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Call for a National Register of Polluters

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, has vowed to tackle the pollution of the environment and water sources as the Vaal River coues to battle with invasive alien plants. 

Massive training of unemployed set to be rolled-out nationally

Friday, April 12, 2024

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Labour Activation Programme (LAP), which is set up to provide training for employment and entrepreneurship programmes, is up-and-running and set to be rolled-out in other provinces, says Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi.

SA supports efforts to end plastic pollution

Friday, April 12, 2024

As government continues to consult the plastic industry on an internationally legally binding instrument to combat plastic pollution, Minister of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy affirmed that South Africa remains resolute in supporting global efforts to end plastic pollution.

SIU to probe affairs of Moqhaka Local Municipality

Friday, April 12, 2024

The affairs of the Moqhaka Local Municipality will come under intense scrutiny after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of serious maladministration at the Free State based municipality.

Cape Town welcomes legend Abdullah Ibrahim for a concert

Friday, April 12, 2024

Cape Town's Abdullah Ibrahim is set to perform at a sold-out concert at the City Hall tonight, 12 April 2024, after a five-year hiatus. 

The German-based music maestro was born and raised in District Six and belongs to a golden generation of truly global jazz giants.

The City Hall concert forms part of Ibrahim’s international tour titled 'The Water from an Ancient Well'. 

The limited events will include a highlight in Cape Town, where he first professionally performed aged just 16 at the iconic City Hall and includes Gauteng.

Apply for your ID this weekend

Friday, April 12, 2024

The Department of Home Affairs offices are now open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm until 25 May 2024.

Presidents Ramaphosa and Masisi visit Limpopo bus crash site

Friday, April 12, 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the quick and compassionate local response to the bus crash which claimed the lives of 45 Botswana nationals is a testament of the warm and compassionate relations between the two countries.