President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) as a “South African success story” as the institution marks 80 years since its establishment.
Four suspects, who were wanted for cases of murder in the vicinity of Inanda, were shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with police on the M4 Highway in Umlazi on Tuesday afternoon.
Seven suspects are expected to appear in court soon after they were nabbed following police operations in Limpopo.
Government has officially opened applications for the highly anticipated R500 million support fund aimed at increasing the participation of South African owned Spaza Shops in the townships and rural areas retail trade sector.
The Department of Home Affairs has today dismissed six officials with immediate effect for a range of offences, including fraud and corruption.
Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has called on G20 member states to urgently address growing inequality and the erosion of labour income share, warning that these trends threaten global economic stability and social cohesion.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a bold, coordinated, and community-driven approach to crime-fighting, describing policing in South Africa as being at a crossroads that demands urgent reform and collaboration from across all sectors of society.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has reiterated government’s intensifying efforts to tackle gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), and organised crime and corruption.
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has handed over five properties in Gauteng to be used to shelter victims of gender-based violence (GBV).
With the Easter long weekend fast approaching, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has called on local and international travelers alike to explore the country’s breathtaking landscapes, rich culture and vibrant communities.
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) has unveiled a revitalisation plan for transforming derelict and unsafe inner-city buildings.
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, is scheduled to deliver the opening address at the two-day international conference of the Electoral Reform Consultation Panel (ERCP) to be held at the Emperors Palace in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni.
The South African Board for Sheriffs has called on the Ministers of Justice and Constitutional Development and Police to investigate “targeted attacks” on sheriffs in the country.
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has welcomed the findings of the Public Protector’s report, which clears Premier Oscar Mabuyane and former Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, of any wrongdoing regarding the designation and refurbishment of Bulembu Airport.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the five sluice gates remain opened at the Vaal Dam, while outflows at Bloemhof Dam are to be increased to manage rising water levels.
