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South Africans must know the names of struggle heroes and heroines

Friday, September 27, 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stressed the importance of South Africans recognising and honouring the former liberation heroes and heroines, who have returned to their home country, acknowledging their vital role in securing the nation's freedom.

Northern Cape's Astro Tourism a first

Friday, September 27, 2024

The Northern Cape has something new to offer tourists and it is a first for the African continent, says Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille.

Najwa Petersen's parole decision referred for review

Friday, September 27, 2024

The decision by the Pollsmoor Correctional Supervision and Parole Board to place convicted murderer Najwa Petersen on parole has been referred to the Correctional Supervision and Parole Review Board (CSPRB) for review.

Motsoaledi warns leaders against antimicrobial resistance

Friday, September 27, 2024

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has described antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a ticking time bomb that could return the world to an era where common infections are untreatable, and routine surgeries become life-threatening.

“I stand before you with a sense of urgency and hope that as we join hands to tackle the problem of AMR, we have a full appreciation of the significant threat it poses to global health, food security and development,” he said on Thursday.

Deaf Awareness Month, a moment of reflection on progress made

Friday, September 27, 2024

By Morapedi Sibeko

This September, as we commemorate Deaf Awareness Month, it is a good moment to look back on the progress made in recognising South African Sign Language (SASL) and to raise awareness of the experiences of Deaf people, whose voices emphasise the continued need for inclusion and activism.

Mashatile undertakes working visits to Ireland and the UK

Friday, September 27, 2024

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is today undertaking a working visit to Ireland to reinforce South Africa’s historic and warm bilateral relations with the nation. 

The Deputy President is expected to meet his Irish counterpart, Prime Minister Simon Harris, to reaffirm the strong political and diplomatic ties between the two countries.

NPA scores Steinhoff victory

Friday, September 27, 2024

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has secured its first conviction, sentence and confiscation order related to the Steinhoff case.

Police rescue kidnap victims

Friday, September 27, 2024

On Thursday police rescued two victims were reportedly released by their kidnappers due to the pressure exerted upon the suspects by the police.