South Africa

A passionate family man with intellectual prowess, who loved learning, is the way Tshepo Modise would describe his late uncle and former Ambassador Billy Modise.

The National Institute Community Development and Management (NICDAM) has called on all organisations to join the national #100MenMarch to stop violence against women and children.

Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana says social media platforms like Facebook have become more than just a networking site, they are now used for news, marketing and even campaigning.

The South African Post Office (Sapo) has swapped over one million social grants beneficiaries to the new South African Social Security (SASSA) card which is being issued by Postbank.

In the first quarter of 2018 the total number of jobs increased by 56 000 from the previous quarter, bringing the total number of persons employed in the formal non-agricultural sector to 9 838 000.

For many young people, getting a job without experience can prove to be tough. Many young people find themselves between a rock and a hard place: you need experience to get a job and a job to get experience.

Members of the public are urged to come forward with any information related to the murder of two members of the South African Police Service in separate incidents.

The Department of Labour has called upon employers who come across individuals selling labour law posters to report them to the police.

Victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are reminded and encouraged to use the 24-hour call centre dedicated to provide support and counselling.

With the acknowledgement that violence against women is a serious problem in South Africa, government and various social partners will on 10 July host a national #100MenMarch.

Government and various social partners will host a national march to raise awareness about the abuse of women and children.

The South African Police Service is to host a Youth Crime-prevention Summit to empower young people to become self-sufficient and support crime-prevention initiatives.

South Africa has invited Indian pharmaceutical companies to invest in the country in order to contribute to growing the country’s economy, create employment and accelerate transformation in the sector.

The Official Memorial service for the late Ambassador Billy Modise will take place at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) offices in Pretoria on Tuesday morning.

The National Water and Sanitation Master Plan will be presented to Cabinet for approval shortly, Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile Nkwinti said on Monday.