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SA takes steps to improve financial regulatory structure

Thursday, April 25, 2024

With the newly launched Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI), South Africa has taken a significant step in overhauling the financial regulatory structure, says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

SA on track to eliminate malaria disease by 2028 

Thursday, April 25, 2024

The Department of Health says South Africa is on track to achieve malaria elimination status by 2028, as outlined in the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan. 

This, according to the department, is despite facing challenges such as heightened heatwaves exacerbated by climate change, with the potential to directly impact transmission and the burden of disease. 

Deputy Minister pays visit to Pretoria Magistrates’ Court

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development John Jeffery has paid an unannounced visit to the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court following reports of alleged service delivery issues at the court.

SA commemorates World Malaria Day

Thursday, April 25, 2024

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said it was forging ahead with supporting the national Department of Health to eliminate locally acquired malaria in South Africa through several activities.

Probe into tributary blockages to Middle Letaba Dam

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu is set to establish an independent investigation into the alleged blockage of tributaries that lead to the Middle Letaba Dam in Limpopo, which has resulted in low water levels in the dam.

Gupta brothers extradition still on NPA sights despite setbacks

Thursday, April 25, 2024

National Director of Public Prosecutions of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Advocate Shamila Batohi, says the entity is facing challenges in its bid to extradite Atul and Rajesh Gupta back to South Africa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to face charges including fraud and money laundering related to State Capture.