South African Tribune

“If you think compliance is exorbitant, try noncompliance,” – cautions Employment and Labour Deputy Minister, Moloi Employment and Labour Deputy Minister Boitumelo Moloi told delegates at an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) conference today that organisations need to develop a mandatory culture and a system of health and safety compliance. Moloi said…

Government Chief Climate Finance negotiator resigns The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, has wished South Africa’s chief climate finance negotiator, Mr Zaheer Fakir all the best for his future, and thanked him for his commitment to the country’s climate change agenda.Mr Fakir has resigned from the…

COGTA Deputy Minister Thembisile Nkadimeng to undertakes an oversight visit to areas affected by floods in Mpumalanga province - 21 February 2023Following the persistent heavy rains across the country, Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Ms Thembisile Nkadimeng will undertake an oversight visit to the worst affected…

Greetings to members of the Executive council and colleagues.Members of the media and the people of the Eastern CapeThe Eastern Cape has experienced higher than normal rainfalls since the 8th of February 2023 resulting in flash floods which have displaced families and destroyed economic infrastructure in 6 districts of our…

Communities cautioned to be vigilant during heavy rainsMEC for Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Nono Maloyi, has urged communities throughout the province especially those staying in low lying areas, to exercise caution as the province continues to experience above normal rains.The North West province like many other parts of…

Brics' meeting gets underway in Johannesburg amidst challenges of economic growth while also protecting employee rightsIssues of productivity and employee rights will loom large at an all-important summit of Brics member states which kicks off in Muldersdrift, west of Johannesburg on Tuesday (tomorrow).The event, being organised by the Department of…

Fight against crime and violence“Violent crime takes a heavy toll on every South African. Communities across our country live in fear for the safety of their families. This situation cannot continue.” – President Cyril Ramaphosa, SoNA, 9 February 2023, Cape Town City Hall.Government is strengthening the SAPS to prevent crime…

EducationAccess to quality education for all is the most powerful instrument to end poverty. Government needs to start with children who are very young, providing them with the foundation they need to write and read for meaning, to learn and develop. It is, therefore, significant that the number of children who receive the ECD subsidy…

Social SecurityRight now in the country, there are more than 25 million people who receive some form of income support. In addition, around two million indigent households receive free basic water, free basic electricity and free solid waste removal.Around 60% of the budget is spent on what is known as the social wage, providing…