Cape town: Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has urged citizens, especially Members of Parliament (MPs), to vigorously champion the response to end tuberculosis (TB). ‘Let us unite in our commitment to eradicate TB and enhance the health of every South African. Our collective action, unyielding dedication, and political resolve will

Pretoria: The arrival of the Mein Schiff 4 passenger liner at Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape is anticipated to inject approximately R120 million into the local economy, highlighting the increasing significance of cruise tourism in the region. The vessel’s docking over the

Cape town: The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has announced the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for the South African abalone fishery for the 2025/26 season, set at 12.01 tons. This decision follows the recommendations of the Abalone Scientific Working Group, which assessed various data, including Catch-Per-Unit Effort

Ethekwini: The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, has revealed a transformative step in South Africa’s rail sector with the installation of solar power systems at key stations and facilities managed by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). This initiative aims to decrease reliance on the national grid, ensuring

Geneva: Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to global biosecurity, animal health, and food security, highlighting the country’s proactive measures to reduce biological threats through a One Health approach. Addressing the Global Threat Reduction Conference of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in Geneva, Switzerland, Steenhuisen

Pretoria: The role played by court interpreters in facilitating access to justice for the entire nation cannot be overstated, says Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi. “Court interpreters are not merely linguistic facilitators. They are guardians of constitutional rights, ensuring that every person, regardless of language, background or ability,

Pretoria: The Ministry in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has commended the swift arrest of a suspect linked to the killing of two young women in Mamelodi East, Pretoria. The victims, cousins Tshiamo Moramaga (22) and Baleseng Moramaga (21), were found with gunshot wounds in

Zurich: President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning arrived in Switzerland for a two-day State Visit at the invitation of President Karin Keller-Sutter of the Swiss Confederation. The President was received at Zurich International Airport by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola; South African Ambassador to Switzerland, Phaswana Moloto;