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Dlamini Zuma commits to addressing Enoch Mgijima challenges

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has committed to work with all relevant stakeholders in the troubled Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality to address the community’s concerns, including calls for a its dissolution.

Balancing climate transition with energy security

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has emphasised the importance of solutions that will balance energy security in the context of the climate transition to ease the physical and economic risks posed by climate change.

Diamond lands trio in the dock

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Three suspects, including a police officer were on Monday arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation for dealing in an unpolished diamond in Mahikeng.

N West prioritises communities with critical water shortages

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

The North West Provincial Steering Committee - led by Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu - has instructed the committee’s Technical Task Team to start prioritising critical projects that will ensure the immediate restoration of water in areas with existing infrastructure in the province.

SONA 2023 a 'watershed' moment

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Acting Director General of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Michael Currin, says this year’s State of the Nation Address is not only one of the most important for the sixth administration but will also serve as a rallying call for all citizens to build South Africa together.

Road closures ahead of SONA

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Due to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) taking place on Thursday, access to certain roads around Parliament and the City Hall will be restricted in a phased approach.

490 Members of Parliament, 263 guests to attend SONA 2023

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

The 2023 State of the Nation Address will be fully physical and all attendees, including Members of Parliament and invited guests, will be present in the chamber and the public gallery at Cape Town’s City Hall, says Parliament’s Presiding Officers.

Law enforcement to ensure safe SONA

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has put measures in place to ensure that the State of the Nation Address (SONA) takes place in a safe and secure environment this week.