South Africa

Gauteng Health MEC Dr Gwen Ramokgopa says the department is taking lessons from the Life Esidimeni tragedy, which claimed the lives of over 130 mental health patients.

Government is committed to work with the steel industry to save jobs and has put in place measures to save the industry from collapsing, says the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

South African youth must take up the torch in health matters and lead awareness campaigns when it comes to the prevention of tuberculosis (TB) and Aids-related deaths.

South Africa is gearing up for the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR), with the launch of a newly-expanded Intsimbi Future Production Technologies Initiative (IFPTI) Programme in Cape Town on Thursday.

Parliament will today bring under one roof role players in the cash-in-transit industry to examine the measures in place aimed at dealing with this crime, which has seen an upsurge in recent months.

Eastern Cape Health MEC Helen August-Sauls says the province is implementing a multi-pronged strategy to help tackle medico legal claims that have cost the province just over R1 billion over the past few years.

The Department of Mineral Resources is in the process of consolidating inputs received on the Mining Charter consultation process ahead of submitting it to Cabinet for approval.

Every new house that is built or water, electricity or sewerage line connected in your area is a future job opportunity for a buddying young artisan. As our residential and industrial areas expand there is a greater demand for the technical skills of artisans to service their needs.

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has called on the mining industry to strengthen safety measures following the mining accident at Sibanye-Stillwater on Monday.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says last week’s rain in the Western Cape has brought some relief as major dams have steadily improved.

Science and Technology Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has paid tribute to Professor Errol Tyobeka, the first black candidate in South Africa to obtain an MSc and PhD in Biochemistry.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is investigating Monday’s robbery at an upmarket jewellery store in Menlyn Mall, in Pretoria.

Top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump shook hands and started the first-ever DPRK-US summit on Tuesday.

Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies says corruption must be rooted out if government is to realise the full impact of its industrial policy.

The 5th South African TB Conference, which will evaluate advances made in the fight against the disease and to discuss new extensive programmes, kicks off this morning.