Deputy President Paul Mashatile recently engaged with interfaith leaders to stress the significance of unifying South Africa’s multifaceted religious and cultural background and encouraging mutual respect and conversations among communities. The event was held at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre, featuring numerous religious and interfaith leaders devoted to promoting social unity, interfaith discussions, and nationbuilding.

As South Africa’s National Planning Commission (NPC) marks the significant accomplishment of completing a tenyear review of the National Development Plan (NDP) Vision 2030, it is crucial to recognize the progress made and challenges faced since the plan’s adoption in 2012. As an independent advisory body, the NPC has assessed the strides achieved and pinpointed areas requiring enhancement.

The Giyani Labour Centre, part of the Department of Employment and Labour in Limpopo Province, is organizing a community outreach event at Masingita Mall on Tuesday, 26th September 2023. The aim of this initiative is to make essential services more accessible to the people of Giyani and nearby areas.

In a world where crime is an everpresent concern, it is encouraging to see law enforcement agencies overcoming obstacles and effectively combating criminal activities within their areas of responsibility. One outstanding example is the South African Police Service (SAPS), whose recent accomplishments reveal a resolute commitment to protecting citizens and upholding law and order.

From September 26 to 29, 2023, the Employment and Labor Ministers of BRICS nations gathered in Durban to foster cooperation in generating employment opportunities and enhancing labor market governance. The meetings took place at the Radisson Blu Umhlanga and were spearheaded by South Africa’s Department of Employment and Labor. The central focus of the discussions revolved around increasing productivity initiatives and strengthening social protection among the BRICS countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

As global concerns surrounding environmental sustainability and energy security continue to rise, South Africa has made significant progress in implementing an Energy Action Plan. On September 26, 2023, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Minister of Electricity, conducted a media briefing to update the public on the status of this vital initiative.

The Western Cape Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) has been activated due to warnings from the South African Weather Services that an approaching storm will be more severe than initially expected. The Level 6 Impact Warning for heavy rainfall has been elevated to a Level 9 Impact for torrential rains in areas of Overberg, Cape Winelands, and spreading towards the Garden Route District on Monday, according to Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs, and Development Planning.

Pharmacists are integral to the provision of quality patient care and enhancing health outcomes, as highlighted by the recognition of healthcare professionals during World Pharmacist Day and South Africa’s Pharmacy Month. This year’s World Pharmacist Day, celebrated on September 25th, adopted the theme “Pharmacy strengthening health systems.” Throughout the month, pharmacists have focused on promoting health education, facilitating access to primary healthcare and vaccines, and guiding patients on antimicrobial stewardship.

In a heartbreaking incident of misidentification, a woman lost her life after presumed hitmen targeted her mistakenly due to a supposed affair. In an unforeseen sequence of events, the South African Police Service (SAPS) managed to take into custody the individuals involved in the crime, unveiling a complex web of relationships, dishonesty, and revenge that unfolded on the N3 highway in KwaZuluNatal.