More than 420 million people suffer from diabetes, a treatable and often preventable disease largely driven by unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and poor access to health services and medicines. Most of those affected live in low- and middle-income …

On 13 and 14 November leaders of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries will meet for the group’s 11th summit in Brasilia, Brazil, under the theme ‘BRICS: Economic Growth for an Innovative Future’.The BRICS have been meetin…

PARKTOWN – In line with the SAPS’ commitment to reduce the volumes of serious and violent crime in Gauteng, a multi-faceted team that includes Tracker, on Wednesday 13 November 2019, made a breakthrough in the investigation of a spate of armed robberie…

KURUMAN – On Wednesday, 6 November 2019 a 23-year-old man, Boineelo Moseki was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by Kuruman Regional Court for rape.It is reported that in January 2017, Boineelo raped a 17-year-old girl at Bankhara village.Furthermore,…

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will hold meetings with Limpopo traditional leaders as well as organised business.The engagements form part of the preparation for the upcoming Presidential launc…

Acting President Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has, on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, expressed her heartfelt condolences following the passing of His Majesty, King Mpendulo Calvin Sigcawu, Ah! Zwelonke.The Acting President has also on the part of go…

Over 300 additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology systems have been established locally as a result of programmes put in place by the government, academic institutions and industry role players. This collaborative approach has made it possible t…

The Duduza Multipurpose Centre in Ekurhuleni was abuzz with harmonious sounds as over 500 persons with disabilities took to the stage to showcase their abilities and talent.According to the Gauteng Department of Social Development, Special Needs and Se…

“Through the Youth Camp programme, one learned amongst other things how to unite and form cooperatives, youth clubs as well as drafting of business plans, equipped with relevant skills and knowledge to become agent of change in our respective communiti…

The City of Cape Town’s Arts and Culture Branch has launched a mural design competition, giving artists the opportunity to see their work on a wall. The competition is open to amateurs and professionals of all ages.’Public art plays many roles. It beau…

Mayor Plato had been invited by the UNESCO Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation to observe the work being done at the organisation. Read more below:The Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative (WPDI) was founded seven years ago to promote peace …