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President Ramaphosa meets SOE bosses

Thursday, June 6, 2019

The CEOs of State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) have called for a better definition of the respective mandates of SOEs and for government policy to more effectively support their achievements.

Well wishes for Jonas Gwangwa

Thursday, June 6, 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his best wishes to activist, musician, songwriter and producer Jonas Gwangwa.

Condolences for renowned journalist

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family and friends of veteran journalist and editor, Raymond Louw, who passed away at the age 91 on Wednesday in a Johannesburg hospital.

Child care starts at home

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Government has called on key sectors around the country to work together to build a more protective environment for children, starting at family and community levels.

Employers urged to use child protection register

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

The Department of Social Development has called on employers whose employees’ job responsibilities require them to work with or have access to children, to verify their suitability to work with children against the Child Protection Register (CPR).

A celebration of youth activism

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Government on Tuesday officially launched the 2019 Youth Month - which is set to celebrate the role played by young people during the struggle for liberation.

Child protection is everyone's business

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

As South Africa observes Child Protection Week, government has asked all members of society to join in making safety, care and protection of children a priority.

SASSA services free, warns agency

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reminded social grant beneficiaries that all services provided by the agency are free.