South Africa

Cybersecurity experts says South Africans are sharing too much of their personal information on social media, allowing cybercriminals to exploit them for their personal gain.

Commuters can now look forward to traveling at adequate speeds on a smooth improved R51 road between Vereeniging and Balfour, which has been officially opened three months ahead of schedule.

Our children are our greatest treasure. They are our future. Those who abuse them tear at the fabric of our society and weaken our nation. These are the guiding words of our icon and former President Nelson Mandela, cautioning the nation on the importance protecting children.

The Department of Environmental Affairs has commended Bongumsa Mthembu for defending his Comrades Marathon title and Ann Ashworth for winning the women’s race.

Environmental Affairs Minister Dr Edna Molewa has published the National Climate Change Bill in Government Gazette 41689 (Notice No. 636) for public comment.

Mpumalanga police are calling on the public to come forward with any information which might lead to the arrest of those behind the torching of two schools in Siyabuswa.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has concluded his working visit to Canada, where he participated in the G7 Leaders’ Outreach Summit, the Presidency said on Monday.

Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana has set off to Greece where she will participate in the International Association of Internet Hotlines (InHope) Annual General Assembly in Crete.

The 5th South African TB Conference will be held this week to evaluate advances made in the fight against the disease and to discuss new extensive programmes that will help address identified challenges.

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane will take the Broadcasting Digital Migration programme to Thabong, in the Free State this week.

The Minister of Water and Sanitation Gugile Nkwinti has expressed appreciation for the innovative technologies at the Bloemwater hydropower plant in Mangaung.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Zweli Mkhize, has described allegations published by the Sunday Times newspaper about a R4.5 million ‘kickback’ as ridiculous and a malicious fabrication.

South Africa’s state-of-the-art research vessel, the SA Agulhas II ship, was open to members of the public to explore on Saturday.

The Gauteng Provincial Government has called on young people to attend the fourth instalment of the Youth, Jobs, Careers and Entrepreneurship Opportunities Expo that is currently underway in Johannesburg.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences following the sad passing of the Queen Mother of Amampondo aseNyandeni, Queen Fikelephi ‘Bongolethu’ Ndamase.