South Africa

Young people from BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and Africa have been challenged to use their voices to demand action from the leaders.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of a dramatic drop in temperature, with snow in places for the southern half of the country this week.

The recent publishing for public comments of the intention to designate the Namakwa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the Northern Cape is a critical milestone, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina.

The Presidency has welcomed the decision of the Johannesburg High Court ordering that the answering affidavit related to the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant matter be made public.

South Africa is honoured to take over the Chairmanship of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) under the leadership of President Cyril Ramaphosa, says Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister, Dr Chana Pilane-Majake.

It was a joyous occasion as Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, and other government officials turned the first sod to mark the birth of the groundbreaking new Limpopo Central Hospital in Polokwane. 

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has welcomed the publishing for comments on the South Africa Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM).

Eskom and City Power have energised the Randburg substation following the theft of 10 000 litres of oil on the substation’s transformer.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged the elderly and every citizen to make every day a Mandela day and lend a helping hand to those in need. 

President Nelson Mandela’s values and his deep commitment to human rights, freedom and justice are a source of inspiration for many, says International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled two statues of the late former President Nelson Mandela, one in Mthatha and the other in Qunu in the Eastern Cape, as part of Nelson Mandela Day celebrations.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described Nelson Mandela Day as a call to action for all citizens to lend a helping hand to those less fortunate.

Minister for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has called on young people to lead the charge against all forms of exploitation.

Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has encouraged South Africans to secure food supply through their home or community food gardens as climate change threatens to reverse the progress the country has made towards eradicating hunger and malnutrition.

In response to the call to action, health workers, including doctors and medical specialists from Gauteng hospitals are doing the only thing they know, as they join the globe in commemorating International Mandela Day.