South Africa

Government activities for the week 2 – 6 December 2024.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has outlined a series of government interventions in a bid to curb food safety challenges affecting vulnerable communities across the province.

Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Municipality Deputy Mayor, Gary van Niekerk, has described the demolition of a hijacked building and crime hotspot at 35 Clyde Street, Central, as a major step towards addressing problem buildings.

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) will conduct public hearings on Eskom’s Sixth Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD 6) in Gauteng, this week.

Five suspected ATM bombers have been killed and one arrested during a shootout with police in Emalahleni, in Mpumalanga.

The Department of Tourism will endeavour to facilitate an amicable resolution that will lead to the completion of the Vredefort Dome Visitor Interpretation Centre.

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has congratulated its Director-General, Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani, on her appointment to the International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of a heatwave over the central and south-eastern parts of the North West and the northern parts of the Free State next week until Wednesday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to telecommunications provider MTN for transforming the lives of millions of people in the country and across the continent of Africa.

The fight against HIV and Aids requires all South Africans to act together, says Deputy President Paul Mashatile.

While the continent faces many challenges, South African award winning journalist, Benjamin Moshatama, has emphasised the importance of telling positive stories that reflect the progress and development in Africa.

Law enforcement authorities will be policing 20 of the country’s routes that have been identified as high-risk zones for accidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week, during the festive season to ensure road safety and compliance with the law.

“People must be encouraged to test for and know their HIV status as this will save lives,” says Senior Clinical Manager, Dr Phumza Nobatyi.

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has vowed to intensify road safety operations across the country this festive season.

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane will represent South Africa at the 23rd Session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the World Forum Convention Centre in The Hague this week.