Pretoria: South Africa’s waste and renewable energy reforms are transforming environmental policy into a driver of job creation and investment, while strengthening the country’s circular economy, says Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George. “What many people call waste; we see as wealth. By managing waste and

Geneva: Leaders from Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa, along with representatives from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), have expressed concern about the widespread violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) occurring in conflicts worldwide. The leaders said the violations are causing significant human suffering and

Pretoria: Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has announced significant progress in transitioning the Judiciary towards administrative and operational independence. According to South African Government News Agency, the Minister made these remarks during a webinar hosted by the judicial monitoring body, Judges Matter. Earlier this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa,

Pretoria: The South African Police Service’s National Police Commissioner, Fani Masemola, is today presenting evidence at the Madlanga Commission. Officially known as the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, the Commission’s hearings got underway last week. Masemola’s testimony follows the evidence

Pretoria: The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) says it remains dedicated to providing consular support to South African nationals fulfilling their religious obligations, including Hajj and Umrah, while also striving to maintain South Africa’s positive reputation in Saudi Arabia. According to South African Government News Agency, this announcement

Oudtshoorn: Deputy President Paul Mashatile, acting as the President, will officiate the 2025 Heritage Day celebrations at Bridgeton Sport Grounds in the Oudtshoorn Local Municipality, Western Cape. According to South African Government News Agency, this year’s Heritage Month is celebrated with the theme: ‘Re-imagine Our Heritage Institutions for a New

New york: Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, will present South Africa’s Beijing Platform for Action during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, USA. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted by 189 governments at

Pretoria: The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has emphasized the critical importance of addressing gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) as one of the most pressing human rights and social justice issues confronting South Africa today. According to South African Government News Agency, the department highlighted persistent challenges