Children are the future, and it is our responsibility to ensure their safety and well-being by enabling them to grow and develop in a nurturing environment. The sad reality is that many children across the world face a daunting prospect of being drawn into work at a young age often under harmful conditions.
As the world commemorates International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Department of Social Development has raised concerns about alcohol as the first drug of choice by youngsters.
The Eastern Cape provincial government says the diverse expertise and leadership of the new Members of the Executive Council (MECs) will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the provincial government.
Over the past 30 years of our constitutional democracy, we have travelled an exciting journey together with many ups and downs experienced along the way. Despite the turbulence, we have always shown our resolve as a nation to rise above our circumstances and reach this pivotal moment where we celebrate 30 Years of Freedom.
Two new Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) contracts in the John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) District of the Northern Cape will create scores of opportunities for subcontracting and local labour over a period of five years, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) announced on Wednesday that two soldiers were killed yesterday when M23 rebels attacked the town of Sake in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while 20 are injured.
“Four members who were critically injured have been hospitalised, while the rest who suffered minor injuries are expected to be discharged soon,” the statement read.
The SANDF said families of the two members who lost their lives have been informed and all procedures to bring their mortal remains are in process.
South Africa has this week requested the establishment of two panels at a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
In line with the concept of Smart Cities, the City of Durban has established a number of Human Capital Centres of Excellence (HCCoE) around areas within eThekwini Municipality, which are equipped with computers and free Wi-Fi available for disadvantaged communities.
In an effort to improve men’s overall health, the North West Department of Health will offer voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services during the winter school break.
The province has identified the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, where the intensified programme will take place.
According to the provincial department, the objective is to enhance capacity and ensure that the majority of clients are served during the peak winter season.
EThekwini Municipality City Manager, Musa Mbhele, says the 2024 reSURGEnce Durban Conference is an opportunity for new markets to be opened up to local businesses.
