Yvonne Silaule
CTICC to be turned into vaccination site
11th June 2021 The Western Cape government and the City of Cape Town have agreed to turn the Cape Town International Convention Centre into a mass vaccination... →
IEC launches mobilisation campaign ahead of October elections
9th June 2021 The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) unveiled on Wednesday a mobilisation campaign aimed at encouraging eligible voters to register and... →
Ramaphosa calls for Africa to speak with one voice to address climate change
8th June 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the African continent to speak with one clear voice to "express unwavering support" for the implementation... →
Nzimande announces expansion of the Imbali Education and Innovation precinct project
8th June 2021 The Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation will revitalise and expand the Imbali Education and Innovation Precinct project as a... →
Ramaphosa hands over land, title deeds to Limpopo farmers
24th May 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Saturday, handed over R25.5-million worth of land and title deeds to members of the Tafelkop Farmers Association at... →
DSI, DHET collaborate to establish a national open learning system
14th May 2021 The departments of Science and Innovation (DSI) and Higher Education and Training (DHET), are working together to establish a National Open... →
Online booking system for disability grant vetting process launched in W Cape
5th May 2021 Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has launched an online booking system for disability grants, in Cape Town. The online system will enable... →
SA is at war against corrupt activities in public service – Mchunu
23rd April 2021 Public Service and Administration Minister Senzo Mchunu announced that Cabinet has approved the Public Service Amendment Bill and the Public... →
Gender Equality Commission reviews implementation of govt’s GBV Emergency Response Action Plan
22nd April 2021 The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) recently completed a review and assessment of the implementation report on the Emergency Action Response... →
Justice Minister launches Northern Cape SIU office
1st April 2021 Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola will be looking closely into monies owed by government departments and municipalities to... →
J&J to produce 220m vaccine doses for Africa
30th March 2021 US multinational corporation Johnson & Johnson has signed a contract to deliver 220-million vaccine doses to Africa, with South Africa to receive... →
Mabuza observes World TB day in Mbombela
24th March 2021 Deputy President and chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council David Mabuza on Wednesday addressed a World TB Day commemoration, in... →
Ramaphosa authorises SIU to investigate corruption in North West roads dept
18th March 2021 The Special Investigating Unit has been given the go-ahead by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate corruption, malpractice and... →
Mbalula joins PRASA launch of People’s Responsibility to Protect initiative
15th March 2021 Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula on March 15 joined Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa chairperson Leonard Ramatlakane in Pretoria for the... →
De Lille unveils three bridges built as part of Strategic Integrated Project programme
11th March 2021 Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille and Kwazulu-Natal Transport MEC Kwazi Mshengu have unveiled three recently completed... →
Minister Sisulu hands over keys for units of R200m housing project to WC residents
10th March 2021 Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Lindiwe Sisulu, along with the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements Tertuis Simmers, on... →
Asylum Backlog Project aims to eliminate SA backlog by 2024
8th March 2021 The Department of Home Affairs, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the UN Refugee Agency officially launched the $9.6-million Asylum... →
Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act comes into effect April 1
4th March 2021 The Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act will come into effect from April 1. President Cyril Ramaphosa referred to the initiative as a... →
Motsoaledi appoints Ministerial Committee to review permits, visas issued since 2004
3rd March 2021 Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi has established a Ministerial Committee to review certain permits issued by the department over the... →
Cabinet approves Land Court Bill
1st March 2021 Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola briefed the media on Monday on Cabinet’s approved Land Court Bill, which gives effect... →
Education dept makes headway on national rollout of coding, robotics curriculum
25th February 2021 The Department of Basic Education is making headway on the national rollout of coding and robotics, with Grade R to 3 pupils from 200 schools to... →
KwaZulu-Natal facilities to roll out study of J&J vaccine
18th February 2021 The Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital and the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital will be the first two facilities in KwaZulu-Natal to roll out... →
Ramaphosa extends TERS benefit
12th February 2021 President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the R350 Covid-19 Unemployment Insurance Fund Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme benefit will... →
Private sector contributes R70m towards fight against gender-based violence and femicide
5th February 2021 Diversified miner Anglo American, financial services provider Absa and automotive manufacturer Ford have contributed a collective R70-million to... →
Govt launches Electronic Vaccine Data System ahead of vaccine roll-out
3rd February 2021 Healthcare workers are encouraged to register on the Department of Health’s Electronic Vaccination Data System Self Enrolment Portal, as part of... →
KwaZulu-Natal establishes Vaccine Coordinating Committee for roll-out
2nd February 2021 KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala announced on Tuesday the establishment of a Vaccine Coordinating Committee, as part of the province’s... →
MTN donates $25m to the AU vaccine programme for health workers
28th January 2021 Telecoms group MTN has donated $25-million to the African Union's vaccine programme to immunise health workers. South African President Cyril... →
Western Cape appoints advisory committee ahead of vaccine roll-out
14th January 2021 The Western Cape government has appointed a vaccine advisory committee to advise on matters including science and ethics throughout the vaccine... →
AU secures 270-million vaccine doses for African countries
14th January 2021 The African Union, through the African Vaccine Acquisition Task Team, has secured 270-million vaccine doses to supply African countries, with at... →
Sacpo, Huawei to roll out ICT academies across South African TVET colleges by 2021
9th December 2020 The South African College Principals Organisation and Huawei have signed a memorandum of understanding to roll out information and communication... →
E Cape govt launches summer tourism campaign amid escalating Covid-19 infections
4th December 2020 Despite spiking Covid-19 infections in the Eastern Cape, the province’s tourism department is gearing up to welcome tourists this summer. Finance,... →
AfCFTA to provide business opportunities for African countries
26th November 2020 The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCTA) will provide business opportunities that will enable African countries to lift citizens of the... →
Nzimande announces multidisciplinary team to manage Covid-19 outbreaks in tertiary education
26th November 2020 A multidisciplinary investigation team that includes members from the World Health Organization, the Department of Health and the National Health... →
Mkhize updates on Covid-19 resurgence plan
16th November 2020 The South African government will be looking to parts of its Covid-19 Resurgence Action Plan when mitigating the risk of further increases in... →
Khayelitsha residents receive title deeds
20th October 2020 Eighteen Khayelitsha residents have received title deeds as part of the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements’ Title Deed Restoration Grant... →
DTIC approves R50m for Phase 1 revitalisation of Dimbaza industrial park
15th October 2020 The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has approved R50-million for the first phase of the revitalisation of the Dimbaza industrial... →
New Expropriation Bill submitted to Parliament
12th October 2020 A new Land Expropriation Bill, gazetted on Friday and submitted to Parliament, is set to ensure the implementation of land redistribution and... →
New study will determine extent of Covid-19 infection across population
1st October 2020 The Human Sciences Research Council is in the final stages of preparation for a study that will establish the extent of Covid-19 infection in the... →
Food retailers commit to reduce food waste
29th September 2020 Leading food retailers in South Africa have asserted their commitment to initiatives that reduce food waste in their businesses, during the launch... →
DWS services E Cape communities affected by drought for R6m
29th September 2020 The Department of Water and Sanitation and service delivery partner Amatola Water have distributed 5 694 water tanks and 171 water trucks to... →
SA commits $500 000 to empower female financial leaders
28th September 2020 South Africa has made a commitment of $500 000 to the African Women Impact Fund, which seeks to empower women financial leaders. South African... →
