South Africa

The Gauteng Provincial Government has committed to use 60% of its R34 billion goods and services budget to support township initiatives.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt condolences on the sad passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Alice, the daughter of King Solomon kaDinuzulu.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has placed crime fighting at the top of the provincial government’s agenda announcing interventions aimed at strengthening efforts to deal with the high levels of crime.

Pregnant mothers living in air pollution hotspots in South Africa risk bearing a child with a congenital birth anomaly; specifically orofacial cleft lip and palate (CLP).

Employment and Labour Deputy Minister, Boitumelo Moloi, says organisations must develop mandatory systems of health and safety compliance in order to create decent workplaces post COVID-19.

The Gauteng Provincial Government is set to release R1.2 billion towards resolving the energy crisis in Gauteng.

North West Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC, Nono Maloyi, has urged communities throughout the province, especially those in low-lying areas, to exercise caution as the province continues to experience above normal rains.

Local businesses participating in high-profile exhibitions are flying the South African flag high.

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter says Stage 6 load shedding is expected to be implemented until Wednesday evening which will be followed by Stage 4 on Thursday morning with a further drop to Stage 3 by the weekend.

It will cost the Eastern Cape provincial government an estimated R4.5 billion to fix and replace road and bridge infrastructure damaged by the floods that battered the province last week.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has extended the public consultation process on the draft Bill for the establishment of National Water Resource Infrastructure Agency (NWRIA) Bill to 17 March 2023.

A Free State High Court Judge is expected to appear in the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Kroonstad to face charges of theft, money laundering and contempt of court.

As part of the measles immunisation drive, various provincial departments are working around the clock to ensure that children under the age of 15 are protected against this serious viral infection in youngsters.

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) will this week embark on various activities and campaigns around Gauteng, Western Cape, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal provinces in a concerted effort to take services to the people and improve service standards.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, as Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), officiate the annual Armed Forces Day programme at Richard’s Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.