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Call to plant one million trees

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The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, has called on South Africans to plant trees to help reduce the impact of carbon emissions and restore natural ecosystems.

Police seize illicit cigarettes 

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A multidisciplinary inter-provincial cross border operation comprising the Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Free State provinces successfully disrupted the trade and distribution of illicit cigarettes in and around Colesberg on Wednesday.

Call for bold innovation to tackle water challenges

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Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has called for bold innovation, cross-border collaboration, and sustainable practices to confront the escalating global water crisis.

Tributes for ITHPCSA member, Mme Ntswaki Maria Siease

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The Interim Traditional Health Practitioners Council of South Africa (ITHPCSA) has announced the passing of Mme Ntswaki Maria Siease, a dedicated member of the council, who passed away earlier this month.

Call for investment in health of women, children and adolescents

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged world leaders to intensify investments in the health and rights of women, children and adolescents, warning that the cost of inaction would be measured in lives lost, diminished futures and destabilised communities.

Deputy Minister Moraka strengthens ties with Jordan, UAE

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The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Thandi Moraka, is on an official visit to Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to strengthen South Africa's relations with the two countries.

Youth unemployment demands urgent and radical action

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South Africa’s Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) has convened a critical meeting to address the country’s alarming unemployment rate, affecting a significant portion of the workforce, especially youth, women, and marginalised groups.

Moves to revitalise KZN's beef industry

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With KwaZulu-Natal moving to revitalise its beef industry, MEC for Finance Francois Rodgers has welcomed a recent high-level engagement with agricultural sector stakeholders in the province.