South Africa

A 25-year-old Brazilian national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for drug trafficking.

South Africa recently participated in the 36th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MOP 36) in Bangkok, Thailand.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has highlighted the need for a multifaceted approach that addresses the root causes of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), while providing support services for survivors and holding perpetrators accountable.

Government has welcomed the new finance deal of US$300 billion per year by 2035 - which was committed by high-income economies, to finance climate action for developing economies.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has called for stronger collaboration between traditional leaders and government to address the crisis of foodborne illnesses in communities.

Violence, particularly against women and children, continues to be a sting on our collective South African skin, and it is a battle that requires our collective effort to win, writes Neo Semono.

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has called on municipalities in the North West to prioritise the assets of water and sanitation services to ensure sustainable water provision to communities.

A total of 14 illegal miners were arrested after they emerged from the disused mines in Stilfontein in the North West, where they had been holed up for months, following the arrival of police as part of Operation Vala Umgodi.

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has handed over a certificate of the completed water treatment works plant located in Klipplaat, Eastern Cape, declaring that the plant is ready to provide quality drinking water to residents.

The City of Ekurhuleni is expected to hold the Ekurhuleni Investment Conference 2024 from Tuesday.

The National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders (NHTKL) says it fully endorses the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI).

On Monday, 25 November, Deputy President, Paul Mashatile will attend the National Launch of 16 Days of Activism for no Violence Against Women and Children campaign launch which will take place at the Rustenburg Local Municipality, North West province.

Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, says reforms aimed at cutting red tape in the renewable energy sector are critical for accelerating projects and the development of critical energy infrastructure.

As part of the 16 Days of Activism for no Violence Against Women and Children campaign, Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has pledged to hand over 16 houses to the victims of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) throughout the 16-day period.

Eskom has marked the longest stretch of uninterrupted power supply in five years, with load shedding suspended for more than 240 consecutive days.