South Africa

South Africa is set to host the 10th UNESCO Global Media Information and Literacy Week (MIL Week) from the 25th to 29th October 2021.

South Africa will use the upcoming international climate change talks to lobby for more investment for developing countries to assist them in implementing their plans for a transition to low carbon emission economies.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has advised prospective applicants to be aware of fake websites and social media platforms advising them to apply for funding, share their personal information and/or unlock their NSFAS wallet accounts.

The Maloti-Drakensberg range in the Free State has been earmarked for a research project aimed at understanding the ecological drivers of range-expanding plant species at high altitudes.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has concluded a successful visit to Côte d’Ivoire, where she led a local delegation at the inaugural Joint Commission for Cooperation (JCC) between the two countries.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has warned the public to be cautious when doing any financial services business with Global Investors Choice.

South Africa has now passed the 21 million mark for total COVID-19 jabs administered since the start of the country’s vaccination rollout programme.

The National Prosecuting Authority says it is concerned with the timing of charges laid against senior State prosecutor, Advocate Billy Downer, by former President Jacob Zuma.

As South Africa continues to prepare to migrate to digital broadcasting by 31 March 2022, the South African Post Office has called on qualifying household to apply for their free set-top boxes ahead of the deadline.

The Department of Basic Education, in partnership with MTN, has launched an online school portal to address the 21st century learning needs of South Africa’s children.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has noted the concerns raised by the fishing communities regarding the reduction in the West Coast Rock Lobster Total Allowable Catch (TAC).

Police Deputy Minister Cassel Mathele has urged the business sector to play a role in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

National Assembly (NA) Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will lead the South African delegation to the virtual meeting with Chinese delegation on Friday.

Transport Deputy Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has officially opened four bailey bridges in the Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.

A webinar has called on the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) and government to facilitate infrastructure and create lasting solutions to address the low youth voter turnout in the country.