Sana Khan

The storms damaged infrastructure and considering further severe weather warnings, temporary closure of schools in the Cape Winelands and Overberg districts has been announced.

During the Inaugural Built Environment Indaba hosted by the Black Business Council in the Built Environment held in Gauteng, the minister explained that this event is focused on bringing together people in the industry to work together.

The general elections will be held on May 29, which will elect a new National Assembly alongside the provincial legislature in each province. This election will mark the seventh election in the country since the end of the apartheid era in 1994.

The rail services have been restored and works on routes from Cape Town to Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, Merebank to Chatsglen in KwaZulu-Natal, Johannesburg to Florida, Johannesburg to Nancefield and Germiston to Elsburg in Gauteng.

KwaZulu-Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA) MEC Siboniso Duma revealed the revenue and job generation information during the 15th Gambling Regulators African Forum (GRAF) Conference held at Sibaya Casino in Durban on Wednesday.

During a media briefing on the preliminary revenue outcome, SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said that the amount aligns with the revised estimate, marking a year-on-year growth of 4.2% compared to a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of 4.9%.

A commitment to work on this terminal and manufacturing plant was made during the South African Investment Conference, an initiative led by Ramaphosa to attract R1.2 trillion in investments over five years.

Local authority tariff charges for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will see a 12.72% increase. For Eskom direct customers, excluding the affordability subsidy charge, the tariff increases for the period from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, will be 12.74%.

The clarification came on Sunday after the MK party made allegations that Zuma's security was compromised, noting that the former president was still using outdated vehicles, which was previously assigned to former State President of South Africa FW de Klerk.

The fire began on Saturday evening and continued until the early hours of Sunday morning. The City of Cape Town's Fire and Rescue Services throughout the night stayed occupied in controlling the fire.

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni revealed plans for the BMA to extend operating hours at key ports of entry and deploy an extra 400 border guards to manage the anticipated surge in travelers during the Easter weekend.

EAP, coordinated by the National Energy Crisis Committee under the leadership of Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has a goal to fix Eskom and improve the existing power supply across the country.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is also expected to investigate any unauthorized, irregular or fruitless and wasteful expenditure done by KZNFC or the State.

SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago said that this decision was unanimous, revealing that the committee "noted a range of risks" before announcing this verdict.

Ramaphosa explained that biodiversity economy growth can be achieved through a partnership between the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Statistics South Africa and the South African National Biodiversity Institute.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande revealed the names of these institutions - City Varsity (Pty) Ltd, Damelin (Pty) Ltd, Icesa City Campus (Pty) Ltd and Lyceum College (Pty) Ltd during a media briefing held in Pretoria.

The first-of-its-kind laboratory was unveiled by the Chief Directorate: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) on Monday at the ground floor of the department's head office in Laboria House, Pretoria.

The department also clarified that this settlement agreement does not mean that any involved party including SAP won't get prosecuted in the future.

Four men named Saidakrami Murodali Rachabalizoda, Dalerdzhon Barotovich Mirzoyev, Shamsidin Fariduni and Muhammadsobir Fayzov were presented in the court on Sunday for this brutal attack.

Minister of Health noted that the South African government has welcomed the generous support from the Global Fund and the United States government, adding that the administration appreciates continued support towards HIV, TB and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) response.

The president also highlighted that after two months, the country will mark its 7th democratic election for the national and provincial government, where citizens will be exercising one of the defining rights of democracy - to freely and secretly choose the people who will represent them in Parliament and the provincial legislatures.

President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out that Black industrialists were not only creating jobs but also serving as wealth generators and agents of change, driving social and economic transformation in the communities.

President Cyril Ramaphosa explained that "these complementary programs and initiatives" ensure that "land reform is harnessed more effectively to support the growth of agriculture and agro-processing and to expand employment and livelihoods in this vital industry."

President Cyril Ramaphosa explained that not only the government but everyone is responsible for the future progress and prosperity of this great country, "sparing neither strength nor courage to fulfill the basic human rights" of South Africans.

According to the government department, surrendering unspent conditional grants to the NRF creates a negative effect on communities as they should receive services related to infrastructure projects.

The Portfolio Committee on Police decided to boost training after reviewing a report on their compliance with the Domestic Violence Act, which also highlighted complaints against SAPS members, as outlined in Section 18(4)(a) of the Act.

The event was held under the theme, "Gender-sensitive Institutions to Break the Poverty Cycle" in New York, where Lucas explained the importance of policy interventions from the parliaments to ensure gender transformation progress, targeting each community to improve efficiency.

Waste tire collections will also be expanded through the enhancement of transport and depot operation services, a process overseen by regional implementers to ensure greater efficiency and effectiveness, as per Ntshavheni.

The event, held under the theme of "equipping learners with knowledge and skills for a changing world," disclosed that South Africa has made progress when it comes to access to basic education.