South Africa

Eskom has completed a major milestone in the maintenance plan of Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Unit 1.

The Department of Social Development will host a conference that seeks to deepen and promote access Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights.

Social Development Minister, Lindiwe Zulu, has joined the international community and partners across the globe to celebrate World Social Work Day.

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has emphasised the importance of accelerating efforts to adapt to the reality of a rapidly changing climate, and to close the existing adaptation gap in this decade.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says he is confident that the country’s problems with load shedding will be resolved.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on public servants to serve the people of South Africa with love, dignity, respect and not violate their rights as the country celebrates Human Rights Day.

Government has reaffirmed its pledge and determination to strive to ensure that all people exercise human rights to their fullest.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has arrived at the Kusile Power Station in Mpumalanga.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is today leading the 2023 Human Rights Day commemoration currently taking place in De Aar, in the Northern Cape Province where he will deliver the keynote address.

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says at least 550 people have been arrested for various crimes ranging from public violence to intimidation during the National Shutdown on Monday.

Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, believes that Eskom employees are the heart of resolving the ongoing energy crisis.

The Mantsopa Local Municipality in the Free State has confirmed that it is business as usual as local taxis are ferrying community members to and fro town despite the planned national shutdown.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) management in the Eastern Cape has expressed satisfaction with the manner in which police on the ground have exercised their authority in ensuring peace and stability during the national shutdown.

In the next two weeks, starting today, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will be visiting all 14 Eskom power stations to engage with the management, workers, and unions.

The North West Provincial Government has assured residents that the rule of law will be enforced to ensure the safety of communities during today’s planned national shutdown.