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R1.6bn allocated for GBV Emergency Action Plan

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A total of R1.6 billion has been allocated for the implementation of the Emergency Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), which outlines intervention areas that can be implemented in the next six months.

25 Year Review: A guide for SA's growth

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to not only read the newly launched 25 Year Review report - but critically engage with its content in a bid to craft the country’s next trajectory.

Suspension of octopus fishery lifted

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Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy has approved the lifting of the temporary suspension of the exploratory octopus fishery in False Bay, with effect from 15 November 2019.

Opening the doors to justice for all

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says the official opening of the Mpumalanga High Court is the fulfilment of government’s promise to ensure access to justice for all.

High likelihood of load shedding

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Eskom says the probability of load shedding remains high for the latter part of today but will only be implemented if absolutely necessary.

Mahlobo commits to fast-track water supply in Hammanskraal

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Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has raised concerns at the lack of electricity back-up capacity at the Rooiwaal Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW), which has left large parts of Hammanskraal without reliable water supply for weeks.

Nairobi Summit to fast-track ICPD Programme of Action

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Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu and Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu will lead a South African delegation to the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD25) Summit, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya.

4IR Commission presents draft diagnostic report

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The Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has presented President Cyril Ramaphosa with its draft diagnostic report towards the country’s 4IR plan and opportunities available to harness it.

Poultry Sector Master Plan signed

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Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza has welcomed the signing of the Poultry Sector Master Plan.