Pretoria: In a world where information is power, community media stands as a vital force in empowering marginalised voices, driving social change and strengthening democracy. Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has underscored the significance of this sector, emphasising its role in fostering community engagement and supporting local development.
Johannesburg: In November 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that spaza shop owners and food businesses had 21 days to register their businesses with their respective municipalities. This move followed hundreds of cases of foodborne illnesses in parts of the country, where nearly 30 people, including children, passed away after consuming
Durban: Officials responsible for emergency housing within the Department of Human Settlements have been directed to speed up the process of assisting flood-affected households in KwaZulu Natal. The areas affected by the inclement weather include eThekwini townships such as Lamontville, Umlazi, uGu and King Cetshwayo District Municipalities. According to South
Johannesburg: While South Africa’s crime levels remain unacceptably high, Cabinet has welcomed the decline in some categories of the country’s crime statistics. ‘While overall levels of crime continue to remain unacceptably high, the decline shows that interventions by the South African Police Service (SAPS) to make South Africa safer are
Pretoria: Cabinet has approved the submission of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade to Parliament for ratification. The protocol aims to enhance the participation of women and youth in trade under the AfCFTA, and it outlines specific objectives such as helping women
Pretoria: Cabinet has approved the report on the outcomes of the 79th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. The session, held in September 2024, was conducted under the theme, ‘Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and