eThekwini: Plans to Reduce Water Consumption Revealed
In a briefing at City Hall on Thursday afternoon, 3 October, eThekwini mayor Cyril Xaba addressed the 12-month water curtailment plan to be implemented in detail.
New Smoking Laws Reintroduced
The Department of Health recently reintroduced the lapsed Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, which has kickstarted the process of passing new smoking laws in the country.
SA Government Pushes for Address of Spiraling Middle East Conflict
In light of the recent spiraling conflict in the Middle East region; where Israel launched attacks on Beirut, Lebanon; the South African government is pushing the international community to address the escalating military actions of Israel.
UN General Assembly: Ramaphosa Speaks Out Against Palestinian Apartheid
During President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address in the 79th United Nations (UN) General Assembly which took place in New York, he stressed the organisation’s role in ending apartheid in South Africa, yet the apartheid in Palestine continues.
Disaster Management Teams Ready for More Snow
Since last week’s heavy snowfall that blocked the N3 highway for more than 48 hours; leaving motorists stranded; the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance has stated that its Provincial Disaster Management Centre is ready to deal with the cold weather expected next week Monday and Tuesday.
Home Affairs Clears Backlog of Almost 250 000 in One Month
On Wednesday, the Department of Home Affairs said in a statement that it has cleared a backlog of 247 500 identity documents. The backlog had accumulated since November 2023, when a change of IT service provider impacted the department’s application, printing, and issuing of ID services.
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South Africa to file Memorial to the ICJ in October against Israel
In South Africa’s continued case against Israel for its war on Palestine in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), South Africa is expected to submit its Memorial to the organisation in October, supporting its genocide claims against Israel.
South Africa’s Plastic Recycling Capacity Increases
During the International Solid Waste Association World Congress in Cape Town on Monday, the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment; Bernice Swarts; stated that South Africa will be increasing recycling capacity of plastic waste.
New South African Petroleum Company Launches
In a statement on Wednesday this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the formation of the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC), which is South Africa’s new state-owned petroleum company.
United Nations Suffers Loss of Staff in Recent Israeli Strike
On Wednesday, an Israeli air strike targeted the al-Jouni school in Nuseirat, reportedly killing 18 people, including six members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees. The attack sparked international outcry.
NCOP: Infrastructure Development Top on President’s List
During President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in Parliament this week Thursday, he stressed that there are significant plans to expand infrastructure development in the country.
eThekwini: Plan for Recovery of Durban Beaches
On Wednesday, Mayor of eThekwini Municipality, Cyril Xaba, announced the municipality’s plan to upgrade 10 wastewater treatment works to prevent the pollution of Durban beaches due to sewage spills.
Billions to Benefit South African Roads
An amount of R50 billion is expected to be injected into the economy by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) through road project tenders across the country. The funds will be used throughout the 2024/25 financial year for road maintenance and upgrades.
Home Affairs Transition to Digital Systems Promises to Cut Queues and Offline Issues
On 3 September, Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Shreiber, stated that the ongoing issues of offline systems and long queues experienced at Home Affairs will soon be behind the nation.
South Africa Signs Eight Trade Agreements with China
During the China-Africa summit that took place this week in Beijing, China, President Cyril Ramaphosa secured trade agreements with the country which will see an increase in imports of agricultural and manufactured goods to China.
Israel Assault Pushes Into Occupied West Bank
This Wednesday, Israel launched its largest military assault in the West Bank in 20 years.