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Motshekga calls on everyone to participate in the 2024 SGB Elections

Monday, February 12, 2024

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has called on eligible stakeholders, parents, teachers, non-teaching staff, learners in high schools, and community members to participate and have their say in the upcoming 2024 School Governing Body (SGB) Elections. 

SIU to probe NC economic development agency

Monday, February 12, 2024

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is expected to investigate allegations of maladministration and corruption at the Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (NCEDA).

Transnet steps up efforts to curb shipping delays

Monday, February 12, 2024

The first batch of four hydraulic mooring units procured by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to improve operations and reduce shipping delays at ports have been delivered and operationalised at the Ports of Cape Town and Ngqura.

Gauteng Health cautions against risky sexual behaviour as STI infection rises

Monday, February 12, 2024

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has cautioned the public against engaging in risky sexual behaviour, as this increases the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV infection.

Between April and December 2023, 167 109 males presented at public health facilities across the province and 67 400 (40%) were treated for male urethritis syndrome (MUS). 

According to the provincial department, the MUS data accurately reflect newly acquired STIs. 

Comments deadline for draft IRP 2023 extended

Monday, February 12, 2024

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has extended the deadline for comments on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2023) to 23 March 2024.

It’s time for Africa!

Monday, February 12, 2024

The official launch of South Africa’s first shipment and preferential trading under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) on 31 January 2024, at the Port of Durban goes beyond a feather in the cap for trade and economic growth. It signals the unyielding African spirit which has prevailed against the injustices that plagued our continent, including colonialism and apartheid.

Operation Shanela makes gains in Northern Cape

Monday, February 12, 2024

Operation Shanela, the multi-disciplinary, intelligence-driven, crime combating operation continues unabatedly squeeze the crime across all Northern Cape five districts in the province.

Infrastructure development

Monday, February 12, 2024

Investments in infrastructure made today are an investment in a nation’s future success. It enhances mobility and accessibility, facilitates enhanced trade, overall economic productivity and boosts a country’s wellbeing.