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More paternity leave days for dads

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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.

Men called to lead change in communities

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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.

Marking of matric papers underway

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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.

No mercy for drunk drivers in Limpopo

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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.

SA to observe World Aids Day

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South Africa will tomorrow observe World Aids Day 2017 under the theme: ‘It is my right to know my status. Prevention is my responsibility’.

SA drums up support for IMO council re-election

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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.

Six alleged hitmen arrested in KZN

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The multi-disciplinary provincial project task team, set up to deal with serious crimes in KwaZulu-Natal, has arrested six hitmen outside Richards Bay.

Dti to amend Sugar Act if dispute not resolved

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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.

Energy Department responds to Earthlife legal action

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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.

SA to host 6th AU youth dialogue

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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.