Durban: EThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba has welcomed the Transport Department’s latest move to advance the development of regional speed trains connecting Durban with other major cities, including Johannesburg, Polokwane, Musina, Pretoria, and Mbombela. According to South African Government News Agency, this follows the issuing of a Request for Information

Gauteng: Deputy Minister of Social Development, Ganief Hendricks, has called for a shift from a passive income model to one that encourages sustainable income generation. ‘The goal is to move from temporary relief to lasting economic empowerment for communities,’ he said. The Deputy Minister was addressing participants at the final

Pretoria: The National Treasury has published a consultation paper titled “Developing the South African Carbon Credit Market,” which outlines proposed reforms to modernize carbon credit infrastructure, clarify legal and financial regulations, and stimulate investment in South Africa’s low-carbon economy. According to South African Government News Agency, the recommendations aim to

Johannesburg: Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has emphasized that South Africa’s G20 Presidency presents a significant opportunity to influence global discourse by centering the lived experiences of Africans. Morolong described this role as momentous for South Africa, Africa, and the developing world, which houses the majority of the

Cape town: Deputy President Paul Mashatile has addressed several challenges facing municipalities, including corruption, financial mismanagement, and instability within coalitions, emphasising that the National Dialogue offers a significant opportunity to enhance governance. In response to oral questions about his responsibilities during a session in the National Assembly on Thursday, the

Kwazulu-natal: KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has unveiled a new multisectoral strategy aimed at tackling the root causes of early pregnancy through prevention, protection, and accountability measures. According to South African Government News Agency, the strategy was launched this week at Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre in the Ray Nkonyeni Local

Kwazulu-natal: South Africa has condemned the ‘abhorrent’ attacks in Sudan that deliberately target civilians and critical civilian infrastructure, including hospitals. ‘We firmly assert that there must be no impunity for the serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The principle of protection of civilians and the

Uzwil: President Cyril Ramaphosa has described Switzerland’s dual education system as ‘hugely impressive’ and a model that could help ignite a skills revolution in South Africa. Speaking during a media doorstop in Uzwil on Wednesday, during his two-day State Visit to the country, President Ramaphosa said his visit was motivated