South Africa

North West Premier Kaobitsa Bushy Maape has expressed sadness at the passing of struggle veteran and trade unionist, Rita Alice Ndzanga.

Measures to mitigate the effects of climate change, which poses a dire threat to water security, agriculture, health and energy, have come into sharp focus at the public consultations on the third edition of the National Water Resources Strategy (NWRS-3).

The Department of Employment and Labour in Makhado, Limpopo, has been closed after it was issued with a prohibition notice following a shortage of water for three consecutive weeks.

Africa continuously needs to reassess its public health approach and use lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for future resurgences.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has consulted the Water Service Authorities (WSA) in KwaZulu-Natal on the reconfiguration of two water boards, Umgeni and Mhlathuze Water, with the aim of establishing a single water board.

Eskom and the South African Renewable Energy Technology Centre (SARETEC) have embarked on a collaboration that aims to train and upskill staff at the Komati Power Station and qualifying community members around the power station to become renewable energy artisans.

In an effort to create a conducive and safe learning environment for learners and teachers, the Gauteng Traffic Police led by female officers will conduct a safety dialogue session at Refihlilepele Primary School in Soshanguve, Tshwane.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is expected to strengthen the corruption-busting unit’s hand in fighting maladministration, corruption and fraud.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, says it is critical that men and boys have outlets not only to learn about gender equity and positive gender representation, but to be able to address their hurts and pains, and be transparent about their feelings.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has warned that the struggle for gender equality and women emancipation shall always remain inadequate, unless and until the mobilisation and engagement of boys, especially young men in these struggles receive serious attention.

Eskom has warned that it may implement stage 2 load shedding at short notice for the rest of this week as it continues to battle challenges at its power stations.

The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has received a Coastal Waters Discharge Permit, which enables the organisation to move forward with the proposed coastal-dependent industries, including projects for power provision, desalination and aquaculture.

Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Amos Masondo, is leading a high-level delegation of Members of Parliament to the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) taking place in Halifax, Canada, from 22 to 26 August 2022.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is revitalising its long-distance services following the temporary disruption of services due to theft and vandalism of rail infrastructure and logistical issues.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, will on Tuesday lead discussions on medium- to long-term interventions to address water challenges in Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBMM).