Sun City: Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has called on municipalities in the North West to prioritise the assets of water and sanitation services to ensure sustainable water provision to communities. Mahlobo made the call at the annual South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Provincial Members Assembly, held

Johannesburg: The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has called for stronger collaboration between traditional leaders and government to address the crisis of foodborne illnesses in communities. The Minister held a two-day interaction with the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL), which concluded on Sunday.

Baku: The South African government has expressed strong support for a landmark finance deal, which commits high-income economies to contribute US$300 billion per year by 2035 to fund climate initiatives in developing nations. The agreement was finalized at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 29th Conference of

Rustenburg: Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has emphasized the necessity of addressing the root causes of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) through a multifaceted approach. This approach includes providing support services for survivors and ensuring accountability for perpetrators. Chikunga made these

Bangkok: South Africa recently participated in the 36th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MOP 36) in Bangkok, Thailand, reaffirming its commitment to eliminating ozone-depleting substances. According to South African Government News Agency, the Montreal Protocol, established in 1987, is a

Johannesburg: A 25-year-old Brazilian national has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for drug trafficking. He was discovered with over three kilograms of drugs wrapped around his body, which authorities later confirmed to be cocaine, carrying an estimated street value of R1.8 million. The arrest occurred shortly after the