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SA’s response to climate change outlined in new law

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Climate Change Bill, which sets out a national climate change response, including mitigation and adaptation actions, which also constitutes South Africa’s fair contribution to the global climate change response.

Ekurhuleni closely monitors water network

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Technicians are closely monitoring water supply in Bedfordview, Primrose and Germiston, as the system continues to struggle to recover following the completion of extensive maintenance work by Rand Water.

Healthcare for all a top priority for government

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Equal access to affordable quality health care through the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI), is a key priority for the seventh administration, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

SA committed to meeting climate change undertakings

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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Dr Dion George has assured South Africa’s commitment to meeting its undertakings under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Paris Agreement.

Chikunga condemns persistent acts of gender-based violence

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Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has reiterated the call for all South Africans to rally behind the country’s fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).

Limpopo four to appear in court following drug bust

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has welcomed the arrest of four suspects who are expected to appear in the in the Groblersdal Magistrate’s court today on charges of the manufacturing, dealing and possession of illicit drugs.

President Ramaphosa signs Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved the Pension Funds Amendment Bill, which amends pension-related legislation to enable the implementation of the recently legislated two-pot retirement system geared towards bolstering retirement savings.

George attends ministerial meetings on climate action in China

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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Dr Dion George, will on Sunday attend the Brazil, South Africa, India and China (BASIC) Ministerial Meeting, ahead of the 8th Session of the Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA) taking place in Wuhan, China.