Eskom Acting CEO, Calib Cassim, has announced that if a series of interventions to reduce power demands and improve reliability is unsuccessful this winter, load shedding could intensify to Stage 8.
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has received, on behalf of the department, the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Good Practice Award in Social Security for Africa 2023.
The Executive Mayor of Thaba Chweu Local Municipality, Friddah Nkadimeng, has challenged Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participants to use the skills they receive from the programme to set up businesses and create job opportunities for others.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Denmark have entered into another agreement of cooperation in innovation and management of water services between the two countries.
A groundbreaking initiative is set to grow the agricultural sector in the iLembe District Municipality, according to KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Neliswa Peggy Nkonyeni.
National Treasury will in the coming weeks introduce Bounce Back measures to assist with the rollout of rooftop solar for households to encourage electricity generation and expand the renewable energy tax incentive for business.
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Thoko Didiza, says she is encouraged by the agricultural sector's overall contribution to the country’s job creation drive.
The Department of Health has urged South Africans to go for regular hypertension screenings, as high blood pressure is referred to as the “silent killer” because in most cases people may show no symptoms.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says efforts to get the country off the grey list are well underway, with the Financial Intelligence Centre allocated more than R265 million over the medium-term.
The Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Judith Tshabalala, have reiterated government’s commitment of ensuring equitable water supply and dignified sanitation for all, as mandated by the country’s Constitution.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has warned South African consumers to exercise caution when dealing with Milo Designs, the supplier seems to be a scam purporting to be an online store that designs and sells furniture, using different social media platforms.
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Pinky Kekana, has committed to organising a summit that will deliberate on the blueprint aimed at mobilising investments, and promoting skills development and community involvement in the Saldanha Industrial Development Zone (IDZ).
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says while unemployment remains a challenge, the increase in the number of people who are employed is to be welcomed.
Public Service and Administration Minister, Noxolo Kiviet, says it is government’s duty to do all in its power to free the potential of each person and improve the quality of life of South Africans in line with the Batho Pele Principles.
State power utility, Eskom, has moved to assure South Africans that there is no imminent collapse of the power grid.
