Monday marks the start of the international campaign, 16 Days of Activism, an initiative opposing violence against women and children.

Limpopo deputy police commissioner Major General Jan Scheepers is proposing an earlier alcohol curfew during the festive season.

Three years after a disabled woman was dismissed from the Cape Town International Convention Centre, her case is set to be heard in the Labour Court.

A 29-year-old Durban businessman was abducted on Saturday and his bank account stripped of R200 000.

As the game of musical chairs in the MK Party’s leadership continues, Jacob Zuma appointed a convicted fraudster as his fledgling party’s national organiser.

President Ramaphosa to address National Teaching Awards

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the 24th National Teaching Awards (NTA) to be held at Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre on Saturday.The awards will be held under the theme: “Empowering Educators to educate a South African learner fit for the 21st Century: Strengthening Resilience, Building...

Hlabisa to lead engagements with KZN provincial leadership

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa is expected to lead various engagements with the KwaZulu-Natal provincial and eThekwini leadership as well as the Provincial House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders (PHTKL). The engagements are expected to take place on Saturday.The first...

Government working with communities to find suitable land for housing

The Department of Human Settlements intends to partner with traditional leaders to identify disaster-resilient areas suitable for human settlements development, using geo-mapping.

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi made the announcement at meeting held with Members of Executive Councils (MINMEC) responsible for Human...

Citizens urged to take part in International Fire Safety and Prevention Week

The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) has called on all South Africans to participate in this year’s International Fire Safety and Prevention Week, which will be observed from 6 to 12 October 2024.

This global event aims to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety practices, encouraging...

Access to finance remains a challenge for SMMEs

While government is fully cognisant that access to finance remains the most significant barrier to entry for new venture creation, small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and entrepreneurship, steps are being taken to address this.

This is according to the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Zuko Godlimpi, who was...

Deputy President confident his working visit will attract international investors

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he is confident that his working visit to the United Kingdom and Ireland will improve trade and investment relations, which have been stagnant for years. 

The Deputy President spoke during an engagement with the South African Chamber of Commerce (SACC) in London on...

Mining’s potential remains high: Mantashe 

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has told an indaba that there is evidence to suggest that mining is “the bedrock of our economy” and that the country is an attractive investment destination for mining.

According to the Minerals Council of South Africa, the industry contributed some 6.3% to South Africa’s...

Government mourns passing of Siphiwe Sibisi 

Government has extended its condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Siphiwe Sibisi, affectionately known as General GTZ, who passed away at the weekend.

Sibisi was a beloved figure in the music industry, widely recognised for his role in the iconic kwaito group Chiskop. He passed away on Sunday after a long battle with...

Basic Education top brass visit Gauteng

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube and Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mhaule will today visit Gauteng as part of the ongoing National Listening and Learning Tour.

This tour aims to directly engage with provincial education stakeholders, school leadership and the broader community to address challenges in the province’s education sector. 

President Ramaphosa undertakes working visit to Lesotho

President Cyril Ramaphosa is today on a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Lesotho at the invitation of His Majesty King Letsie III.During Friday’s visit, the President will participate in the Kingdom’s 58th Independence Day and Bicentennial Celebrations.The Bicentennial Celebration of the founding of the Basotho Nation by...

National Treasury announces MTBPS date

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to table the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament on 30 October 2024, his department has announced.

“The MTBPS sets government policy goals and priorities, forecasts the macroeconomy trajectory, and projects the fiscal framework over the next three years by outlining spending and...

Minister urges G20 to show leadership in addressing climate crisis

The G20 needs to show leadership in addressing the climate crisis, says Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George.

“The existential crisis of climate change is posing significant threats not only to human health and wellbeing, but is also exacerbating biodiversity loss, land degradation...

SA calls for financing model to fund climate change

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George has called for a comprehensive, outcomes-based financial model to effectively fund the global response to climate change.

“For South Africa and many other developing countries, this is vitally important, given that financing available for adaptation is lagging...

SA a trusted partner in delivering global business services

South Africa is a trusted partner in delivering key global business services such as financial risk, regulatory support and digital services to United Kingdom investors, says Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Andrew Whitfield.

The Deputy Minister delivered the keynote address during the South Africa-UK...

Leaders in water sector challenged to act against pollution

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Sello Seitlholo has challenged leaders in the water sector to act decisively against the pollution and contamination of the country’s water resources.

Seitlholo made the call on Thursday at the launch of the Vaal River Anti-Pollution Forum, which is aimed at addressing long-standing...

Deputy President hopes SA’s G20 Presidency will make the world more equitable

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says he hopes that South Africa’s G20 Presidency will contribute towards building a world that is more equitable, resilient and sustainable.

“It is South Africa’s hope that, once completed, looking back at our G20 Presidency will showcase the amplified voice,...