Plans to Reduce Electricity Prices Underway
In order to promote affordable electricity prices in South Africa, Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is currently engaging stakeholders on the energy pricing policy.
Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Exceeds Reach of 5 Million
In an effort to curb the growing youth unemployment challenge the country faces, the government established the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) in 2020. This month, the programme has reached 5 million youth, thus far providing 1.5 million opportunities for them to earn.
Masjid an Nabawi: Lunar Eclipse Prayer Lasted Over an Hour
On the evening of 7 September, the lunar eclipse prayer that took place immediately after the Esha Salaah lasted 67 minutes in Masjid an Nabwai, Madinah.
Electric Car Fleet Launched by Eskom
eek, Eskom unveiled a fleet of 20 electric vehicles (EVs), of which are the first of 100 the power utility plans to transition to.
Durban Taxi Strike Lifted
After a meeting on Thursday night between eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba and the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco), the taxi shutdown which caused city-wide disruptions for workplaces and schools has been called off.
Over 20,000 Children Disabled in War in Gaza
On Wednesday this week, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities revealed that over 40,000 children in Gaza have suffered “new war-related injuries” over the past two years. Half of them, left disabled.
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Task Team Established
In an effort to strengthen the response to the growing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) epidemic affecting farm animals across the country, Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has established an Industry Government Task Team.
SASSA to Introduce New Biometric System
In September, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will be rolling out a mandatory Beneficiary Biometric Enrolment across its offices in the country.
How Islam is Empowering a Green Future in Indonesia
Considering the caring and nurturing teachings Islam promotes, in 1960s Indonesia, Muslim scholar Seyyed Hossein Nasr argued that environmental issues were not just physical, but also moral and spiritual.
eThekwini: Tourism Showing Exceptional Growth
Between January to May 2025, the domestic and international number of tourists in Durban has shown tremendous growth.
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.