Sana Khan

The Paris Agreement aims to strengthen the global effort against climate change by keeping the global temperature rise this century well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and striving to limit the increase to 1.5°C.

President Ramaphosa spoke about the importance of cooperation in human development, noting its role in survival, social organization, and progress in technology and culture.

City's Member of the Mayoral Committee for Electricity and Energy Ziyanda Mnqokoyi explained that the incident caused power outages for many households.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile told labor leaders that workers' rights would be protected, even under the GNU, and encouraged them not to worry.

The Electricity and Energy Department said that Ramokgopa will join Ramaphosa to highlight South Africa's progress in energy stability, regulatory changes, and future energy plans aimed at promoting inclusive economic growth.

The SA-FIC on Dec. 2 last year, in collaboration with the Nam-FIC, obtained a temporary freeze on funds belonging to Jacobus Hosea Jordaan and his wife Elza Jordaan, amounting to R50,205,872.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli asked the community in Inanda and nearby areas to provide any information that could help the police find the perpetrators. He urged community safety structures and the public to work with the police and not protect criminals.

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Dion George expressed disappointment that the poacher, who operated in the Kruger National Park, worked with locals. Reports show that members of the illegal group bribed park rangers for information to help with their activities.

During Back to School Frontline Monitoring Visit to the Lejweleputswa District Municipality in the Free State, he checked how ready schools were for the new year, encouraged students, and highlighted the vital role of education in shaping South Africa's future.

These projects include upgrades worth R10 million for Dalton Art and Craft Market, R15 million for Mansel Road Market, R2.5 million for Tongaat Trader Market, R4 million for KwaMaKhutha Business Hive and R4.3 million for Klaarwater Business Hive.

South Africa's Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) called the deaths at the Stilfontein mine, located about 97 miles southwest of Johannesburg, an "unfolding massacre."

The G20 is a group of both developed and developing countries that together represent about 85% of the world's GDP and 75% of international trade, making the Framework Working Group (FWG) an important part of the global economy.

In 2025, the department will urgently review the Post Provisioning Norms to support the goal of universal access to quality Grade R education and improve reading and math skills in the Foundation Phase.

The country is home to 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Robben Island and the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng, which has some of the world's largest collections of Hominid fossils.

This comes after the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA) informed ACSA that the National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa (NATREF) is taking steps to avoid any disruption to the jet fuel supply due to a fire at their refinery on Jan. 4.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi, strongly condemned the incident. He expressed concern over the recent shootings in the province but assured that the police are working hard to quickly bring those responsible to justice.

This action comes after a significant sewage discharge near the mouth of the Umngeni River. The DFFE directive follows Section 59 (1) of the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act No. 24 of 2008.

Shana Balie, 25, was found dead in her boyfriend's home in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, Cape Town, on Dec. 26, 2024. Allegedly, she was beaten to death by her boyfriend, Jonathan Gewindt. Her family saw her for the last time on Christmas Day.

Department spokesperson Wisane Mavasa on Wednesday explained that stakeholder engagements began in early December 2024 but were paused on Dec. 15 for the holiday season.

The declaration came after completing Phase 1 of the water treatment project. The first phase covers areas like Wards 49, 73, 74, and 75, including Mandela Village, Marokolong, Ramotse, Kekana Gardens (also called Steve Bikoville) and Babelegi Industrial.

Launched in the Western Cape, the national program provides unemployed youth aged 18 to 25 with meaningful work experience, a chance for further studies or employment, and encourages community service.

The crash occurred in rainy and misty conditions. Following this incident, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has urged drivers to be extra cautious when driving in rainy weather.

The 14 suspects, aged between 19 and 45, were arrested for violating the Immigration Act. Four were arrested in Thohoyandou, Vhembe District, and 10 in Westernburg, Capricorn District. Additionally, three suspects, aged 30 to 45, were caught in Apel, Sekhukhune District, for illegally loading sand.

The bad weather is expected to cause low-water bridges to overflow, localized flooding, and disruptions to major roads due to heavy rainfall in many parts of the province from Monday (Jan. 6) to Wednesday (Jan. 8).

The closure will affect both the Newcastle and Vereeniging Works, as well as the Amras rail and structures unit. However, a smaller coke-making operation at the Newcastle site will remain, as demand for coke has decreased.

According to SA Weather Service forecaster Ayanda Nsele this was not a heatwave. For it to be classified as a heatwave, temperatures would need to be 5°C higher than the average maximum for three consecutive days.

The RTMC said their efforts will include working with traditional leaders, engaging public transport operators, and focusing on areas with high crash rates to reduce accidents and fatalities in the province.

The maintenance program for Unit 2 included replacing three steam generators, conducting thorough inspections, and refueling to ensure the reactor continues to operate safely and efficiently.

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted that the Education Act, developed under Professor Sibusiso Bengu's leadership and adopted by South Africa's first democratic Parliament, played a vital role in the country's liberation.