South Africa

Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina on Monday called on the liquor industry to enhance awareness on the dangers of consuming alcohol while pregnant.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says lawlessness is a crime against the country’s prosperity and stability as a nation, and those who want to upset public order must expect to face the gravest impact of the law.

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport will rehabilitate sections of Road D1701 (Sterkfontein Caves Road) as it has noted the development of sinkholes that urgently need attention.

Following unrest and violence in parts of Ekurhuleni, the City has established two sites that are currently housing about 800 displaced foreign nationals, 588 adults and 227 children.

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has assured the public that it is committed to getting to the bottom of the circumstances that led to the appointment of the implicated employee charged with the murder of Uyinene Mrwetyana.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will today observe International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day.

South African companies are optimistic of possible trade leads after the African Down Under (ADU) International Mining Conference and Exhibition.

South African companies will partake in an Outward Trade and Investment Mission (OTIM), which gets underway in Angola today.

The Portfolio Committee on Health has called on interested individuals and relevant stakeholders to submit written comments as well as indicate interest in making an oral submission on the National Health Insurance Bill [B11 – 2019].

The Johannesburg Transport Operating Licensing Administration Board (TOLAB) offices are relocating to 45 Commissioner Street, Life Centre Building in Johannesburg.

The Department of Basic Education is currently testing scripted lesson plans that are aimed at making learners more conscious of issues of Gender Based Violence (GBV).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the passing away of former Springbok rugby wing Chester Williams.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa and Nigeria are resolute in their shared commitment to build an Africa at peace with itself and others.

Cabinet has called for the imposition of the maximum sentence for perpetrators of gender-based violence.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has announced measures aimed at improving service delivery at driving licensing testing centres (DLTC).