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South Africa commits support for South Sudan

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

South Africa will continue to support the Republic of South Sudan in its efforts for peace, democracy and development.

This according to a statement by the Presidency on Wednesday.

The statement follows an announcement by the government of South Sudan regarding the extension of its transitional period for a further two years.

Meet SA’s new petroleum company

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

A policy statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa has today resulted in the formation of a new state-owned petroleum company, the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC).

Corrupt traffic officers arrested in Mpumalanga

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Law enforcement agencies have arrested a further 13 traffic officers in different towns in Mpumalanga in a clean-up anti-corruption operation aimed at restoring discipline and ethical conduct in the traffic law enforcement sector.

President Ramaphosa, Business Unity SA meet on NHI

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with the leadership of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) to discuss matters related to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act.

Mpumalanga records highest HIV prevalence rate 

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Compared to other provinces, Mpumalanga had the highest HIV prevalence at 17.4% in 2022, which translates to an estimated 890 000 people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the province.

Cato Ridge Agripark revamp unlocks potential

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The eThekwini Municipality’s Economic Development and Planning Committee has given the green light to reprioritise over R2 million to fund the refurbishment of chicken houses at the Cato Ridge AgriPark, near Hammarsdale.

Former NHLS CEO ordered to pay R22 million for loss incurred

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) says it welcomes the judgment against its former CEO, Joyce Mogale, and her co-applicant, the estate of the late former Chief Financial Officer, Sikhumbuzo Zulu, who died before the court proceedings started.

Transnet works to curb shipping delays

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has enhanced its ability to curb shipping and cargo-handling delays caused by long waves that impact vessels berthed at its ports, thanks to the delivery of six more hydraulic shore tension units destined for the ports of Cape Town and Ngqura.

Home Affairs needs to embrace automation, digital transformation

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says automation and digital transformation is necessary to turn Home Affairs into a department that supercharges economic growth, delivers dignified civic services and secures national security.