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Public servants applauded for transforming public service

Friday, September 27, 2024

Public Service and Administration Minister Mzamo Buthelezi has applauded all those who have played and continue to play a vital role in transforming the public service which is a responsibility that most bear with utmost seriousness.

Weather service warns of light snow event

Friday, September 27, 2024

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of light snow over the high-lying areas of the Eastern Cape and southern KwaZulu-Natal due to an expected drop in temperatures this weekend.

Ramokgopa attends BRICS Energy Ministers Meeting

Thursday, September 26, 2024

The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has called on the BRICS Plus bloc of countries to work together to assist and support member countries to tackle energy challenges.

Plan for reshaping conservation revealed

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh has unveiled a plan that advocates for a thriving environment for people and nature by 2040.

W Cape records lowest HIV prevalence rate in SA

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Out of the nine provinces in South Africa, the Western Cape had the lowest HIV prevalence (7.4%) in 2022 and second lowest in 2017 (8.6%).

According to the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), this translates to 540 000 people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Western Cape, which was a decline from 560 000 PLHIV in 2017.

The information is based on the findings of the Sixth South African HIV Prevalence, Incidence and Behaviour Survey (SABSSM VI) for the Western Cape, which was released by the HSRC on Thursday. 

Suspect to appear in court for ongoing Steinhoff case

Thursday, September 26, 2024

A suspect in the ongoing Steinhoff investigation will be appearing in the Pretoria Specialised Crimes Court later today following his arrest this morning by the Hawks’ Serious Economic Offences Unit.

KZN teams on standby ahead of predicted adverse weather

Thursday, September 26, 2024

The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has announced that highly efficient and dedicated teams are on standby with an expected drop in temperatures later this week, with a possibility of snow.