Government has announced, with deep sorrow and profound regret, the untimely passing of Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, South Africa’s Ambassador to the French Republic.
In a landmark turnaround in fortunes, Eskom has announced a profit before tax of some R23.9 billion – its first return to profitability in some eight years.
South Africans will face a mixed bag at the pumps from tomorrow following the announcement of the petrol price adjustments by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) today.
Economic growth and implementation of existing government plans have taken centre stage at the extended Cabinet Lekgotla currently underway at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria.
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has reaffirmed his department’s commitment to ensuring that all medicines, vaccines, and health products are safe, effective, and of the highest quality.
The Minister was speaking at the launch of Africa’s first comprehensive National Action Plan (NAP) aimed at combating the serious threat posed by substandard and falsified medical products (SFMP) at the Protea Hotel OR Tambo Airport, Kempton Park, Gauteng, on Tuesday.
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has commended the successful completion of Eskom’s Mega Build Project following the commercial operation of Kusile Unit 6.
The Western Cape Provincial Government has successfully engaged with its counterparts from São Paulo, Brazil, in preparation for the 12th Regional Leaders’ Summit (RLS).
The Gauteng Provincial Government will request a widespread probe by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) into multiple hospitals across the province following the release of a “damning” interim report into corruption at Tembisa Hospital, in Ekurhuleni.
A total of 1 267 suspects were arrested across the North West province during weekly joint law enforcement operations under Operation Shanela II, conducted between 22 and 28 September.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to ensuring that no learner is left behind, despite the financial pressures confronting the province.
