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SA, Netherlands sign Phase 2 agreement for Blue Deal Programme

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The Department of Water and Sanitation has officially signed off on Phase 2 of the Blue Deal Programme between South Africa and Netherlands, which seeks to enhance access to sufficient, clean and safe water for all by 2030 and beyond.

dtic relaunches scheme to stimulate agro-processing

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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has relaunched the Agro-Processing Support Scheme (APSS) in order to increase the uptake of the incentive, which is aimed at stimulating investment in South African agro-processing enterprises.

Technology can assist with lowering carbon emissions

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Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, says South Africa must find technological solutions that can maximise the usage of minerals such as coal with “minimal carbon” emissions.

Public comment sought on water and sanitation services policy

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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on the public to submit written comments on the Draft Water and Sanitation Services Policy on Privately Owned Land, which aims to ensure the provision of water and sanitation services to people living on privately owned land.

Mabuza to lead World Aids Day commemoration

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Deputy President David Mabuza will, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the South African National Aids Council (SANAC), lead the official commemoration of World Aids Day on Thursday, 1 December.

Janusz Waluz granted permanent residence for parole period

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The Department of Home Affairs says it has granted Janusz Waluz permanent residence in South Africa for the period of his parole with conditions to be imposed by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services.

Eastern Cape policeman arrested for corruption

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South African Police Service (SAPS) Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene has condemned the unethical and corrupt behaviour of a warrant officer from SAPS New Brighton.

Monkeypox given a new name by global health experts

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Following a series of consultations with global experts, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced on Monday that it will now use a new preferred term “mpox” as a synonym for monkeypox.

Metrorail resumes Naledi - Johannesburg service

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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has reached yet another critical milestone, with the completion of the rebuilding of the Naledi to Johannesburg line and the resumption of its services.

Pandor to host Nigerian counterpart

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International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, will host her Nigerian counterpart, Geoffrey Onyeama, for the Mid-Term Review of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the two countries.

Construction leads to a better future

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The entrepreneurial journey of an Eastern Cape businessman who is a beneficiary of a Coega Development Corporation (CDC) programme has come full circle.