South Africa

A nationwide pledge aimed at creating safer, healthier working environments for those working in the construction sector is set to be signed this week.

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is this week participating in the e-Mobility Summit, organised by uYilo, as part of Transport Month.

To ensure the integrity of the upcoming customary initiation season in December, the safety and well-being of all initiates must be prioritised, as required by the Customary Initiation Act of 2021.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 15 298 suspects through Operation Shanela.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his personal congratulations, along with those of the South African Government, to Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, on her recent appointment as the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.

South Africa has formally filed its Memorial to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday in the case concerning the application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza (South Africa v. Israel).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a new National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) to oversee South Africa’s arms trade, in line with international standards.

As the country heads into summer, the City of Cape Town has encouraged residents to always exercise caution with open flames, such as fires and candles.

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, says the police’s festive season operations are in full swing in all provinces.

Government is working around the clock to enhance the weather early warning system, which is core to the State’s preparedness for disaster events, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) said on Monday.

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and National Treasury are working together to explore new funding mechanisms, as the country experiences more disaster events.

The docking of the World Odyssey at the Port of Cape Town signifies the beginning of South Africa’s cruise season, which will see the docking and sailing of 268 passenger liners at the commercial seaports operated by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).

Organophosphate has been found to be the cause of death of six Soweto children who were said to have consumed snacks from a local spaza shop.

Department of Correctional Services (DCS) National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale, has appointed a senior official at the department to investigate allegations of special treatment of wealthy inmates – specifically Durban businessman Thoshan Panday – at Westville Correctional Centre.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, has emphasised the important role the eThekwini Metro, iLembe and KwaDakuza Municipalities in the North Coast have to play in order to ensure the reticulation of water to households.