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Manhunt launched for escaped inmates

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

The Department of Correctional Services together with the South African Police Service (SAPS) have launched a manhunt for two escaped inmates in KwaZulu-Natal.

Students encouraged to use Higher Health crisis helpline

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has encouraged South African students to use the HIGHER HEALTH 24-hour crisis helpline, which addresses the mental health needs of students and staff in the higher education community.  

Namibia, SA to explore business opportunities

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Namibia and South Africa’s business executives will be exploring opportunities to increase trade and investment flows between the two countries at the Namibia-South African Business Forum and Exhibition on Friday.

Call to use data from Census 2022 to improve lives

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on government departments, policy makers, researchers, civil society organisations and international organisations to use the information from Census 2022 to collectively strive to improve people’s lives.

Pandor calls for urgent action to protect oceans, livelihoods

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has called on world leaders to urgently take action to protect the oceans and people who depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods. 

SA population grows from 51.7 million to 62 million

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

​​​​​​​South Africa’s population has increased from 51.7 million in 2011 to more than 62 million in 2022, which is a growth rate of 1.8% in the intercensal period.

N West to host second leg of DDM Presidential Imbizo

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

The North West province will host the second leg of the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo on Friday, 20 October at J.B. Marks Local Municipality in Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality.

DWS consults stakeholders on water strategies

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Water and Sanitation Director-General, Dr Sean Phillips, will on Thursday join Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) executive leaders and Standard Bank, in a workshop to engage on the implementation of the third National Water Resources Strategy (NWRS-3).