Relief Effort Promises Underway for 2022 Flood Victims
In response to the 2022 floods, Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, together with local municipality mayors and the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Human Settlements and Transport, Siboniso Duma, oversaw a programme earlier this week assessing the disaster recovery interventions.
Eskom Renewable Energy Programme Goes Live
At the start of this week, Eskom announced its brand new Renewable Energy Offtake Programme that launched.
United Nations: Aid Workers Killed Hits New Record in 2024
On Tuesday this week, the United Nations revealed that in 2024, 383 aid workers were killed, marking a new high record.
Small Spanish Town Ordered to Lift Islamic Celebrations Ban
Recently, the small Spanish town Jumilla has been ordered by the government of Spain to lift its ban on religious gatherings, calling it “discriminatory”. The ban mostly affected Muslim citizens, who were banned from convening for religious events in public sports centres.
New Trade with China to Boost Fruit Export Trade
In light of the 30% US tariffs on South African goods, the country is in the process of looking to broaden its trade market prospects.
KZN: Millions of Rands Allocated for the Recruitment of Doctors
Last week, a sum of R150 million was allocated by the KwaZulu-Natal legislature to help recruit unemployed doctors and healthcare workers.
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Former Israeli Officials Call to End Gaza War
At the beginning of this month, the Israeli Army Radio released footage of 11 former military and security officials calling for immediate cessation of the war on Gaza.
Matric Support Programme Launching to Equip Learners for Tertiary Opportunities
This week, the Matric Support Programme was officially launched by Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Mimmu Gondwe.
Nationwide Cleanup Day to Boost Morale
This week, Deputy President Paul Mashatile revealed that President Cyril Ramaphosa will soon announce a cleanup day that will take place across the country. This will entail communities banding together to keep neighbourhoods clean, building social presence and unity amongst them.
Green ID Book Massive Risk for Fraud
Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, warned South Africans that the green ID book is the largest fraud risk in the country.
eThekwini: First South African City to Join World Trade Centre Association
This week marks a significant milestone for Durban, which has become the first South African city to join the World Trade Centre Association (WTCA). This significant step will help broaden trade and investment opportunities in not only the country, but the African continent.
First Global Set of Recited Qurans Launched
In Makkah this week, the Muslim World League (MWL) launched its first ever set of Murattal (recited) Qurans; the event attended by prominent Islamic scholars and figures.
New Home Affairs Service Centres Offer International South Africans Reprieve
Recently, Dr Leon Schreiber; Minister of Home Affairs; announced the new Home Affairs Service Centres abroad.
South Africa Enhances Green Energy Initiative
This week at the BMW Plant in Rosslyn, Tshwane, President Cyril Ramaphosa lauded the company's launch of the South African-made X3 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
South African Bullet Train Expected in 2030
As reported by TopAuto, South Africa's first ever bullet train will be launching in 2030, and is expected to connect Pretoria to Polokwane.
Tunisia and South Africa Sign Landmark Science Collaboration
During an official visit to Tunisia, the South African Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blaze Nzimande, signed a landmark agreement to upscale collaboration in science, technology, and innovation.
