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Government mobilises stakeholders in national response to adolescent pregnancy

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The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities will convene the Adolescent Pregnancy Indaba, a national multi-stakeholder dialogue aimed to strengthen South Africa’s response to the alarming rising rate in adolescent pregnancies and associated social, health, developmental and economic challenges.

BlueTel Communications pursues global partnerships at Rail Live 2025

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South African Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, BlueTel Communications, has arrived at Rail Live 2025 in Madrid with a clear and strategic mission, to secure international partnerships that can modernise and strengthen Africa’s digital and rail communication systems.

Minister Tau briefs Parly on SA’s trade relations

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Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says South Africa continues to benefit from a wide network of preferential and non-preferential trade agreements covering 90 countries, representing 28% of global gross domestic product (GDP).

Employment and Labour calls for compliance with COIDA  

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The Department of Employment and Labour’s Compensation Fund has called on employers in the building, electrical and construction sectors to improve their compliance with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).

President notes US counterpart’s attempt to ban SA from G20

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted US President Donald Trump’s intention to bar South Africa from attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit in the United States next year, calling his remarks “regrettable” and rooted in misinformation.

Youth called to lead fight against GBVF

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EThekwini Municipality has called on young people to take a leading role in confronting the escalating challenge of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).

S&P bumps up Eskom rating

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Global ratings agency, S&P, has upgraded Eskom’s foreign and local currency long-term credit ratings from B to B+, with a stable outlook.

Release of judiciary annual reports welcomed

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The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has welcomed the release of the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Annual Judiciary Reports by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya.