South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent condolences to the Motlana and Maunye families following the passing of veteran anti-apartheid activist, Sally Motlana, on Saturday.

The Department of Social Development on Monday engaged with residents of Randfontein, whose lives are affected by the high prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has commended the University of South Africa (UNISA) for continuously prioritising African leadership and development in its mission and vision.

Although the demand for electricity is increasing, Eskom is able to maintain a much lower stage of load shedding due to the improvement of the Energy Availability Factor (EAF), says Minister of Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa.

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has obtained a preservation order for some of the funds stolen from the Guardian's Fund.

Eskom has welcomed the decision by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s National Air Quality Officer to grant the organisation a postponement in terms of the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) pertaining to the sulphur dioxide (SO2) emission levels at Kusile power station.

Government is making strides in the development of a policy for the hemp and cannabis sector, as stakeholders have collectively agreed on regulatory reforms.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the success of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) depends on the investment in infrastructure in the areas of electricity generation, transportation, as well as freight and logistics distribution.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Thembi Nkadimeng, has called on residents to play an active role in determining the future of their communities by participating in the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo programme.

Banyana Banyana’s presence at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup sends a powerful message that women can achieve anything they set their minds on, says Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has called on the Fort Hare University Council to ensure that management upholds the principles of good governance and takes immediate steps to correct and hold accountable any management members and administration for breach of policy.

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has expressed her deepest condolences to the family of Kishugu Aviation aerial firefighting pilot, Justin van As, who lost his life in an aircraft accident.

The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Deputy Minister, Prince Zolile Burns-Ncamashe, has assured citizens that government will leave no stone unturned in dealing with criminal elements that have infiltrated initiation schools.

Umalusi says it is seriously concerned about the mushrooming of bogus online schools, as well as the increase in the reported cases of fake certificates being sold to unsuspecting members of the public.

Social Development Deputy Minister, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu, together with a team of departmental officials, will today visit the Port of Durban to learn more about drug trafficking in the maritime industry.