South Africa

Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has approved a temporary extension of operating times at front offices by two hours.

Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, says the number of illegal miners from Lesotho, who died underground at the Virginia Mine in the Free State, may increase from the 31 that has been reported.

South Africa’s first National Biodiversity Offset Guideline has been published for implementation.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, is leading from the front and taking decisive action to tackle youth unemployment through exposing youth to careers of the future.

With improved funding for South Africa’s Just Energy Transition, the country will be able to invest significantly in bolstering the electricity grid and new renewable energy generation.

The National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) has granted Eskom a postponement to meet the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) at the Kusile Power Station, subject to certain strict conditions.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has congratulated two of its young professionals for making it to the list of the 2023 Mail and Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans.

The Department of Health confirmed on Sunday that the number of cholera-related deaths has now risen to 43 since the outbreak.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent condolences to the Motlana and Maunye families following the passing of veteran anti-apartheid activist, Sally Motlana, on Saturday.

The Department of Social Development on Monday engaged with residents of Randfontein, whose lives are affected by the high prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has commended the University of South Africa (UNISA) for continuously prioritising African leadership and development in its mission and vision.

Although the demand for electricity is increasing, Eskom is able to maintain a much lower stage of load shedding due to the improvement of the Energy Availability Factor (EAF), says Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has obtained a preservation order for some of the funds stolen from the Guardian's Fund.

Eskom has welcomed the decision by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s National Air Quality Officer to grant the organisation a postponement in terms of the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) pertaining to the sulphur dioxide (SO2) emission levels at Kusile power station.

Government is making strides in the development of a policy for the hemp and cannabis sector, as stakeholders have collectively agreed on regulatory reforms.