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Vuk talks to the people

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Vuk’uzenzele Newspaper recently had the opportunity to engage young people through its Vuk Talks initiative which was set under the theme of encouraging the youth to join the artisanship sector.

Govt commits to resolve Rustenburg water, sanitation woes

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Judith Tshabalala, has assured residents in the Rustenburg Local Municipality, who are affected by sewer blockages and overflowing manholes, that their challenges will be resolved.

Parliament refurbishment to be completed by 2025

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The total restoration of Parliament's infrastructure, which was destroyed by fire in January 2022, will only be finalised by 2025, says the Speaker of National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula.

Health Ombud completes 10 861 complaints during tenure

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The outgoing Health Ombudsman, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, announced on Wednesday that his office completed 10 861 complaints in the past seven years, including the most talked about Life Esidimeni Tragedy.  

According to Makgoba, the Life Esidimeni Tragedy -- which probed the circumstances surrounding the deaths of mentally ill patients -- has become the standard on how a Health Ombud conducts investigations. 

Parliamentary oversight key to ensuring State development

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, says Parliament must continue to act as an agent of change that ensures accelerated service delivery in order to attain the aspirations of a capable developmental State.