With emerging markets requiring an estimated US$3-4 trillion annually in low-carbon investments over the next 15 years, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has called on developed countries to ensure access to long-term, predictable, and affordable finance for developing countries.
The South African Revenue Service’s (SARS) efforts to clampdown on swindlers, received a shot in the arm when a company and its director received suspended sentences for defrauding the revenue collector of R5.7 million.
Higher Education and Training Director-General, Gwebinkundla Qonde, has been placed on precautionary suspension, pending a forensic investigation into the National Skills Fund (NSF).
Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu has, on behalf of government, welcomed the conclusion of the collective agreement on wage increases in the public service.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has congratulated Tatjana Schoenmaker for winning a silver medal in the women’s 100m breaststroke final at the Tokyo Olympics.
There were 215 349 people who received their COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, which brings the total number of administered jabs to 6 613 704.
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has appointed 158 new magistrates for courts around the country.
Ten suspects were on Monday remanded in custody for their alleged role in the recent unrest in greater Durban.
Portfolio Committee on Social Development Chairperson Mondli Gungubele, has welcomed the reinstatement of the R350 Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD) to caregivers who receive the child support grant.
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport, has called on public transport operators to scale up preventative measures and continue practising responsible behaviour to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has called on consumers to return defective KOO and Hugo’s canned foods to any retail store.
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development has warned suppliers not to inflate the prices of essential items listed under the Consumer and Customer Protection and National Disaster Management Regulations and Directions.
The Mpumalanga provincial government has collaborated with Sasol to launch a massive COVID-19 vaccination drive at Sasol Recreation Club in Secunda.
The first national Migration and Urbanisation Conference, which seeks to bring together stakeholders interested in the study of migration, kicks off today.
Aspen has confirmed the release of the much-needed COVID-19 vaccines to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to be used in South Africa.
