South Africa

The Ministry of Electricity says the return to service of unit 1 at Kusile Power Station marks a critical milestone in the quest to "recover South Africa’s economy”.

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has welcomed Cabinet’s concurrence of the Tourism Sector Masterplan, which was gazetted on Friday.

The National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government will host the 5th BRICS Games official opening ceremony today. 

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, has called for the urgent cessation of violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Buffalo City Metro has warned residents and motorists to exercise caution as rainy conditions persist.

Eleven suspects, who were arrested on Sunday by the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit and members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Boitekong, are expected to make their first appearance before the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court today.

While one may no longer remember the name of the classroom teacher’s pet, chances are that one will never forget the name of that special teacher who changed the course of one’s life.

Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, who is also the District Development Model (DDM) champion of Amajuba, has handed over school uniform to 128 learners from 25 schools in the district.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala will on Tuesday conduct an oversight visit at the Klerksdorp Prison, which is currently undergoing total repair and renovation.

Langaville library users have been urged to use neighbouring libraries following the closure of the facility due to heavy rains, which left the library building damaged.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the vital role the green hydrogen economy plays in the country’s development and just energy transition.

Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 16 to 20 October 2023. 

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has welcomed the Provincial Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Commission, which is aimed at driving the digital transformation strategy of the province.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to call for an immediate cessation of acts of war between Israel and Palestine, the opening of humanitarian corridors and a UN-led negotiation process towards resolving the conflict.

South African teachers aren’t operating on survival mode since the public sector has solved the teacher shortages, writes Angie Motshekga.