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Women changing the world of work

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Pretoria – The 61st Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, which is currently underway in New York, is discussing “Women Economic Empowerment in the Changing World of Work”.

Ontlametse Phalatse to meet President Zuma

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will tomorrow receive a courtesy call from Ontlametse Phalatse, one of the two South African girls living with Progeria, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

Digital awareness campaign moves to Ladybrand

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Pretoria - Residents of the small agricultural town of Ladybrand in the Free State will on Friday have an opportunity to learn and understand the importance of switching from analogue to digital broadcasting.

Borehole drilling progressing steadily in E Cape

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Pretoria – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister Des van Rooyen has officially handed over boreholes to the community of OR Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape.

Three to appear in court over Chief Justice burglary

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Pretoria - Three men arrested in connection with the recent burglary at the offices of the Chief Justice in Midrand will appear in court in Mamelodi today, Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Khomotso Phahlane, said on Wednesday.

Freedom Park pays tribute to international communities

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Pretoria – Human Rights Day is a significant day to South Africans for remembering not only the 69 people, who were killed during the Sharpeville Massacre, but all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for South Africa’s freedom, says Freedom Park Chief Executive Officer Jane Mufamadi.

Parliament urges SA to uphold democratic values

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Pretoria – On this important commemorative day, Parliament has urged all South Africans to reflect, recommit, advance, protect, defend and uphold democratic values of human dignity, equality and freedom.

Water and Sanitation is a Human Right

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma will on Wednesday open the United Nations World Water Day Summit and Expo under the theme “Water and Sanitation is a Human Right”.

Human Rights Day to celebrate unity, honour Biko

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will today lead the national commemoration of Human Rights Day in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape Province, celebrating the country’s human rights tradition and honouring those who sacrificed immensely for the achievement of liberation and democracy.

President Zuma to open UN World Water Day Summit

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the Heads of State Committee on the United Nations (UN) High Level Panel on Water, will on Wednesday officially open the United Nations (UN) World Water Day Summit and Expo in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.