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Africa urged to act now against climate change

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With climate-driven events such as droughts and floods disrupting agricultural production across the continent, and leading to increasing food insecurity, government has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to act now against climate change.

Department rebukes rape culture targeting teenagers

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The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has urged communities to report cases of abuse of women, youth and people with disabilities to their nearest police stations.

Eastern Cape disaster teams on high alert

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Eastern Cape disaster teams continue to monitor areas that experience frequent flooding, and are ready to initiate evacuation procedures if required.

Mental health placed under the spotlight 

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Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has emphasised the need for targeted interventions that integrate prevention, care, and treatment of mental health challenges, particularly for the youth.

Government activities for the week 21 – 25 October 2024

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On Monday, 21 October, the Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela met with the department’s professional service providers and contractors to discuss issues relating to incomplete and delayed road infrastructure projects in the province.

Operation Shanela nets over 12 000 suspects

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Police arrested 12 819 suspects between Monday, 14 October, and Sunday, 20 October 2024, during crime fighting activities such as tracking operations, roadblocks, high visibility patrols, stop and searches as well as the tracing of wanted suspects.