More paternity leave days for dads
Fathers can look forward to more time with their newborns following the passing of the Labour Laws Amendment Bill on Tuesday by the National Assembly, set to give dads more paid paternity leave.
Fathers can look forward to more time with their newborns following the passing of the Labour Laws Amendment Bill on Tuesday by the National Assembly, set to give dads more paid paternity leave.
As South Africans observe the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign, a call has been made to all men to lead the change in communities.
The Presidency has announced a 4% salary adjustment for members of the National Executive and Deputy Ministers for 2017/18.
The marking of more than 10 million learner answer sheets at 144 marking centres across the country is currently underway, says Basic Education Director-General Mathanzima Mweli.
An amount of R181 289 million has been allocated by Government to address the absorption of 556 social work professionals in the sector.
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says Parliament needs to improve its efficiency when considering bills placed before it.
Limpopo Premier Chupu Mathabatha says that the law enforcement agencies and personnel have been instructed to show no mercy to any person disrespecting traffic laws.
South Africa will tomorrow observe World Aids Day 2017 under the theme: ‘It is my right to know my status. Prevention is my responsibility’.
Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa has called for the acceleration of women empowerment, especially at the decision making and executive levels so that women can make a meaningful contribution to the tourism industry.
Transport Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has appealed to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) member States in Africa, Europe, America, Asia and the Oceanic states to support the country in its quest to retain its position in the council.
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation is looking at ways to try to resolve its R10.3 billion debt by the municipalities.
The multi-disciplinary provincial project task team, set up to deal with serious crimes in KwaZulu-Natal, has arrested six hitmen outside Richards Bay.
The Department of Trade and Industry is considering amending the Sugar Act should the current impasse between the South African Cane Growers Association (SACGA) and South African Farmer Development Association (SAFDA) is not resolved.
The Department of Energy has noted media reports about Earthlife Africa and the Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute’s (SAFCEI) urgent court interdict around South Africa’s procurement of nuclear.
Over 350 youth leaders from across the continent will next week convene in Tshwane to discuss how the African Union (AU) could better engage young people in the political process and create opportunities for them while supporting the efforts to promote democracy.