Bangkok: South Africa recently participated in the 36th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MOP 36) in Bangkok, Thailand, reaffirming its commitment to eliminating ozone-depleting substances. According to South African Government News Agency, the Montreal Protocol, established in 1987, is a

Rustenburg: Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has emphasized the necessity of addressing the root causes of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) through a multifaceted approach. This approach includes providing support services for survivors and ensuring accountability for perpetrators. Chikunga made these

Baku: The South African government has expressed strong support for a landmark finance deal, which commits high-income economies to contribute US$300 billion per year by 2035 to fund climate initiatives in developing nations. The agreement was finalized at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 29th Conference of

Johannesburg: The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has called for stronger collaboration between traditional leaders and government to address the crisis of foodborne illnesses in communities. The Minister held a two-day interaction with the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders (NHTKL), which concluded on Sunday.

Sun City: Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, has called on municipalities in the North West to prioritise the assets of water and sanitation services to ensure sustainable water provision to communities. Mahlobo made the call at the annual South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Provincial Members Assembly, held

Pretoria: Violence, particularly against women and children, remains a significant issue in South Africa, demanding collective action from all corners of society to address, writes Neo Semono. The annual campaign, 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, begins today. This initiative, which South Africa adopted in

Pretoria: The National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders (NHTKL) has announced its full endorsement of the National Health Insurance (NHI) initiative. The leaders expressed their support for Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi and his department’s endeavors to make quality healthcare accessible to all citizens, regardless of their economic status.

Stilfontein: A total of 14 illegal miners were arrested after they emerged from the disused mines in Stilfontein in the North West, where they had been holed up for months following the arrival of police as part of Operation Vala Umgodi. According to South African Government News Agency, the illegal