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SA hosts Search and Rescue conference

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The South African Search and Rescue Organisation in association with Department of Transport will host a high-level, three-day Search and Rescue (SAR) Conference in Durban this week.

SA has an action plan to get off the grey list

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Government is determined to address the concerns raised by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as quickly as possible with the fundamentals in place to get off the “grey list”.

Future looks bright for women cricketers

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The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has acknowledged the outstanding performance by the Momentum Proteas during the finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Load shedding reduced to Stage 4

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Eskom announced on Sunday that load shedding will now be downgraded to Stage 4 until further notice.

“Eskom will publish a full statement in due course,” the short notice read.

Government works for formalise informal settlements

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The Social Protection, Community and Human Development cluster says government is working around the clock to formalise the many informal settlements across South Africa to help protect residents from floods and fires.

Safety of children in schools remains a priority

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The Social Protection, Community and Human Development cluster says it is dealing with social ills in schools, such as bullying, gender-based violence (GBV), child pregnancy, alcohol, and drug pedd

SA prioritises childhood literacy

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Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the department is piloting and evaluating innovative ways to support teachers in the teaching of reading.

Tracing of close contacts of Benoni cholera victim underway

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The Social Protection, Community and Human Development cluster announced on Sunday that the Gauteng Health Department is monitoring immediate contacts, including the workplace of a 24-year-old from Wattville, Benoni, who succumbed to the cholera.

Two more sluice gates closed at Vaal Dam

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The Department of Water and Sanitation’s Hydrological Monitoring and Forecasting System has shown a substantial drop in water capacity at the Vaal Dam, resulting in two more sluice gates being clos