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Eastern Cape small-scale fishermen get a shot in the arm

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Small-scale fishermen in the Eastern Cape got a shot in the arm when Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) MEC, Nonkqubela Pieters, handed over much-needed fishing gear and equipment to help improve their fishing.

Pact to provide access for small fishers to public works facilities

Thursday, May 16, 2024

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE),  has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on the preferential access for small scale fisheries co-operatives to public works facilities.

President Ramaphosa signs NHI Bill into law

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of the National Health Insurance (NHI) in providing equal access to healthcare services and addressing inequalities.

This, as he signed the NHI Bill into law on Wednesday. 

“[The Bill] is also about efficiency and quality. The provision of healthcare in this country is currently fragmented, unsustainable and unacceptable,” President Ramaphosa said, adding that he finally "found his pen" to sign the long-awaited Bill.  

Approval granted to reopen Lily and Barbrook mines

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has approved Section 11 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) of 2002 for Vantage Goldfields to resume operations at Lily and Barbrook gold mines in Mpumalanga.

Chikunga reflects on state of road safety

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

South Africa has seen an escalation in the numbers of road traffic casualties since 1994 due to the escalation of the vehicle population, which has presented a plethora of road safety related challenges.

IEC ready for voting outside the country

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Electoral Commission (IEC) has outlined the process for voting outside the country, allaying the fears of those who are unfamiliar with the procedures for voting in an overseas setting.

KZN welcomes delegates to Africa’s Travel Indaba

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has welcomed delegates participating in the Africa's Travel Indaba, which is currently underway at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in eThekwini.

Government supports Caster Semenya in legal battle

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has expressed that it stands in solidarity with unwavering commitment to seek justice for Caster Mokgadi Semenya as she is back in the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in France.