Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has proposed the development of a National Biosecurity Compact - shared commitment between government, industry, academia, and civil society to strengthen South Africa’s preparedness and resilience against biological threats.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to global diplomacy, describing the upcoming G7 Leaders’ Summit as a critical opportunity to strengthen international partnerships and promote the country’s leadership within the G20.
The Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) is not only curbing youth unemployment but reshaping labour market access for South Africa’s most excluded youth, with government now working to elevate the programme to new heights.
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has made strides in empowering young entrepreneurs, through the Isiqalo Youth Fund, an initiative that is aimed to support legally registered, youth-owned businesses across the province.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on motorists to take extra caution when driving on the roads as icy cold weather conditions have gripped the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Public Works Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has, during a media briefing on Tuesday, set the record straight regarding the appointment of the Independent Development Trust (IDT) Chief Executive Officer, Tebogo Malaka.
As winter’s chill sets in, communities across the North West are urged to stay vigilant amid severe weather and strong, fire-spreading winds.
“Freezing weather is upon us and an increasing dependence on indoor heating techniques like paraffin stoves, heaters and open fires are likely to be the order of the day,” the North West Provincial Government (NWPG) said in a statement.
The provincial government is urging community members to exercise extreme caution to avoid disastrous domestic and wildfires.
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, is visiting Changsha, Hunan province, to participate in the Ministerial Coordination Meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
Founded in 2000, FOCAC seeks to enhance economic cooperation and promote sustainable development in Africa through mutual respect, equality, and collaborative efforts that benefit all parties involved.
The purpose of this week’s meeting is to discuss the implementation of the outcomes of the 2024 FOCAC Summit, which was held in Beijing in 2024.
South Africa is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, known as Nimbus or NB.1.8.1, associated with a rise in cases in certain regions of Asia.
Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has praised the adoption of the Pandemic Agreement during the 4th Health Working Group meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) held in Johannesburg.
