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Sliver of hope for Afro World View employees

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has expressed concern at the potential loss of 300 jobs at Afro World View News Channel after MultiChoice SA did not renew its contract on Monday.

Government to hold a series of dialogues to tackle women’s issues

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Bathabile Dlamini, says the department will, for the remainder of the month of August, host a series of dialogues that are aimed at championing women’s issues. 

The Minister on Tuesday said dialogues will be held for men wherein they will be asked to describe a woman’s standing in society, “as a push is being made to make patriarchy a thing of the past’. 

Dlamini said this when she led a debate on National Women’s Day in the National Assembly on Tuesday. 

Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak!

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his warmest wishes to the Muslim community in South Africa and around the world on the celebration of Eid-ul-Adha today.

Local companies to participate in FACIM

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Local companies are set to seek out new markets in Mozambique while participating in the 54th Feira International de Maputo (FACIM) that gets underway next week.

Project to empower rural women in Mpumalanga

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

As part of Women’s Month and the centenary of Mama Albertina Sisulu, the Department of Social Development will today launch a women empowerment project at Mawewe Tribal Authority in Mgobodi vllage, Mpumalanga.

President to account to the nation in Parliament

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today account to the nation on the work of government when he responds to questions for oral reply in the National Assembly in Parliament, Cape Town.

Memorial service for "Mother of Azania"

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Struggle activist Zondeni Veronica Sobukwe will be remembered today at the official memorial service to be held at her hometown of Graaff Reinet in the Eastern Cape.

Top honours for women scientists

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Science and Technology Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane will on 23 August pay homage to women in the industry in honour of late struggle stalwart Mama Albertina Sisulu.