With emerging markets requiring an estimated US$3-4 trillion annually in low-carbon investments over the next 15 years, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has called on developed countries to ensure access to long-term, …
Fund established to assist youth-owned businesses affected by looting
Youth-owned enterprises affected by the recent looting and violence have until Friday to submit applications for a fund to assist them during these challenging times.The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has established the Youth Enterprise Rebu…
Vaccines rolled out to Home Affairs staff
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi on Tuesday welcomed the rollout of the vaccination programme to departmental officials this week.The Minister, who has already taken his two jabs, encouraged officials to vaccinate while ensuring that services are…
SAMRC to receive 100 000 rapid antibody test kits to boost COVID-19 research
As part of its many interventions to manage the COVID-19 pandemic, the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) will soon receive a donation of 100 000 Orient Gene Rapid Antibody Test Kits.This was made possible by the South African Health Produc…
Western Cape libraries reopen to the public
Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, has announced that libraries across the province are now open to the public, which the citizens can also visit to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.This comes after President Cyril Ramapho…
Three arrested for unlawful possession of firearms
Three suspects have appeared before the Verulam Magistrate’s Court today for the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, in contravention of the Disaster Management Act.The suspects were arrested this morning in Phoenix when police officers wer…
Social Cohesion Programme to promote unity in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala says the provincial government has started a process towards engaging communities and has developed an intense social cohesion programme that will promote unity among Africans and Indians to ensure peace and harmony…