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22 South Africans stuck in Egypt to return home

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The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed on Tuesday that it has successfully intervened on behalf of 22 South Africans who were still trapped in Egypt after fleeing the conflict-torn Sudan.

Higher load shedding stages back

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State power utility Eskom has announced that load shedding will be ramped up to higher stages this afternoon (Tuesday) due to delays in the return to service of at least nine generating units.

10 DCS officials suspended following prisoner escape

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The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) says a further two correctional officers at the Ngqeleni Correctional facility have been issued with a notice of suspension following the escape of two inmates from custody last week.

Health system under the spotlight at Presidential Health Summit

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Government will this week convene the second Presidential Health Summit to conduct a review of the implementation of the interventions agreed to during the 2018 summit and assess the performance of the health system against the Presidential Health Compact.

Gauteng's crime prevention wardens report for duty

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Gauteng’s new Crime Prevention Wardens (CPWs) are expected to report for duty on Monday following their graduation at a pass out parade at Giant Stadium in Soshanguve on Sunday.

Mines called to register tailing dams

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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on mining houses that have not registered their dams on the department’s database to submit their information in order to ensure compliance with dam safety regulations.

Victories in the fight for better working conditions

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As the globe observes International Workers' Day, Parliament's Presiding Officers have joined millions of workers around the world in celebrating the victories gained in the fight for better working conditions.

Creecy finalises appeals in relation to fishing rights

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Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy, has finalised the appeal decisions related to the Tuna Pole Line Sector in terms of the Fishing Right Allocation Process 2020/2021 (FRAP 2021).

South African citizens return home

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International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has welcomed back home the remaining group of South Africans who were evacuated from conflict-stricken Sudan.

No lawlessness will be tolerated : NATJOINTS

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The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS), has mobilised all its resources including key stakeholders to ensure that measures are in place to prevent and combat any forms of lawlessness in the wake of protest action by truck drivers.

National Orders recipients embody founding values of SA

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says this year’s National Orders represents the determination of humankind to rise above adversity, to persevere and to strive in pursuit of a better life and a better world.