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Eskom reduces diesel spend by R9bn

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Eskom has recorded a reduction of some R9 billion in diesel expenditure from 1 April 2024 to 7 August 2024, compared to the same period last year.

Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule a beacon of hope: KZN Premier

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family and colleagues of seasoned radio personality and businesswoman, Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule.

President Ramaphosa to officiate signing of the Presidential Health Compact

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 15 August 2024, preside over the signing of the second Presidential Health Compact at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

The second compact follows the 2023 Presidential Health Summit which built on the inaugural summit of 2018 and brought together several stakeholders. 

These include government, business, labour, civil society, health professionals, unions, service users, statutory councils, academia, and researchers to develop sustainable and inclusive solutions to challenges in the national health system. 

Lamola arrives in Harare ahead of 44th Ordinary SADC Summit

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, is in Harare, Zimbabwe, where he is participating in the meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers. 

The Council of Ministers oversees the functioning and development of SADC and ensures that policies are properly implemented. 

The council consists of Ministers from each Member State, usually from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Economic Planning or Finance, and it meets twice a year.

SAPS celebrates women in blue

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

As the country observes women’s month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) joins the nation in celebrating its women in blue who are breaking barriers and blazing a path in their daily duties towards making South Africa a much safer and better place to live in.

R257m PPE contract declared invalid

Monday, August 12, 2024

The Special Tribunal has declared as invalid and set aside a R257 million COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) contract awarded by the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH).