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Agriculture Minister Proposes Biosecurity Compact to Safeguard SA’s Food Systems

June 11, 2025admin

Pretoria: Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has proposed the development of a National Biosecurity Compact-a shared commitment between government, industry, academia, and civil society to strengthen South Africa’s preparedness and resilience against biological threats. Speaking at the National Biosecurity Summit 2025, held at the University of Pretoria’s Hatfield Campus on Tuesday, Steenhuisen outlined the objectives of […]

President Ramaphosa Offers Condolences Amid Eastern Cape Cold Snap Tragedy

June 11, 2025admin

Eastern Cape: President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the families of the six people who died due to severe weather and flooding in the Eastern Cape. The province has been experiencing flooding, windy conditions, and snow recently. The President urged communities to exercise caution as the severe winter conditions persist. According to South […]

President Offers Condolences for Former Eastern Cape High Court Judge President

June 11, 2025admin

Pretoria: The passing of former Judge President of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Justice Clement Temba Sangoni, is a ‘profound loss’ to South Africa’s legal heritage. According to South African Government News Agency, President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to Sangoni’s family following the justice’s passing on Tuesday. The President remarked […]

Condolences Pour In for Judicial Stalwart, Justice Sangoni

June 11, 2025admin

Mthatha: Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has hailed former Judge President of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Justice Clement Temba Sangoni’s contribution to the law fraternity following his passing. He passed away on Tuesday at the age of 78, following a short illness. Sangoni also served as a senior […]

Mop-Up Operations Underway in KwaZulu-Natal After Heavy Snowfall

June 11, 2025admin

KwaZulu-Natal: Mop-up operations are underway in KwaZulu-Natal following severe snowfall, which caused disruptions to major routes and damaged infrastructure. According to South African Government News Agency, the KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC, Siboniso Duma, provided an update on the snowfall response measures. Following the closure of the N2 highway around Kokstad and Port Shepstone […]

SA Creative Sector Generates Revenue and Job Opportunities

June 11, 2025admin

Pretoria: Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has highlighted the significance of the South African creative industry, noting its substantial contributions to revenue generation and employment creation. Morolong emphasized the industry’s role in the economy, citing its contributions to knowledge attainment, nation-building, and cultural preservation. According to South African Government News Agency, Morolong spoke […]

Parents Arrested for Alleged Child Pornography and Sexual Grooming of Daughters

June 11, 2025admin

Bloubergstrand: The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested a 47-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man in Bloubergstrand, in the Western Cape, for the alleged sexual abuse of their two daughters, aged three and eight. According to South African Government News Agency, the suspects face multiple charges, including the production of child sexual abuse material, […]

Mashatile’s Office Rebuts Allegations of Misuse of State Funds for Overseas Trips

June 11, 2025admin

Pretoria: The Office of the Deputy President has released a statement denying allegations of misusing State funds related to Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s international travel. According to South African Government News Agency, this statement follows extensive media coverage from various news outlets and public speculation on the matter. The Office categorically stated that neither the […]

National Convention to Set Agenda for South Africa’s National Dialogue

June 11, 2025admin

Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the convening of a National Convention scheduled for Friday, the 15th of August 2025, aimed at representing the breadth of the South African nation and setting the agenda for a forthcoming National Dialogue. This initiative is intended to foster a comprehensive dialogue across various sectors of society. According to […]

Eastern Cape Government Mobilizes Disaster Teams Amid Severe Cold Front

June 11, 2025admin

Eastern Cape: The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has activated its disaster management teams in response to severe cold front and associated weather conditions that have struck the province since Monday, 9 June 2025. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the provincial government confirmed that emergency response teams have been dispatched to various areas and are […]