IEC concerned about unlawful use of logo in election campaigns

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has noted with concern instances of political parties, potential candidates and their supporters using the Commission’s name, logo, designs and other intellectual property in their election campaign material.

In a statement on Monday, the Commission reminded all political parties,...

Government tackling illegal immigration head on, says President Ramaphosa

Government is responding to the genuine concerns that South Africans have expressed regarding illegal migration and its impact on the country.

The President reiterated this in his weekly newsletter published on Monday. 

Migration has come into sharp focus over the past few weeks with protests against illegal...

Wits Professor receives prestigious global award for vaccine research

South African vaccinologist and public health leader Professor Shabir A. Madhi has been recognised with one of the world’s leading infectious disease honours, underscoring his decades-long contribution to vaccine research that has helped save countless lives globally.

The National Foundation for Infectious...

Youth uprising legacy incomplete without economic opportunities for youth with disabilities

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated its call for the inclusion of young people with disabilities in the economy to advance the legacy of the 1976 youth uprising.

“The inclusion of young people with disabilities in the economy is vital for a...

SA unveils biometric population register to tighten migration controls

Government will establish an Intelligent Population Register containing biometric data for every person in South Africa and introduce new regulations to prevent the misuse of Traffic Registration Numbers (TRNs).

This is part of a broader effort to strengthen migration management while upholding constitutional...

Government ramps up support to help spaza shops access R500 million fund

Government is stepping up efforts to help thousands of spaza shop owners formalise their businesses, meet compliance requirements and access financial support through the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund, as part of a broader drive to strengthen township and rural economies.

The Department of Small Business...

Parliament to mark June 16 legacy

Parliament will this week host a special intergenerational dialogue marking the 50th anniversary of the 1976 June 16 uprising, alongside a packed programme of debates, ministerial question sessions and committee meetings.

The dialogue, titled: “Youth Voices, Reading and Democracy”, will take place in the Good Hope Chamber on Monday and is being...

Twenty entrepreneurs selected for eThekwini’s Project 10X

Twenty emerging entrepreneurs from across eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal have secured places in the prestigious Project 10X Unicorn Programme which is designed to accelerate business growth and improve market readiness.The entrepreneurs, who were selected from more than 200 applicants, were announced during a launch event held at...

Eskom ramps up load reduction elimination efforts

More than 700 000 households have now been removed from Eskom’s load reduction.This as the power utility continues its programme to eliminate load reduction by 2027.“About 714 513 customers across South Africa are no longer impacted, representing more than 42% of targeted households, with full elimination achieved in the Northern...

Parliament calls on departments to implement initiatives to tackle illegal migration

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mosa Chabane, has urged government departments to implement all the plans outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa to address illegal migration.

In a statement on Sunday, the Chairperson said the plans should be implemented urgently, as many...

Drug dealing, immigration offences dealt a blow in E Cape police operations

Police in the Sarah Baartman District in the Eastern Cape have arrested 139 suspects for a range of crimes, including drug dealing, robbery with aggravating circumstances and immigration offences.

The operations, which were conducted between 1 and 7 June, led to the arrest of 35 undocumented foreign...