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Sexual and reproductive justice is everyone’s responsibility, says Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu. “It is the basis for bodily autonomy, fundamental freedom, and human rights,” Zulu said. Zulu was speaking at the closing of Sexual Reproductive Justice Conference, where she officially unveiled the second report of the High-Lev... See more- Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says government has taken action to fast-track the provision of school infrastructure. Motshekga briefed the media on the progress made on infrastructure roll out in the basic education sector on Sunday. The briefing follows the Council of Education Minister (CEM) meeting held recently to discus... See more
- President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Ambassador Moosa “Mosie” Moolla, who passed away on Saturday night at the age of 88. Fondly remembered for his vibrancy, good humour and insight, President Ramaphosa said Mosie, as he was commonly known amongst his comrades, dedicated his enti... See more
- OR Tambo District Municipality Acting Executive Mayor, Thokozile Sokanyile, has sent her heartfelt condolences to the families of three people who lost their lives during torrential rains in the Eastern Cape. Sokanyile said the bodies of 53-year-old Fumanekile Mantshubaqa, 24-year-old Asenathi Mkawusi and 42-year old Mhlabunzima Sikhat... See more
- South Africa is committed to cementing economic ties with Belgium, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Fikile Majola. Majola said one of the key focus areas in such efforts is the manufacturing of value added products. The Deputy Minister was speaking during a visit by Belgian King Phillippe at the OR Tambo Special Ec... See more
- Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairperson, Professor Somadoda Fikeni, has commended the interventions by Mpumalanga Health Department to deploy 19 more ambulances in the province in the beginning of the new financial year. Director of Primary Health Care in Nkangala District, Dr Cheryl Nelson made the announcement during PSC’s Citizen... See more
- Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu has set the wheels in motion towards establishing and sustaining collaborations with global partners with common interests, in an attempt to enhance measures to ensure water security. Mchunu, along with the department’s Director-General, Dr Sean Phillips signed a new Memorandum of Understandin... See more
- Government remains committed to supporting the black-owned business sector in their efforts to rebuild their businesses following the economic downturn, said Deputy President Paul Mashatile. “As government, we remain committed to supporting the black-owned business sector, in their efforts to rebuild their businesses after the economic ... See more
- The vital relationship between trees and forests with health-related matters was highlighted during the observation of the International Day of Forests on Friday. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21March, the International Day of Forests in 2012 to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. I... See more
- Stigma and discrimination remain barriers that limit access to tuberculosis (TB) screening, treatment and care – compromising the lives of people who are infected and affected by the disease. This is according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile who to led his first World TB Day commemoration on Friday at the Tlhabane Sportsground in Rus... See more
