South Africa

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has announced the appointment of Sithole Mbanga as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is conducting oversight and monitoring visits to police stations and courts in KwaZulu-Natal to assess their compliance in the provision of services to the victims and survivors of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has published for implementation the regulations regarding fees for the provision of aviation meteorological services.

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has implored South African youth to contribute innovative ideas in the water and sanitation sector.

The Commission for Gender Equality in Mpumalanga has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the provincial House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (HTKL) to enhance working relations between the two organisations in the province.

The Department of Employment and Labour’s Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch is today conducting an advocacy seminar in the Eastern Cape to create awareness on compliance with labour la

As part of the District Development Model, the Department of Employment and Labour is today hosting a Youth Day Career Expo aimed at assisting work seekers to access available opportunities in the labour market.

Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has approved a temporary extension of operating times at front offices by two hours.

Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, says the number of illegal miners from Lesotho, who died underground at the Virginia Mine in the Free State, may increase from the 31 that has been reported.

South Africa’s first National Biodiversity Offset Guideline has been published for implementation.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, is leading from the front and taking decisive action to tackle youth unemployment through exposing youth to careers of the future.

With improved funding for South Africa’s Just Energy Transition, the country will be able to invest significantly in bolstering the electricity grid and new renewable energy generation.

The National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) has granted Eskom a postponement to meet the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) at the Kusile Power Station, subject to certain strict conditions.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has congratulated two of its young professionals for making it to the list of the 2023 Mail and Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans.

The Department of Health confirmed on Sunday that the number of cholera-related deaths has now risen to 43 since the outbreak.