Intimate partner violence the primary driver of femicide: GBV expert
Expert Nadia Bernon says rising cases of GBVF have led govt to declare GBVF as national disaster.
South Africa
President Ramaphosa calls for dialogue in the Middle East
President Ramaphosa calls for dialogue in the Middle East
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Government of the Republic of South Africa have expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that the developments pose a serious threat to regional and international peace and security.In a statement issued on Saturday, the Presidency said the situation...
Condolences following shack fire that claimed five lives
Condolences following shack fire that claimed five lives
KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma has conveyed his condolences following the deaths of four children and a young adult in a shack fire in Shakashead, Stanger.“We wish to express our deepest condolences to the surviving family members. I am currently liaising with the Mayor of KwaDukuza Local...
Majodina launches Water Month with KZN oversight visits
Majodina launches Water Month with KZN oversight visits
As part of commemorating National Water Month, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is set to commission the completed Maphumulo Bulk Water Supply Scheme in the iLembe District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.Sunday’s commissioning of the completed bulk water supply scheme has been funded by the Department of Water and...
Minister launches mass FMD vaccination campaign
Minister launches mass FMD vaccination campaign
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has launched a nationwide mass vaccination campaign against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), following the rapid arrival and distribution of vaccine consignments aimed at curbing outbreaks across the country.Steenhuisen visited Colbourne Dairy Farm near Mooi River in KwaZulu-Natal on Friday, as...
KZN Human Settlements providing support following Ballito shack fire
The children’s mother is in hospital in a critical condition after attempting to save them.
R216 million to fix KZN potholes
R216 million to fix KZN potholes
A total of R216 million has been allocated to address KwaZulu-Natal’s potholes, starting with a backlog of 3.12 million square metres across the provincial road network.KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli made the announcement in his State of the Province Address on Friday, where he outlined an intensified road maintenance drive aimed at...
KZN works to strengthen healthcare and education
KZN works to strengthen healthcare and education
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare and education, describing the two sectors as foundational to economic growth and social development.Delivering the State of the Province Address (SOPA) in Pietermaritzburg on Friday, Ntuli said improving education...
Investigations into Ballito shack fire under way
The investigation is to determine the cause of fire that took the lives of 5 children on Saturday.
Eight killed in separate KZN fire tragedies
Five died in Ballito, Durban and another three, in Umdoni in fire incidents, in KwaZulu-Natal,
President Ramaphosa urges restraint following Middle East escalation
The Presidency says the escalation poses a serious threat to international peace and security.
Latakgomo honoured at special provincial funeral service
Latakgomo is remembered for his courageous reporting during one of South Africa’s darkest chapters.
5 children die in Ballito shack fire, family receives support
It’s reported that one child survived the shack fire ordeal, in Ballito.
LP health Dept enlists Police help amid security tender dispute
Police are on the look-out as out-of-contract security guards in Limpopo demand to be rehired.
Mashatile reaffirms government’s commitment to B-BBEE
Mashatile was addressing delegates at the 2nd Frank Dialogue on B-BBEE in Durban
FEDSAS rejects 60% GP school funding cut
FEDSAS says the decision to slash funding for private schools was implemented unilaterally
Tragic house fire in Ballito claims lives of 5 siblings
Reports indicate that the fire happened in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Five, including children, killed in Durban house fire
Reports indicate that the fire happened in the early hours of this morning.
MEC Mahlatsi calls for urgent action after UFS study on sanitary pads
This after certain chemicals were found in some sanitary pads and panty liners following the study.
Wadhwani AI Global, Smart Africa Sign Partnership to Advance Public-Sector AI Across the Continent
Wadhwani AI Global and Smart Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the development and adoption of artificial intelligence across Africa, with a focus on strengthening AI-enabled public systems throughout the continent and the broader Global South. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi […]
New Institute Launches Phased AI Training Program for South Africa’s Small Businesses
Small businesses across South Africa now have a dedicated pathway to artificial intelligence adoption after a new institute launched a phased training program aimed at closing the digital skills gap among entrepreneurs. Johannesburg-based technology training firm LeanTechnovations launched the Artificial Intelligence Entrepreneurial Institute of South Africa on Feb. 24, offering practical AI...