The Department of Health has urged South Africans to go for regular hypertension screenings, as high blood pressure is referred to as the “silent killer” because in most cases people may show no symptoms.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says efforts to get the country off the grey list are well underway, with the Financial Intelligence Centre allocated more than R265 million over the medium-term.
The Deputy Ministers of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Judith Tshabalala, have reiterated government’s commitment of ensuring equitable water supply and dignified sanitation for all, as mandated by the country’s Constitution.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has warned South African consumers to exercise caution when dealing with Milo Designs, the supplier seems to be a scam purporting to be an online store that designs and sells furniture, using different social media platforms.
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Pinky Kekana, has committed to organising a summit that will deliberate on the blueprint aimed at mobilising investments, and promoting skills development and community involvement in the Saldanha Industrial Development Zone (IDZ).
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says while unemployment remains a challenge, the increase in the number of people who are employed is to be welcomed.
Public Service and Administration Minister, Noxolo Kiviet, says it is government’s duty to do all in its power to free the potential of each person and improve the quality of life of South Africans in line with the Batho Pele Principles.
State power utility, Eskom, has moved to assure South Africans that there is no imminent collapse of the power grid.
The Special Tribunal has declared a land reform lease agreement entered into between the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform and Cultiver Investments irregular and unlawful.
The Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has lauded the foresight and outstanding leadership of the late founding revolutionary National Leader of a free Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev, for consolidating the oil and gas resource strategies as part of Azerbaijan's economic transformation.
As a response to the fast-changing communication environment, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will fast track the upskilling of its workforce and upgrade the Information and Communications Technology systems to meet new demands.
As government navigates through the present day challenges, it has committed to provide citizens with communication informed by its work to address load shedding, unemployment, crime, the rising cost of living, corruption and service delivery.
South Africa and Singapore have concluded “very productive” deliberations aimed at strengthening the longstanding partnership between the two countries and exploring new areas of bilateral economic cooperation.
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, believes that the mining sector remains the backbone of the country’s economy, despite the dip in production.
An amount of over R14 billion has been allocated to municipalities to address water infrastructure backlogs.
