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Condolences for Sierra Leone

African Union (AU) Commission chairperson Moussa Faki has expressed deep shock following the catastrophic mudslides that killed more than 300 people on the outskirts of Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown.

Dialogue, HIV testing campaign targets men, boys

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday participate in the launch of the Religious Leaders’ Dialogue Series and HIV Testing Services Campaign in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria.

Urbanisation must push development, combat poverty

South Africa should use urbanisation as a tool to push development and combat poverty by providing adequate housing opportunities and ensuring people have access to basic services, says Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu.

Congratulations Team SA!

Government has congratulated Team SA on its performance at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships.

Partnerships key to empower women in sanitation

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has emphasised the importance of partnerships in creating economic opportunities for women to provide sanitation services, including sanitary wear.

Cold snap ahead

The South African Weather Service has warned that a cold snap will affect most parts of the country from Wednesday.

SADC Ministers meet ahead of summit

Regional integration, trade as well as peace and security are among the issues that are expected to be high on the agenda as a group of Ministers belonging to SADC meet in Pretoria on Tuesday and Wednesday.