South Africans heeded the call and headed to their voting stations in numbers to register for the upcoming 2024 National and Provincial Elections . This,
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Zikalala to host Property Sector Conference – es
Monday, November 20, 2023 Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Minister, Sihle Zikalala, is expected to address property sector participants in a conference to be held
BRICS countries to meet on Israel-Palestine conflict – es
Monday, November 20, 2023 The BRICS group of nations is expected to gather for an Extraordinary Joint Meeting on the Middle East Situation on Tuesday
Progress recorded at Dinokana water project in N West – es
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has committed to ensure that Operation Bulela Metsi meets its obligations to the people of Dinokana, North West, and
Cabinet approves Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan – es
Cabinet has approved the Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan (JET IP), which will guide South Africa’s transition to a low carbon economy through the scaling
Government support programmes there to assist struggling families – es
Monday, November 20, 2023 Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has urged members of the public to make use of government programmes aimed at assisting
Triumph over pit latrines near yet far – es
South Africa is poised to turn the corner in eradicating pit latrines in educational facilities before the UN-designated year of 2030, writes Minister of Basic
Cabinet reiterates call for an end to Gaza conflict – es
Cabinet has reiterated the call made by African leaders for an end to the conflict in Gaza, during the African-Saudi Summit in Riyadh hosted by
Government committed to rooting out illegal mining – es
Monday, November 20, 2023 The deployment of some 3 300 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel in the fight against illegal mining is an
Government activities for the week 20 – 25 November 2023 – es
Monday, November 20, 2023 On Monday, 20 November, Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, holds a Post-Cabinet media briefing in Pretoria . On Tuesday, 21
Audit outcomes dispel claims of total State capacity collapse: Cabinet – es
While acknowledging that challenges still remain, Cabinet says the outcomes of the 2022/23 national and provincial government audits dispel claims that State capacity is in
Labour Force Survey results welcomed – es
Cabinet has welcomed the results of Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the third quarter which indicates that South Africa’s employment
Chikunga attends Civil Aviation Organization Conference – es
Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga is leading a high-level delegation of transport officials to the third International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Conference on Aviation and
EC police commended for the arrest of robbery suspects – es
Eastern Cape South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene, has commended the efforts of a dedicated police task team who over
Solidarity, tolerance and dialogue needed on Middle Eastern conflict – es
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for solidarity, tolerance and dialogue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict currently raging on in the Middle East . Some 1 200
Home Affairs assists thousands on Voter Registration Weekend – es
Monday, November 20, 2023 The Department of Home Affairs welcomed nearly 12 000 people in its 268 offices and 103 mobile units that offered services
IEC briefs on outcome of first voter registration weekend – es
Monday, November 20, 2023 The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it will later today provide details on the outcome of the first voter registration weekend
One million S Africans registered to vote on Saturday – es
Sunday, November 19, 2023 The Electoral Commission says while the second day of the Voter Registration Weekend has started exceedingly well, at the close of
More than 1 million South Africans register to vote on Saturday – es
Sunday, November 19, 2023 The Electoral Commission says while the second day of the Voter Registration Weekend has started exceedingly well, at the close of
Eskom ramping up load shedding to replenish emergency reserves – es
Electricity Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, said on Sunday that Eskom was ramping up power cuts to replenish emergency reserves . This comes as the state-owned
Global teacher and education workers labour federation meets in Joburg – es
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday address the opening of the Education International 10th Africa Regional (EIRAF) Conference in Sandton, Johannesburg . Education International is
AG appointed UNESCO External Auditor – es
Sunday, November 19, 2023 Auditor-General of South Africa Tsakani Maluleke has been commended on her appointment as External Auditor of the United Nations Educational, Scientific
S&P keeps SA credit ratings unchanged – es
Sunday, November 19, 2023 Government says it has noted Standard and Poor (S&P) Global Ratings’ decision to affirm South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency
Small business can stimulate economic growth, job creation – es
Focusing on Small Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and cooperatives can trigger growth, create jobs and build a more inclusive economy, says President Cyril Ramaphosa
Another Nigerian chef, Tope Maggie breaks Irish chef, Alan Fisher’s Guinness World Record – es
Tope Maggie Sets New Guinness World Record in Marathon Cooking In a remarkable achievement, Nigerian chef Temitope Adebayo, popularly known as Tope Maggie, has reportedly
Government upgrades community health centre that rehabilitates accident survivors – es
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has upgraded units within the Alexandra Community Health Centre that deals with emergency and rehabilitation services for road accident victims.Addressing
Violence against women must be confronted head on – es
The scourge of violence against women and children in South Africa must be confronted head on equally by law enforcement, government and society.This is according
Collaboration imperative in eliminating child labour: Nxesi – es
Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi says it is imperative to acknowledge the gravity of the scourge of child labour, and recognise the collective duty
Policing strategies lead to reduced crime: Cele – es
Police Minister Bheki Cele says the combination of operational policing strategies and interventions has attributed to the decline in crime statistics recorded in the country.Cele
No truth to social media posts on leaked exam papers – es
Friday, November 17, 2023 The Department of Basic Education has cautioned the public of fake social media posts that suggest that some matric examination question
Tems Shares Testimony of God’s Saving Grace and Healing Power
A Transformative Journey: Tems Reflects on God’s Intervention Popular Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, recently opened up about the transformative impact of
Feeling Blessed: Uriel Oputa Announces Wig Giveaway on Instagram
Uriel Oputa Expresses Gratitude with a Wig Giveaway for Fans Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Uriel Oputa, is spreading positivity and gratitude as she announces
Indian Authorities Arrest Two Nigerian Women with Over N63 Million Worth of Drugs
Two Nigerian Women Arrested in India with Drugs Worth Over N63 Million In a recent development, two Nigerian women, Adaeze Jaye, aged 43, and Success
Rema Accuses Other Artists of Imitation
Renowned musician, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has raised concerns about his fellow artists allegedly imitating his musical style and branding. In a recent
Bella Shmurda’s Heartfelt Tribute to Late Friend Mohbad Sparks Mixed Reactions
Nigerian singer Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, professionally known as Bella Shmurda, recently drew a range of responses after a video of him wearing a singlet purportedly
PewDiePie Bridge Video Incident – The Details
Pewdiepie Bridge Video Incident Felix Kjellberg, renowned as PewDiePie, has been a towering figure in the YouTube realm, amassing global fame through his engaging blend
Lady Cathy Ferguson, Wife of Former Manchester United Manager, Passes Away at 84
Lady Cathy Ferguson, the wife of the former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, has passed away at the age of 84. She and Alex
Nigerian Navy Intercepts Large Cannabis Sativa Shipment in Lagos Waters
In a significant operation, the Nigerian Navy, stationed at NNS BEECROFT, successfully intercepted a substantial consignment of cannabis sativa while it was being smuggled into
Donald Trump Falls Off Forbes 400 List as Net Worth Declines
Former US President Donald Trump has lost his place on Forbes magazine’s annual Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans. Forbes reported on Tuesday, October
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial Begins Amid Allegations of Massive Fraud
The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, commenced today, nearly a year after his cryptocurrency exchange’s collapse, which was allegedly linked to an
Teenage suspected armed robber in Delta State involved in killing of six people
In a joint operation conducted by the Delta State Police Command and local vigilantes, a 14-year-old suspected armed robber named Gift Peace and two members
11-Year-Old Youth Football Player Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Shooting Teammates
An 11-year-old youth football player is now facing a second-degree attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting two of his young teammates during practice, following a
MultiChoice Nigeria Reveals Total Cost of Hosting Reality Show BBNaija
MultiChoice Nigeria Reveals N5.5 Billion Investment for BBNaija All-Stars Season MultiChoice Nigeria, the organizers of the BBNaija Reality Show, have disclosed that the recently concluded
Mother Who Decapitated Son and Ate His Head Declared Criminally Insane in Egypt
A mother who decapitated her five-year-old son with a machete and ate his head has been declared criminally insane by a court in Egypt. The woman,
Ilebaye emerges winner of BBNaija All Stars, gets the ₦120 million
Ilebaye Secures Victory in BBNaija All Stars 2023 In a thrilling turn of events, Ilebaye, a contestant in the BBNaija Season 8 All-Stars edition, has