South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has joined South Africans in expressing their deepest condolences to the Mandela family on the passing of Zoleka Mandela.

South Africa should prioritise the creation of mass youth employment and business opportunities, the Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, said on Tuesday.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Thembi Nkadimeng, has urged communities across the country to be extra cautious as the potential for further inclement and windy weather conditions remains high. 

Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says intra-Africa collaboration will be important in the drive towards decarbonisation and strengthening energy security on the continent.

Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, has signed a major incident declaration that allows for the unlocking of additional resources and relief measures to deal with the impact of the recent severe storm.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to host the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, for the Inaugural Session of the South Africa-Lesotho Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Pretoria.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), in partnership with Sol Plaatjie University (SPU), is hosting a Vuk’Talks dialogue in Kimberley, Northern Cape, on Wednesday, 27 Septembe

South Africa is dealing with a number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5 and H7 outbreaks, with more than 50 cases confirmed in various parts of the country, according to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD).

Eskom’s transmission expansion and strengthening will require a “considerable amount of resources” that will require government and the private sector to work together.

Efforts to boost food security and the cleaning up of communities were among the top priorities during this year’s Thusong Service Centre Week.

Police Minister Bheki Cele says the police are pushing back against crime in the country, and flushing out ruthless and greedy organised criminal syndicates.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on the faith-based community to partner with government to make tangible contributions towards addressing the social ills facing the country. 

Local government has long been recognised as the sphere of government that is closest to the people and crucial in improving their lives. It is responsible for the provision of basic services such as water, electricity and sanitation.

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, is leading a delegation to Tokyo, Japan, as part of efforts to build a hydrogen economy in South Africa. 

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to probe the construction of Phase 1 upgrades and urgent refurbishment at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Works in the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.