South Africa

Three suspects are expected to appear in the Nebo Magistrate's Court on Tuesday on charges of murder, hijacking and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.

Thorough infrastructure maintenance to ensure sustainable water supply to residents of the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality came under the spotlight at a meeting between Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seithlolo and municipal councillors.

As the nation celebrates the 2024 Heritage Month in honour of liberation struggle stalwarts, government has encouraged South Africans to visit heritage sites, museums, galleries and libraries.

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer serves as a reminder that continuous education and global cooperation are essential to ensure a sustainable future, says the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, will today outline the government's plans to address the burden of the emerging non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pandemic.

The Presidency says Deputy President Paul Mashatile is in good health after he felt unwell during an event in Limpopo on Saturday.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, has called on all the affected municipalities in the Free State to expedite plans to continue to provide water to during the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) tunnel shutdown in the next two weeks.

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has commended Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s bold steps towards tackling the province’s water challenges head on.

Minister of Employment and Labour Nomakhosazana Meth has announced that Unemployment Insurance Commissioner, Tebogo Maruping, has been placed on precautionary suspension, following a briefing received from the Acting Director General, Viwe Mlenzana.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been authorised to investigate allegations of serious maladministration at Transnet, including the reinstatement of the former CEO of Transnet Freight Rail Siyabonga Gama.

The Presidency has given the assurance that Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, is well after he collapsed during the N’wamitwa Day celebrations in Tzaneen, Limpopo.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that struggle stalwart and Cabinet veteran Pravin Gordhan will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 on Thursday, 19 September 2024.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that lifelong activist and former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on citizens to recommit themselves to the values of compassion, justice, and unity in honour of the late Ronnie Mamoepa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into law, which aims to strengthen governance within South Africa's education sector.