Pretoria: The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is confident that the end of load shedding in South Africa is within reach. Briefing the media on Sunday following the implementation of Stage 6 load shedding, Ramokgopa assured the nation that the government and Eskom are making long-term decisions

Nongoma: Challenges posed by the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in KwaZulu-Natal were at the core of Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen and His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s meeting recently. According to South African Government News Agency, the engagement formed part of the Department’s intensified efforts to curb the spread of

Cape Town: The digital Trusted Tour Operator Scheme (TTOS) visa initiative is bearing fruit with the first group of visitors from China having arrived in South Africa at the weekend. Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber, along with Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille and other government and tourism stakeholders, welcomed

eThekwini: The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), uMngeni-uThukela Water, and eThekwini Metro have urged the public to use water sparingly as eThekwini battles water supply disruptions. Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo convened an urgent meeting on Sunday with key stakeholders to address

Pretoria: Government is committed to preserving local industries and safeguarding employment opportunities, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition said. This as government acknowledged the concerns raised by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) on the impact of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA) decision to wind down its

Addis Ababa: The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called on African countries to act with resolve and clarity of purpose on issues of climate change. This call was made as the Minister attended the annual Committee of African Heads of State and Government on