Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), Bernice Swarts, will spearhead a threeday Imbizo in Mpumalanga Province, addressing major challenges faced by communities in the Ehlanzeni, Gert Sibande, and Nkangala districts. ### A Collaborative Effort to FastTrack Service Delivery
South Africa is facing unprecedented challenges, but a spirit of collaboration and unity between the government and organized businesses is helping to overcome obstacles and mobilize resources. This partnership is aimed at fostering inclusive economic growth and job creation across the country.
South Africa’s Ministry of Employment and Labour is seeking public feedback on the Draft Employment Equity (EE) Regulations 2023. The proposed changes aim to establish sectorspecific EE targets to ensure the equitable representation of suitably qualified individuals from designated groups across various occupational levels in the workforce. This article outlines the key details of the proposed regulations and the opportunities for public input.
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, the Minister of Human Settlements, addressed highlevel representatives from BRICS nations at the United Nations Office in Nairobi. The Minister emphasized the importance of urban resilience for sustainable urban development. This article summarizes her discourse and the key takeaways from the meeting.
Cape Town, known for its beautiful landscapes and vibrant culture, is taking a bold step towards addressing the country’s energy crisis. In an innovative move, the city’s Mayor, Geordin HillLewis, has announced an electricity wheeling pilot project in collaboration with 15 commercial electricity suppliers.
South Africa struggles to meet its energy demands, resulting in socioeconomic hardships, especially for vulnerable groups. Nevertheless, the government has been working with international partners to find solutions. One such effort is the recent handover of a 13,650 kW solar power system and mobile library by Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu.
Every year, on June 7th, World Food Safety Day serves as a reminder of the importance of food safety awareness and the necessary measures to prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks and illnesses. In Cape Town, South Africa, Environmental Health is responsible for monitoring and educating the public about food safety.
On June 7th, South African Minister of Health, Dr. Joe Phaahla, and Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, came together to commemorate World Food Safety Day. This event aimed to spread awareness about proper food handling and the prevention of food contamination that can result in foodborne illnesses such as cholera, listeriosis, salmonella, typhoid, and campylobacter.
The Victoria and Alfred (V&A) Waterfront and Somerset Hospital areas will experience two planned power supply interruptions due to essential maintenance work. These interruptions are necessary for proper maintenance of a major substation in the area, ensuring reliable electricity supply to residents and businesses.
South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr. Gwede Mantashe, has recently announced fuel price adjustments that will take effect from the 7th of June 2023. These adjustments are conducted on a monthly basis and are based on a range of local and international factors.
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has scheduled a series of maintenance activities for their water supply infrastructure from 7 to 14 June. The planned works include pipe and valve installations, repairs, replacements, and pressure management installations and operations. ## Maintenance Work: Pipes and Valves
The South African government and organized business have joined forces to address critical economic challenges and promote inclusive growth and job creation. This groundbreaking collaboration involves the CEOs of the country’s largest companies, who are committed to pooling their skills and resources to tackle key priorities.
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has lost an accomplished and dedicated military doctor, Lieutenant General (Dr) Zola Wiseman Songo Dabula. He passed away on June 4, 2023, at his home after being discharged from a hospital in Pretoria. His untimely demise has left a void in the military medical fraternity, as his extensive knowledge and significant contributions to the development of military health services will be greatly missed.
In our interconnected world, online platforms have become a famous avenue for people seeking love and companionship. However, this digital realm has also opened the door for fraudsters and opportunists, preying on the vulnerable in their quest for human connection. The story of the fake pilot scam in KwazuluNatal, South Africa, is a cautionary tale of love and deceit.
A team effort by the multidisciplinary Provincial Antikidnapping Task Team resulted in the successful rescue of a 31yearold Welgemoed woman who was kidnapped. The victim was found in Mfuleni on a Tuesday afternoon after being abducted on Friday evening, June 2, 2023.
In today’s world, where acts of kindness by famous individuals are often shared on social media, it is refreshing to stumble upon a scene where a role model quietly gives back to his community. Taariq Fielies, a South Africa’s national football team member, is one such individual. He is the rock at the heart of Cape Town City Football Club’s defense and is found coaching under8 football players at Salt River Blackpool Football Club during the offseason.
