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SA commits to empower women in standards development

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

South Africa has signed a Declaration on Gender Responsive Standards and Standards Development, joining over 55 other countries in efforts to meaningfully include women in all decision making in standards development.

Man arrested for false bomb threat

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Police in Gauteng have arrested a man after he made an alleged bomb threat at Menlyn Maine Shopping Centre in the East of Pretoria.

DMRE honours late Deputy Minister Hlongwa

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

The life and times of Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister Bavelile Hlongwa was commemorated at a memorial service held on Tuesday.

Two motorists held for speeding

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Two motorists were arrested for alleged reckless and negligent driving in separate incidents during a special operation conducted on the R21.

Chikunga sets the bar for public servants

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says public servants must strive to service citizens while upholding high professional and ethical standards.

AfCFTA under the spotlight at ISO assembly

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement formed part of discussions at the 42nd General Assembly of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), currently underway in Cape Town.

Pushing new frontiers to curb illegal drug trade

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

A potent and effective global response is required to protect world citizens against the proliferation of illegal drugs and precursor chemicals, says National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole.

Parliament focuses on gender-based violence

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a Joint Sitting of the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces to focus the attention of elected public representatives and the nation at large on the crisis of gender-based violence and femicide.

StatsSA embarks on Census 2021 Mini Test

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will between 9 October and 6 November conduct a Census 2021 Mini Test across the country in preparation for the 2021 population survey.