President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a new National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) to oversee South Africa’s arms trade, in line with international standards.
As the country heads into summer, the City of Cape Town has encouraged residents to always exercise caution with open flames, such as fires and candles.
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, says the police’s festive season operations are in full swing in all provinces.
Government is working around the clock to enhance the weather early warning system, which is core to the State’s preparedness for disaster events, the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) said on Monday.
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and National Treasury are working together to explore new funding mechanisms, as the country experiences more disaster events.
The docking of the World Odyssey at the Port of Cape Town signifies the beginning of South Africa’s cruise season, which will see the docking and sailing of 268 passenger liners at the commercial seaports operated by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).
Organophosphate has been found to be the cause of death of six Soweto children who were said to have consumed snacks from a local spaza shop.
Department of Correctional Services (DCS) National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale, has appointed a senior official at the department to investigate allegations of special treatment of wealthy inmates – specifically Durban businessman Thoshan Panday – at Westville Correctional Centre.
Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, has emphasised the important role the eThekwini Metro, iLembe and KwaDakuza Municipalities in the North Coast have to play in order to ensure the reticulation of water to households.
The Presidential Climate Commission has welcomed the appointment of Dr Crispian Olver as the new deputy chairperson of the commission.
As South Africa prepares to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP29), government has indicated that it will advocate for climate finance for developing nations, adaptation and international cooperation.
On Monday, 28 October, the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, will launch an Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) listening tour in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, says with the right investments in water and sanitation infrastructure, the full potential of any region can be unlocked, attracting new businesses, creating jobs, and improving the quality of life.
The Presidency has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to a foreign policy grounded in solidarity, peace, equality, human rights and sustainable development for the benefit of all.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says while there is still much work to do, South Africa is on track “towards a public transport system that is safer, more efficient and more affordable”.
