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Day: November 19, 2024

Power Relations Contribute to Violation of Women, Says Deputy Minister.

Pretoria: Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Deputy Minister Steve Letsike has highlighted the role of power relations in the violation of women’s rights. Letsike emphasized that societal conditioning has led men to feel entitled to women’s time, labor, and bodies, perpetuating a cycle of gender-based violence. According to South

Lamola Urges Global Citizens to Hold G20 Leaders Accountable.

Rio de Janeiro: International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says global citizens must hold the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) accountable. This comes after various declarations and commitments were made during the summit that opened on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The first day of the

Brazil Transfers G20 Presidency to South Africa, Marking Historic Shift.

Rio de Janeiro: Brazil has officially transferred the historic Group of 20 (G20) Presidency to South Africa at the closing ceremony of the annual summit that was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. South Africa will make history as the first African country to preside over the G20, with approximately

Majodina Delivers Sanitation Facilities for World Toilet Day Observance.

Ngobi: Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has handed over completed sanitation facilities to indigent households in Ngobi village, located in the Moretele Local Municipality in the North West. This initiative was part of the lead-up to World Toilet Day 2024, observed annually on 19 November to inspire action against

R160 Million Fine Imposed on Dipaleseng Municipality for Environmental Violations.

Balfour: Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has welcomed the Balfour Magistrate’s Court decision to impose a R160 million fine on Dipaleseng Local Municipality in Mpumalanga for contravening environmental laws, significantly impacting the livelihoods of residents and livestock. The court handed down the judgment on Friday, 15 November, finding

SIU Granted Preservation Order Against Company Linked to Former MP.

Pretoria: The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a preservation order from the Special Tribunal targeting Groen Mintirho, a company associated with former Parliamentarian Pule Mabe. This development is linked to suspected procurement irregularities involving the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment (GDARD) and the City of Ekurhuleni

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