Pretoria: Government is preparing to present an intervention regarding Eskom’s proposed tariff hike. This according to Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who briefed the media on Wednesday. According to South African Government News Agency, the power utility has asked the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa)

Johannesburg: The government has issued a directive for spaza shop owners across the country to register their businesses within a 21-day period. This announcement follows a series of measures presented by President Cyril Ramaphosa aimed at addressing the recurring issue of food-borne illnesses, which have tragically resulted in the deaths

Bethlehem: Marx Maria Karien (58) and Khahliso Isabel Motseremeli (48) have appeared before the Bethlehem Serious Commercial Crime Court this week on separate charges of fraud and money laundering. It is alleged that between March 2020 and October 2020, Karien submitted claims to the Department of Labour for COVID-19 Temporary

Durban: The signing of the Durban Declaration between the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure and stakeholders involved in the fight against ‘construction mafias’, has been welcomed by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson. The department and the South African Police Service (SAPS), the National Treasury, and the Construction

DURBAN: Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has urged law enforcement agencies to intensify their efforts to apprehend individuals responsible for disrupting vital infrastructure projects. Macpherson emphasized that the government cannot afford to negotiate with those hindering the development of essential public infrastructure such as roads, dams, schools, and

Nelson Mandela Bay: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is placing litter bins in strategic areas in Gqeberha and Kariega to enhance the metro’s efforts to implement sustainable waste management solutions. The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Public Health, Thsonono Buyeye, said the roll out could not have come at

Johannesburg: An interdepartmental working group has been established to develop a roadmap for South Africa’s digital public infrastructure focusing on digital payments, digital IDs, and data exchange. ‘Ultimately, we would like to improve the application and disbursement of social grants, improve the accessibility of government services, and facilitate more data-driven

pretoria: The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) is leveraging the ongoing Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM 2024) to address the significant yet often-overlooked issue of gender-based violence (GBV) affecting women with disabilities. According to South African Government News Agency, the Minister of Youth and Persons with