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Plans to clear mental health patients backlog

Friday, August 24, 2018

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says his department will soon issue a contract under the National Health Insurance (NHI) to clear the backlog of mental health patients awaiting treatment.

Quality healthcare must be for all

Friday, August 24, 2018

South Africa must move beyond the era of exclusively preserving quality healthcare for those with deep pockets, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

IPID investigating death of TUT student

Friday, August 24, 2018

Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) on Friday said it is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting incident where a student was killed at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Soshanguve campus.

SA disappointed over Trump tweet

Friday, August 24, 2018

In a meeting with the United States of America's Embassy in Pretoria on Thursday, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Lindiwe Sisulu conveyed the unhappiness of the people and the government of South Africa - following a tweet by President Donald J. Trump.

Clearing of mail backlog underway

Friday, August 24, 2018

The South African Post Office (SAPO) says that it is clearing the mail backlog that built up during the recently resolved nationwide industrial action by its employees.

Women urged to honour female struggle icons

Friday, August 24, 2018

Striving women in modern South Africa should honour the likes of fallen struggle stalwarts Mama Albertina Sisulu and Mama Zondeni Sobukwe who paved the way for their freedom and active economic participation.

WOAN report good news for ICT in SA

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister, Dr Siyabonga Cwele, has welcomed the study conducted to determine the spectrum requirements for the Wireless Open Access Network (WOAN).

Pen the stories of women to empower them

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Documenting women’s stories, addressing patriarchy and celebrating women, topped the agenda at an inter-generational dialogue held in honour and celebration of three iconic women - Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke, Albertina Sisulu and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Climate change is everyone’s business

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Environmental Affairs Minister, Dr Edna Molewa, has invited South Africans from all walks of life to join global efforts to combat climate change.