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

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

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

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

Baku: The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr. Dion George, has made an urgent appeal for measures to reduce the high cost of capital, which is crucial for funding pathways towards a just transition in Africa. Speaking at the second annual High-level Ministerial Roundtable on the Just Transition

Orkney: The China-African Precious Metals Company has unveiled a refurbished gold processing plant in Orkney, located within the City of Matlosana Local Municipality, North West. This development is set to generate close to 4,000 job opportunities for the local population. According to South African Government News Agency, the plant’s revitalization,