South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa is today expected to receive a courtesy call from His Royal Highness Prince of Wales, Prince William.

An independent investigative report on incidents at Pretoria High School for Girls has recommended that the principal and deputy principal responsible be charged with misconduct. 

The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, together with eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, Cyril Xaba, will this week engage with small-scale growers and supported rural youth enterprises in the Umbumbulu area under eThekwini metro.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to conduct investigations into the affairs of the African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC) and, in a separate probe, that of the Dihlabeng Local Municipality in the Free State.

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called for decisive and integrated action to deal with wildlife crimes, as they threaten the country’s rich biodiversity and the potential of the eco-tourism industry.

State power utility Eskom has moved to assure the public that it has enough generation capacity to continue staving off load shedding.

Prices of all grades of fuel as well as that of petrol and gas are expected to rise this coming Wednesday.

Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi is leading a government delegation to the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12)’s Summit taking place from 04-08 November 2024 in Egypt, Cairo.

On Monday, 04 November, the Deputy Ministers Kenny Morolong and Peace Mabe lead a guided educational tour to KwaMuhle Museum, Gandhi Settlement and Ohlange Institute in eThekwini.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, will host his United Kingdom counterpart, David Lammy, on Tuesday, 5 November 2024, in Cape Town.

A multi-stakeholder steering committee has been established to address issues at Hartbeespoort Dam.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of severe thunderstorms and snow along the Eastern Cape escarpment from Monday until Tuesday.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has unveiled the Provincial Integrated Youth Development Strategy, marking a transformative step towards empowering the province’s youth.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has called on communities to assist in ensuring a safer festive season for all through Operation Shanela.

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development has expressed concern over allegations of a “toxic” environment in the office of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).