While load shedding has disrupted the economy over the past two weeks, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the reality is that government has already taken several important actions to address the shortfall in electricity supply.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reiterated its call on all South Africans to actively take part in the Clear Rivers campaign for pollution-free and healthy water sources.
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, will on Monday receive a full report on the mass shooting that claimed the lives of 15 people at a tavern in Soweto on Saturday night.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on law enforcement agencies to take swift action against the perpetrators of the two shooting incidents which left at least 19 people dead over the weekend.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the people of Japan following the death of the country’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
A four-year partnership between C40 Finance Facility (CFF) and the eThekwini Municipality has yielded positive results with the development of the Transformative River Management Programme (TRMP) that will mitigate the impact of climate change as witnessed during the April floods.
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says the recently graduated South African medical doctors who were trained in Cuba will help address the challenges that continue to plague the country’s healthcare system.
Deputy President David Mabuza has expressed sadness at the passing of Inkosi Xolile Ndevu, Ah Gcinibandla!
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says it will invest at least R16 billion on infrastructure development at ports in the Western Region over the next seven years.
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Executive Council has approved the rollout of the Social Compacts, which will also ensure sound local government and the implementation of local programmes aimed at development townships and rural economies.
While 19 suspects have been arrested for suspicion of incitement to commit public violence during July 2021 unrest, a further 86 remain people of interest.
Government has committed to strengthening the criminal justice system and employing more security personnel to improve safety measures, following the unrest and looting that engulfed the country last year.
KZN Finance MEC, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, is expected on Saturday to lead a Provincial Treasury’s Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) Outreach Programme, which seeks to equip rural-based small businesses with a range of business skills and economic avenues.
As government attempts to conclude the analogue switch-off, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has encouraged the public to switch from analogue TV to compliant digital television sets.
Government has noted Fitch’s decision to affirm South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at ‘BB-’ and maintain a stable outlook.
