South Africa

Gender-based violence and femicide continue to besiege the women of South Africa but the fight against the scourge will continue unabated.

The Department of Defence and Military Veterans has announced that the first batch of approved military veteran pension applicants received their first payment on Wednesday, 1 November 2023. 

There is “no intention” to change the mandate of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) is celebrating the significant milestone of successfully producing and delivering one million vehicle driving licensing discs via their online system.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is urging people travelling to malaria-endemic areas to take the appropriate precautions this summer. 

The South African government has joined calls for the protection of journalists’ rights, particularly during a time when South Africa is preparing for national elections.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 2023 Rugby World Cup (RWC) win has demonstrated the power of transformation.

The Department of Tourism, together with the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa) - an agency within the Department of Small Business Development, has announced the opening of the application process for the Tourism Equity Fund (TEF) on Monday, 06 November 2023.

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has praised police officers for their determination and bravery after four suspects, who were believed to have been terrorising the community of Inanda, were fatally wounded in a shootout with police this week.

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJOINTS) has put measures in place to ensure the 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum takes place in a safe and secure environment.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has welcomed the tabling of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), despite the statement’s downward revision of revenue collection by some R56.8 billion.

Growing business, trade and investment ties between sub-Saharan African nations that are part of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act and the United States (US) holds enormous benefits for the two regions.

First, I must declare that I am not much into the sport of rugby. In fact, I don’t understand half the rules of the game. Having watched it since the last success by the team, I have come to realise that what I always regarded to be a hooligans sport is in fact a game of strategy and tactics. There is elegance in the wrestling madness. From this world cup installment, I have been enriched by these notables:

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has reiterated that measures are in place to ensure the safety of commuters following the dismissal with costs of an application brought by a commuter suing the agency for delictual damages arising from injuries sustained while on board a Metrorail train.

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa says the significance of the Springboks' 2023 Rugby World Cup (RWC) win extends beyond the rugby field; it symbolises unity and reconciliation in South Africa and is a core ingredient for SA’s journey to nationhood.