South Africa

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has acknowledged the message of the 7th Bi-Annual Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC) to pass the Liqour Amendment Bill. 

A total of 3 200 eligible beneficiaries of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are set to benefit from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)’s development project in Cape Town.

Improved performance of Eskom’s generating fleet is beginning to turn the tide against load shedding.

South Africa has submitted a film about Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder and musical director Dr Joseph Shabalala for consideration to compete in the International Feature Film category for the 96th Annual Academy Awards (Oscars).

While challenges in the education sector remain, gains are being made to ensure learning for all.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has formally launched the 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE2024) programme as a means of declaring its readiness to host millions of eligible voters at over 23 296 voting stations across the country next year.

Government remains committed to swiftly addressing issues confronting traditional and Khoi-San leaders.

South African Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille, says the BRICS partnership is enough reason for Tourism Ministers and countries to come together and work in collaboration to grow their sectors and economies.

Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is leading a government and business delegation on an official visit to the Republic of Ghana to participate in government-to-business engagements focused on creating an environment for investment conducive for affordable housing development.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says the provincial Education Department must speed up its assessment of schools that were damaged by the recent heavy rains.

Eskom has launched the cross-border standard offer programme (CBSOP) for short-term energy purchases from cross-border utilities and cross-border Independent Power Producers which it says will contribute to the power utility’s ability to source more megawatts for South Africa’s ailing power grid.

The Department of Health has reminded parents and caregivers to ensure children are up to date with child immunisation schedules to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases, including polio. 

Efforts to root out, unravel and disrupt corruption at Eskom are gaining momentum.

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced that consumers can now file their complaints online using the e-Service portal.

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has undertaken a working visit to New York to participate in two high-level debates at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).