South Africa

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) is expected to convene its 12th Ordinary Quarterly meeting in Johannesburg at Constitution Hill Precinct tomorrow.

While millions of South Africans leave healthcare facilities satisfied, Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, acknowledged that there are still “unfortunate” events that leave much to be desired. 

Gauteng police are offering a cash reward of R50 000 for information that could lead to the arrest and successful conviction of a man linked to 42 cases of rape.

Home Affairs Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza is scheduled to visit the Mangaung Home Affairs office in the Free State on Friday to monitor the state of readiness for the voter registration weekend.

The Department of Employment and Labour is awaiting a Southern Sun hotel investigation and structural reports to decide on the next course of action on the “near fatal” incident that led to the collapse of a ceiling on Monday. 

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has challenged the South African National Committee on Large Dams (SANCOLD) members to play a pivotal role that will shape the policy position in the water and sanitation sector.

Five suspects were arrested for drug trafficking, contravention of the Civil Aviation Act and contravention of the Customs and Excise Act in a highly coordinated operation spearheaded by the Hawks yesterday morning at OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA).

Government is forging ahead with the reinforcement of the code of conduct for councillors in an effort to address challenges, strengthen local government and look into motions of no confidence. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has deemed his visit to Qatar as significant, saying it serves as an opportunity to discuss and share views on the recent international developments. 

Electoral Commission Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo has called on all adult South Africans to seize the moment by registering as voters this coming weekend.

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities says it is encouraged by the University of Western Cape’s (UWC) bold step to suspend a student from its campus after he allegedly stabbed his wife at a private student residence.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has told the Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises that load shedding is an existential problem, both in economic and social terms, which requires urgent intervention. 

Government has welcomed the results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), which indicate that the number of employed persons increased by 399 000 to 16. 7 million in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 16. 3 million in the second quarter of 2023.

The eThekwini Municipality has encouraged its ratepayers, who are struggling to pay their bills, to apply for the city’s Debt Relief Programme before the year ends. 

Sisters Mo Morongwe Mokone and Michelle Mokone have elevated South Africa’s innovative décor scene by breaking into the lucrative United States of America (USA) market.