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Today, as we mark the 25th anniversary of the signing of our Constitution, South Africans celebrate the democratic values and principles of human dignity, non-racialism, non-sexism and the rule of law. Parliament’s Presiding Officers (POs), the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Mr Amos […]
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December is International TTTS awareness month, a global initiative to increase public awareness about the risks of being pregnant with monochorionic twins and guiding parents to the right medical advice and treatment. “There is an urgent need to drive awareness and knowledge about TTTS. The more people who are aware, the more lives can be […]
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Municipalities need to prioritise water provision and stop sewer spillages The Minister of Water and Sanitation (DWS), Mr Senzo Mchunu and his deputies, Mr David Mahlobo and Ms Dikeledi Magadzi met with local municipalities who are the Water Services Authorities and district municipalities on 07 December as part of the Ministerial working session in the […]
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The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the RES4Africa Foundation have jointly released a series of country regulatory reviews on electricity markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Zambia, South Africa and Ghana. The reports, which aim to support the crowding-in of scaled private sector investment in generation, networks and off-grid markets,were released on 8 December 20201 during […]
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Following the launch of the new International Standard, ISO 37000, FluidRock Governance Academy (www.FluidRock.co.za) and Candor Governance have announced the availability of their virtual course entitled ISO 37000 Governance of Organizations Course, Foundations Level. FluidRock Governance Academy and Candor Governance have partnered to deliver the training globally. The international standard, ISO 37000, provides guidance for […]
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The Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture will no longer ignore the abuse and inappropriate violation of young athletes in South Africa. As a result, the committee has resolved to host a workshop on abuse, especially sexual abuse, against athletes. The Committee also called on sport federations to revisit their policies on sexual abuse […]
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Radisson Hotel Group (https://bit.ly/3ozC7Sl), one of the world’s leading hotel groups, looks optimistically towards 2022 as it positively culminates the year with numerous milestones achieved in Africa over the past twelve months. The Group set a record in the continent this year with 14 signings to date, adding over 2,500 rooms to its African portfolio. […]
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A 5-day Training of the Trainers targeting judges from African Judicial Training Institutes was held at the Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, from 29 November to 3rd December 2021, organized by UNESCO, in partnership with the African Court of Human and Peoples Rights. This training aimed at empowering judges to enhance their capacity to […]
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The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts, Culture (DSAC) in partnership with the national Department of Sport, Arts and Culture; Northern Cape Department of Education, Love Life and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is hosting the 9th National Youth Camp in Grootdrink – Duin in Die Weg from 04 to 10 December 2021 The […]
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The Northern Cape Department of Sport, Arts, Culture (DSAC) in partnership with the national Department of Sport, Arts and Culture; Northern Cape Department of Education, Love Life and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is hosting the 9th National Youth Camp in Grootdrink – Duin in Die Weg from 04 to 10 December 2021 The […]
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From its first intake of recruits in July 2001, the then City Police has evolved into the Metropolitan Police Department making on average more than 4 000 arrests each year, and boasting numerous specialised units. The City of Cape Town’s Metro Police Department held a parade at the Green Point Athletics Track, including officers from […]
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The Indonesian Consulate General in Cape Town on Friday (03/12) 2021 attended the Declaration of Karamats within the Circle of Tombs as National Heritage Sites. This activity is the determination of the grave of Sayed Abdul Malik, an Indonesian cleric which has been designated as a national cultural heritage by the South African Heritage Resources […]
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Sri Lankan High Commissioner for South Africa Sirisena Amarasekara recently visited the Republic of Botswana and held bilateral discussions with the Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation of Botswana Dr. Lemogang Kwape. High Commissioner Amarasekara conveyed greetings from the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Prof. G. L. Peiris to Dr. Lemogang Kwape. During the discussion, […]
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The Joint Standing Committee on Defence finds it completely unacceptable that the Department of Defence and Military Veterans has shown complete disregard and unwillingness to account for the 1 Military Hospital in Tshwane’s unending repair and maintenance programme. The committee scheduled a meeting with both the defence department and the Department of Public Works and […]
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The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP), welcomes the opening of a 100% black-owned winery by the children of farm labourer. Klein Goederust is the first and only 100% black-owned wine farm in Franschhoek. The 116-year-old Klein Goederust farm was solely acquired from the savings of many years by […]