to refrain from polluting local watercourses and to take greater responsibility for safeguarding South Africa’s water resources.

Seitlholo made the call during a river clean-up event held this week at a tributary of the...

Metrorail increases train fare

Thursday at 09:22 AM, via SAnews

Metrorail increases train fare

For the first time in the last 10 years, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has announced that it will implement fare adjustments across the Metrorail network from 01 August 2025. 

“Fares have remained unchanged over the last 10 years, marking the first increase since 2015. Single tickets will increase by R2.50, while return tickets...

Government to roll out Mpox vaccines as new cases are detected

Thursday at 09:21 AM, via SAnews

Government to roll out Mpox vaccines as new cases are detected

The Department of Health has announced a vaccination drive against Mpox disease, as the number of laboratory-confirmed cases is gradually increasing in the country.

According to the department, the vaccination programme will primarily target the provinces most affected, which currently include Gauteng, Western Cape, and...

Government scales up youth-focused initiatives 

Thursday at 00:52 AM, via SAnews

Government scales up youth-focused initiatives 

As government pursues faster and more inclusive economic growth, the fight against youth unemployment remains a priority, with large-scale programmes underway to create opportunities for young people to earn an income, develop skills and gain work experience.Delivering the Presidency Budget Vote for the 2025/2026 financial year,...

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