South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined the call to address the deep rooted challenges that continue to beset the development agenda across the world.

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa hosted the Governor of China’s Fujian province, Zhao Long, at the Freedom Park Heritage Site and Museum in Pretoria.

The City of Ekurhuleni says it is actively addressing ongoing water supply challenges, particularly in the Tsakane/Geluksdal and Etwatwa/Daveyton areas, where low storage levels are affecting supply and pressure. 

Eskom has suspended load shedding until 4pm this afternoon, following an improvement in available generation capacity.

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has called on road users to exercise caution, adhere to traffic laws and prioritise safety while traveling.

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has sent its condolences to the families of miners, who died in a collision in Limpopo on Sunday.

South African stories are cultural endowments for the benefit of future generations and are integral to the ongoing task of forging national unity, inculcating national pride and promoting respect for diversity.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala will on Tuesday meet with various stakeholders in the construction and built environment sector in Rustenburg, North West.

Police in Mpumalanga are appealing to members of the public to assist by providing information that can lead to the arrest of suspects involved in the shooting of patrons at a tavern in Kanyamazane on Sunday.  

Rand Water and Johannesburg Water have urged consumers and citizens to use water sparingly, as demand is exceeding supply.

Human Settlements provincial departments have committed to remove bottlenecks that may result in project delays and blocked projects in housing delivery.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a severe weather alert for damaging waves between Plettenberg Bay and Richards Bay on Monday.

The human settlements sector will soon have a revised framework to guide the municipalities' administration of national housing programmes.

Government will this week raise awareness on the important services that Thusong Centres offer to communities across the country.

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Minister, Zizi Kodwa, has called for sport to be incorporated into the school curriculum.