South Africa

Africa’s youth have called for change, which will see them more involved in the political, economic, social as well as peace and security spheres on the continent.

The 6th African Union’s High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance opened in Tshwane on Wednesday afternoon with a call to find a speedy response to the challenges faced by Africa’s youth.

Former miners will benefit from a centre which will provide integrated services for Tuberculosis (TB) and occupational lung disease assessments, as well as administrative services for compensation.

South Africa remains fully committed to reducing all forms of pollution, says Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the solution to improved literacy levels in South Africa lies in improving work in the foundation phase.

Police officers have been dispatched to shopping centres, malls, freeways and other hotspots to patrol these areas as part of the Safer Festive Season campaign, which aims to intensify police visibility.

Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has challenged black successful businesses, who run mega infrastructure projects, to share their experiences with the Small, Medium-sized and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs).

A rose named in his honour, as well as various television series to be aired globally, will form part of the celebrations of the life of former President Nelson Mandela.

Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi visited Bryneven Primary School in Bryanston, north of Johannesburg, on Tuesday following allegations of corruption, fraud and nepotism against the principal.

Government is committed to upholding the legacy of South Africa’s first democratically elected President, Nelson Mandela.

High visibility of uniformed traffic officials, clearly marked vehicles and mobile testing stations will be the order of the day, as the Transport Department rolls out its festive season campaign.

Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi says the surge in festive season fatalities in the last three years from 1 587 in 2014/15 to 2 006 in 2016/17 shows a need for the zero tolerance approach to law enforcement on the road.

Government has partnered with Community Safety Councils in every province to bolster its efforts to reduce road crashes.

Instead of spending large sums of money on litigation fees, Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi has encouraged road accident claimants to approach the Road Accident Fund (RAF) directly.

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has called on the private sector to partner with government and invest in the water sector to help address challenges experienced in the water and sanitation space.