South Africa

Government has scheduled the following briefings/activities for the week: 16 to 20 October 2023. 

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has welcomed the Provincial Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Commission, which is aimed at driving the digital transformation strategy of the province.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to call for an immediate cessation of acts of war between Israel and Palestine, the opening of humanitarian corridors and a UN-led negotiation process towards resolving the conflict.

South African teachers aren’t operating on survival mode since the public sector has solved the teacher shortages, writes Angie Motshekga.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has cautioned residents regarding heavy rainfall that could potentially lead to flooding in the coastal and midlands districts of the province.

National Safer Festive Season operations have started on a high note with police in the Western Cape seizing R75 million worth of counterfeit goods and R200 000 in cash from a shopping centre in Bellville, Cape Town.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Springboks on their nail-biting win over France in their 2023 Rugby World Cup match on Sunday night.

Collaboration between the Gqeberha Flying Squad and SAPS Walmer members resulted in the swift recovery of three hijacked vehicles and the apprehension of four suspects on Saturday night.

South Africa and Namibia have reached agreements in more than 150 areas which will deepen relations between the two Southern African countries.

Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) Minister Pravin Gordhan has thanked Popo Molefe for his contribution to Transnet following his resignation from the State Owned Company’s board.