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Stats SA budget reinforces commitment to country development

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Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says as government commences with the work of the seventh administration and the next 30 Years of Freedom, it is important to address the challenges that still confront the country with greater performance and momentum.

SA remains on high alert as two more Mpox cases reported

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Despite heightened public awareness and intensive contact tracing efforts to control the spread of the Mpox disease, as it is known for short, South Africa has reported two additional laboratory-confirmed cases this week.

Cape Winelands, Overberg schools to remain closed on Friday

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The Western Cape Education Department has announced the decision to extend the closure of schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg districts to Friday, following a meeting with the Provincial Disaster Risk Management (PDRM).

Dept committed to implementing NHI in phases

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Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has emphasised the department’s commitment to forge ahead with implementing the National Health Insurance (NHI) in phases in his Budget Vote Speech.

KZN disaster teams on high alert after veld fire warning

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KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has urged residents in the northern parts of the province to be on high alert following a new veld fire warning.

Climate resilience tops agenda at symposium

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The spotlight will be on climate change as climate experts, including academia and senior government officials, gather at the Climate Resilience Symposium next week.

President saddened by deaths of 12 learners in road accident

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is deeply saddened by the deaths of 12 learners from Rocklands Primary School and Laerskool Blyvooruitsig in Carletonville who were involved in a road incident in the Merafong City municipal area on Gauteng’s West Rand.

MEC saddened by deaths of Gauteng learners

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Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane, has expressed sadness at the accident that claimed the lives of 11 learners from the Rocklands Primary School and one learner from Laerskool Blyvooruitsig.

KZN veld fires claim one life

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The runaway veld fires, which have affected various municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal, have claimed one life.