South Africa

Two government departments, a State-owned medical research agency and a non-profit organisation are working together to reduce lead paint hazards in South Africa.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has welcomed the decision of Labour Appeal Court of South Africa to nullify the Labour Court decision setting aside his application to place the Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA) under administration.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has called for the swift arrest of the perpetrators involved in the brutal murder of former Regent and Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature, Zibuse Mlaba.

Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Organ on Defence, Politics and Security Cooperation, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the regional body supports the “people and Government of Eswatini towards the achievement of practical and sustainable solutions” to the attainment of peace.

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, says South Africa still has a long way to go to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to rebuild the country’s health system and improve mental health services.

Law enforcement agencies are operationally ready to ensure a safe and secure environment for all to participate in free and fair local government elections, says the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster (JCPS).

Eskom's declining energy availability factor is raising concern as the power utility continues to battle breakdowns and trips at power stations.

Eskom Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jan Oberholzer, has assured the country that load shedding is not expected to be implemented during the upcoming Local Government Elections.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday visit the Toyota South Africa production plant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, to officiate the launch of the Toyota Cross Hybrid vehicle.

Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Thembi Siweya will on Wednesday officially welcome newly crowned Miss South Africa, Lalela Mswane, as an ambassador of Brand South Africa.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with Digify Africa will host a virtual masterclass session for small business and media entrepreneurs.

While load shedding has been suspended, it will be implemented again on Monday night.

Parents and learners across the country have signed a commitment agreement, where they bind themselves to the conditions listed in the pact ahead of the start of the final Grade 12 examinations this week.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has expressed sadness at the drowning of two Nelson Mandela University students whilst swimming in Sardinia Bay on Saturday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to encourage registered voters to exercise their civic duty by casting their votes in the upcoming local government elections, which he says will have a direct impact on their daily lives.