South Africa

Meet Lieutenant Colonel Kgothatso Khunou, the first African female chief helicopter pilot attached to the SAPS Airwing in the Free State, and one of 17 female pilots nationwide.

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the recent sentencing of a notorious poaching kingpin by a Mozambican Court.

Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi has expressed concern at the high number of people who cannot access housing.

Eskom anticipates that South Africa will experience a “load shedding free summer” if it manages to keep unplanned losses at power stations below 13 000MW.

With China being South Africa’s largest trading partner, the upcoming State Visit to the People’s Republic of China by President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to fortify the economic relationship between the two countries.

Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, says the department is forging ahead to implement several interventions to redress the unaffordability of houses for the missing middle.

As South Africa transitions towards a low carbon economy, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, says the benefits of energy renewable projects should be shared equitably with communities.

Line function Ministers will now bear shareholder responsibility for certain State-owned enterprises (SOEs) that previously fell under the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE).

On Monday, 26 August, Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi briefs media on plans to assist the struggling gap market to access affordable housing at Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre.

Municipalities are at the centre of government’s efforts to move towards clean energy and fulfil the country’s commitment to global climate change.

The City of Cape Town Human Settlements Directorate’s call centre has increased its staffing to significantly reduce waiting times, improve response and assisting times, and enhance overall customer satisfaction.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has held a workshop to raise awareness about the impact of human activities on water resources and the environment.

A task team led by Captain David Ramasoala and Captain Kelaotswe Lebodi pounced on the wanted suspect, Mamokete Jeminah Koloti at her hiding place in Lourierpark near Bloemfontein during the early hours of Sunday.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to observe Women's Month by celebrating its women in blue who not only bring inclusivity and empathy to the table, but who go beyond call of duty to serve and protect the people of South Africa.

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has commenced with the construction of the long-awaited upgrades to the Murray Park Library, located in Malvern, Johannesburg.