South Africa

Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) is key to gender responsive and socially inclusive schools, says Basic Education DDG, Dr Granville Whittle.

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) says it has received an application for the Pfizer booster shot on 17 November 2021.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says that much progress has been registered in fulfilling the Education White Paper 6 directives since it was introduced in 2001 but more effort is still required to leapfrog to the next level.

National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, says police could have done better to respond to and mitigate the damage done by the July unrest.

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced that its extending its external advisory services and expertise beyond national borders as part of the Coega Africa Programme.

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has emphasised the importance of good governance and delivery of municipal services to the newly elected Msunduzi Municipal Council.

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has assured the community of Vhembe and Mopani District Municipalities that work is underway to resolve outstanding issues and errors that have delayed the provision of water.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has noted concerns about the forthcoming seismic survey to be conducted by Shell and Impact Africa Limited off the coast of South Africa.

The SA Post Office (Sapo) is working hard to improve its service, while paying out social relief of distress grants to thousands of South Africans.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has recovered cash and assets worth at least R1.8 billion in the past financial year.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says if a nation’s character can be judged by how it treats women and children, then South Africa is falling desperately short.

By: Phumla Williams 

South Africa recorded 687 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the majority of which were reported in Gauteng.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Board of Control has appointed David Mphelo as the acting Group CEO with immediate effect.

Two German nationals are expected to appear in court on Monday for the alleged illegal trade and possession of reptiles and controlled substances.