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Plans to clear mental health patients backlog

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Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says his department will soon issue a contract under the National Health Insurance (NHI) to clear the backlog of mental health patients awaiting treatment.

Quality healthcare must be for all

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South Africa must move beyond the era of exclusively preserving quality healthcare for those with deep pockets, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

IPID investigating death of TUT student

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Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) on Friday said it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident where a student was killed at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Soshanguve campus.

SA disappointed over Trump tweet

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In a meeting with the United States of America's Embassy in Pretoria on Thursday, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Lindiwe Sisulu conveyed the unhappiness of the people and the government of South Africa - following a tweet by President Donald J. Trump.

Clearing of mail backlog underway

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The South African Post Office (SAPO) says that it is clearing the mail backlog that built up during the recently resolved nationwide industrial action by its employees.

Women urged to honour female struggle icons

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Striving women in modern South Africa should honour the likes of fallen struggle stalwarts Mama Albertina Sisulu and Mama Zondeni Sobukwe who paved the way for their freedom and active economic participation.

WOAN report good news for ICT in SA

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Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister, Dr Siyabonga Cwele, has welcomed the study conducted to determine the spectrum requirements for the Wireless Open Access Network (WOAN).

Pen the stories of women to empower them

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Documenting women’s stories, addressing patriarchy and celebrating women, topped the agenda at an inter-generational dialogue held in honour and celebration of three iconic women - Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke, Albertina Sisulu and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Climate change is everyone’s business

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Environmental Affairs Minister, Dr Edna Molewa, has invited South Africans from all walks of life to join global efforts to combat climate change.

Government to train data scientists

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The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services has committed to train one million young people to be data scientists between 2019 and 2030.

SA, US to discuss land reform

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The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will today meet with the US Embassy to address the tweet from United States President Donald Trump on land expropriation and crime in South Africa.