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Enzokuhle most popular first name in 2018

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South Africa’s population register last year welcomed 927 113 bundles of joy. The most popular first name for both girls and boys was Enzokuhle, while the Dlamini surname led the charge and was the most prevalent for both sexes.

Restructuring of Eskom a priority: Nxesi

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A failure to fast track necessary changes to Eskom will continue to dampen growth and investment, Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has warned.

SA committed to rooting out lawlessness

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Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has assured the international community that South Africa is dealing with the recent incidents of lawlessness, which saw a number of foreign nationals and South Africans being targets of violent attacks.

Have your say on Feeds and Pet Food Bill

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The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has invited members of the public to participate in the consultation workshops on the Feeds and Pet Food Bills, and Fertiliser Bill.

Gauteng police vow to weed out corrupt officers

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Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has reaffirmed his commitment to root out police corruption, which is said to be stifling crime fighting efforts in the province.

SA calls for cooperation to fight terrorism

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South Africa has reaffirmed the value of cooperation between the United Nations (UN), and regional organisations to address peace and security challenges including the scourge of terrorism.

South Africa certified polio-free

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The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) African Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) has certified South Africa polio-free.

Sisulu intervenes in Amatola Water strike action

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Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has intervened in the wage dispute between Amatola Water and its employees which has resulted in employees embarking on an industrial action.