South Africa

South Africa can expect warmer than normal conditions with a high chance of the occurrence of heat waves over the interior during the summer season of 2023-2024.

Plans are underway to ensure that more land is acquired to enable local communities to be involved in the production of the raw materials required by the Wilmar Palm Oil refinery plant in Richards Bay. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Qatari counterpart His Highness Sheik Tamim bin Hamad al Thani have agreed to expand the scope of economic relations between their two countries. 

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, has assured that the avian influenza outbreak is under control, with 70% of farms not infected by the disease and continuing to produce eggs and chickens.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated South Africa’s position on the conflict in the Middle East, revealing that the country has taken steps towards laying a formal complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against the Israeli government for the “war crimes” in Gaza, Palestine.

By utilising pedagogical techniques that influence attitudes and behaviours, teaching can directly impact the reduction of gender-based violence acts, writes Angie Mots

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has assured the traditional leadership in the Joe Gqabi, OR Tambo and Alfred Nzo Districts Municipalities that they will be fully involved in the implementation of the multibillion Mzimvubu Water Project.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has introduced the #TravelOffPeak campaign, an initiative aimed at promoting travel during off-peak by providing attractive fare discounts to commuters.

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is expected to convene its 12th Ordinary Quarterly meeting in Johannesburg at Constitution Hill Precinct tomorrow.

While millions of South Africans leave healthcare facilities satisfied, Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, acknowledged that there are still “unfortunate” events that leave much to be desired. 

Gauteng police are offering a cash reward of R50 000 for information that could lead to the arrest and successful conviction of a man linked to 42 cases of rape.

Home Affairs Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza is scheduled to visit the Mangaung Home Affairs office in the Free State on Friday to monitor the state of readiness for the voter registration weekend.

The Department of Employment and Labour is awaiting a Southern Sun hotel investigation and structural reports to decide on the next course of action on the “near fatal” incident that led to the collapse of a ceiling on Monday. 

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has challenged the South African National Committee on Large Dams (SANCOLD) members to play a pivotal role that will shape the policy position in the water and sanitation sector.

Five suspects were arrested for drug trafficking, contravention of the Civil Aviation Act and contravention of the Customs and Excise Act in a highly coordinated operation spearheaded by the Hawks yesterday morning at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA).