Gogo Skhotheni speaks to Drum about her recent pregnancy news. Despite initially feeling anxious and scared, she says she’s more than grateful to have been given another chance to be a boy mom.

R100 billion incentive grant to improve service delivery in cities

Government has introduced an incentive grant that will unlock R100 billion investment to encourage metropolitan municipalities to deliver reliable water, electricity, sanitation and refuse removal services. 

“Over the past decade, we have witnessed the steady erosion of municipal capabilities in many parts of the...

Furniture design capabilities to come to the fore 

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s (dtic) Furniture Master Plan’s objectives of strengthening local manufacturing capability and expanding opportunities for small enterprises and emerging entrepreneurs will come to the fore at the annual Furniture Design Competition Awards.To be addressed by Deputy Minister...

Home Affairs reform sees recognition of Muslim marriage officers 

The Department of Home Affairs has delivered another important reform to advance equality and fairness for the Muslim faith community by ensuring that Muslim marriage officers are recognised on the same basis as other religious marriage officers under the Marriage Act 25 of 1961.Following the introduction in 2024 of...

Mahlobo calls for science-driven action to tackle water crisis

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has underscored the critical role of academic institutions in shaping solutions to South Africa’s water challenges.

Delivering the keynote address at a recent Water Imbizo hosted by the University of South Africa (UNISA), Mahlobo described the country’s water...

Fuel supply stable in the immediate term, says DMPR

South Africans can be assured that fuel supply in the country remains stable in the immediate term.

This according to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR).

“The department wishes to assure all South Africans that the country’s fuel supply remains stable in the immediate term, notwithstanding heightened...

Three suspects killed in shootout with Hawks

Three suspects were fatally wounded in a high-speed chase and shootout out with the Hawks Tactical Operations Management Team in Crystal Park in Gauteng, said the Hawks.In a statement on Thursday, the Hawks said the trio were being pursued for hijacking, attempted murder and kidnapping, where the victim managed to escape unscathed.“The...

Police say the incident which happened on Wednesday night is suspected to be gang-related.

Mhlauli to host Youth Services Expo in Kuruman

Bringing essential government services and opportunities directly to young people will be at the core of Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli’s visit to Kuruman in Northern Cape.The Deputy Minister will host a Youth Services Expo at the Kuruman Town Hall on Friday, 20 March.“The outreach programme will provide young...

Employment efforts on the table at News24 summit with President Ramaphosa

Job creation and unemployment are expected to take centre stage this morning when President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the News24 On the Record Summit.

The two-day summit kicks off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) under the theme: ‘5 million jobs in 10...

Government conveys condolences following the passing of two journalists

Government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, colleagues, and the media fraternity on the passing of Nompumelelo Magagula and Jonisayi Maromo, two esteemed journalists who made remarkable contributions to the media landscape.Magagula was a respected City Press entertainment...