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SA to advocate for transformative policies during G20 presidency

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Government considers South Africa’s Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency as an opportunity for the continent to address longstanding inequities, and to champion transformative policies that would benefit its people and those of the Global South in general.

SA welcomes Israel–Lebanon ceasefire

Thursday, November 28, 2024

The South African government has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, effective Wednesday, 27 November 2024.

SRD Grant system remains intact – Minister Tolashe

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has reassured social grant recipients that the grant system's integrity remains intact, supported by various control measures and enhanced security.

Minister commends "smooth and credible" matric exams

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube has expressed her gratitude to the people involved in the delivery of successful 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

Eskom hails meter upgrade project as a success

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

With Eskom hailing the completion of its pre-paid meter upgrade project as a success, the power utility has requested the approximately 1.7 million “zero buyers” to upgrade their meters before the deadline.

Help desks ensure priority attention for GBV cases

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has Gender-Based Violence Desks at every police station to ensure such cases receive priority attention and are speedily attended and responded to.

SA takes part in Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention in Cambodia

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

South Africa, currently serving as Vice-President, is participating in the Fifth Review Conference of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production, and Transfer of Antipersonnel Mines, also known as the Mine Ban Treaty, in Siem Reap, Cambodia. 

According to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, the Mine Ban Treaty is a multilateral agreement aimed at eliminating anti-personnel landmines due to their indiscriminate nature and the humanitarian consequences they cause.