In a partnership with municipalities, Plastics SA, and civil society organisations, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has driven impactful campaigns to tackle pollution, particularly in urban and coastal areas.
Heavy rain and cold weather conditions are expected this week, as a cut-off low weather system sweeps across most parts of the country.
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has assured the nation that the Executive of the country, President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile, are in safe hands.
A total of 541 illegal shebeens and taverns were shut down by police across the country during the Easter long weekend.
Government needs several systems in place to implement the National Health Insurance (NHI), which is aimed at providing universal health coverage.
As part of a bold and proactive strategy to curb rising crime and reduce road fatalities across KwaZulu-Natal, Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has launched the Provincial Safety Plan, aimed at intensifying law enforcement and strengthening community safety across the province.
In a significant development for the traditional health sector, the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has officially announced the appointment of a new Chairperson and several members to the Interim Traditional Health Practitioners Council of South Africa (ITHPCSA).
This move comes as part of efforts to enhance the representation of key stakeholders and strengthen the council’s framework, aligning with the provisions set out in the Traditional Health Practitioners Act, No. 22 of 2007.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday undertake a working visit to Maseru in the Kingdom of Lesotho to co-chair the second session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between South Africa and Lesotho.
The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) has disputed media reports alleging that the governance has collapsed at the entities under the department.
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has joined the global community in celebrating Earth Day 2025 while also reflecting on South Africa’s progress in safeguarding the environment and fostering a sustainable future for all.
