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Professionals in water space make waves

Monday, June 26, 2023

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has congratulated two of its young professionals for making it to the list of the 2023 Mail and Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans.

Cholera death toll in SA rises to 43

Monday, June 26, 2023

The Department of Health confirmed on Sunday that the number of cholera-related deaths has now risen to 43 since the outbreak.

Condolences for struggle activist Sally Motlana

Monday, June 26, 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent condolences to the Motlana and Maunye families following the passing of veteran anti-apartheid activist, Sally Motlana, on Saturday.

Social Development joins communities to combat drug abuse

Monday, June 26, 2023

The Department of Social Development on Monday engaged with residents of Randfontein, whose lives are affected by the high prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse.

The engagement served as a commemoration of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to highlight the socio-economic problems associated with substance abuse.

This year’s International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed under the theme, ‘Leave no one behind: Availability, affordability and access to prevention and treatment services’.

Power grid records improvements

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Although the demand for electricity is increasing, Eskom is able to maintain a much lower stage of load shedding due to the improvement of the Energy Availability Factor (EAF), says Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.

Eskom welcomes DFFE decision on Minimum Emission Standards

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Eskom has welcomed the decision by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s National Air Quality Officer to grant the organisation a postponement in terms of the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) pertaining to the sulphur dioxide (SO2) emission levels at Kusile power station.

Progress made in hemp, cannabis sector policy

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Government is making strides in the development of a policy for the hemp and cannabis sector, as stakeholders have collectively agreed on regulatory reforms.

Infrastructure investment critical for success of AfCFTA

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the success of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) depends on the investment in infrastructure in the areas of electricity generation, transportation, as well as freight and logistics distribution.