South Africa

The Department of Human Settlements has started a series of engagements to review the performance of housing delivery in all metropolitan municipalities in the country.

Government is introducing a public-private partnership (PPP) model in water supply, working with National Treasury and the Department of Water and Sanitation.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has announced that government will soon initiate a programme to clean cities and recognise those that exceed expectations in making their towns sustainable and safe.

The recently signed Public Procurement Act is expected to reduce bureaucratic delays and curb corruption while also ensuring that taxpayer money is used responsibly.

Through the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security (JCPS) Cluster, government is consolidating resources to end extortion and ensure that communities conduct business without fear or intimidation.

Some 27 officials of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) have been dismissed for various forms of misconduct.

An estimated 1.5 million incidents of housebreakings occurred in 2023/24, affecting around 1.1 million households in South Africa, says Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

Auditor General (AG), Tsakani Maluleke, says the office of the AG remains committed to assisting municipalities to improve, following a reported regression of clean audits in the 2022/23 local government audit outcomes.

The 12th edition of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) expo will take place from 18 to 22 September 2024 at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Centurion, Gauteng.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina has received a preliminary report into what led to the failure of three dams located in Riverlands farm in Swartland Local Municipality.

The Western Cape Provincial Government has warned the public to heed warnings of strong winds across the province as well as high waves along the Western Cape coastline from Tuesday to Thursday.

The Kimberley Regional Court on Monday convicted Major General (retired), Advocate Thuto Gaogakwe Phefo (62), for contravention of the Prevention and Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act brought against him in August 2017.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, has commended the progress made in the upgrade of Klipdrift Water Treatment Works and the successful refurbishment of the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in Hammanskraal.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Mpumalanga is today visiting the Fernie 2 Community Hall in Mpuluzi to render services to the community.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande, has expressed great shock and sadness at the passing of the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape (UWC)