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DBE set to launch National Schools Hygiene Programme

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The Department of Basic Education (DBE) will tomorrow launch the National Schools Hygiene Programme (NSHP) and kick-start the extended Hand Hygiene Programme at Zimasa Primary School in Langa, Cape Town.

Cele, Mathale visit Gqeberha in wake of violent clashes

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Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, and his Deputy Cassel Mathale are today expected to visit Gqeberha following violence and wanton destruction of property, which saw several businesses and taxis torched.

Mchunu welcomes KZN Water Master Plan

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Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has commended the KwaZulu-Natal Water Master Plan which spells out the water-related challenges and outlines the short, medium and long term solutions to ensure water security in the province.

Home Affairs sets the record straight on Aline Mauwa

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The Department of Home Affairs has in a statement set the record straight with regard to the passing on of Aline Mauwa, a refugee who was among the protestors who occupied pavements in Brooklyn, Pretoria in 2019.

Loadshedding suspended

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Eskom has suspended loadshedding on Thursday morning following six days of rolling blackouts throughout the country.

Protection of LGBTQIA+ community’s human rights a constitutional imperative

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Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, says that although the country has made strides to promote and protect the human rights of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual transgender Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, the true attainment of these ideals still remains elusive for many in that community.

Youth urged to turn waste into income

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Government has encouraged the youth to take part in waste management ventures in a bid to address the persistent challenges of unemployment, inequality and poverty in the country.