South African Tribune

Sexual and reproductive justice is everyone’s responsibility, says Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu.“It is the basis for bodily autonomy, fundamental freedom, and human rights,” Zulu said. Zulu was speaking at the closing of Sexual Reproductive Justice Conference, where she officially unveiled the second report of the High-Level Commission (HLC) on…

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says government has taken action to fast-track the provision of school infrastructure.Motshekga briefed the media on the progress made on infrastructure roll out in the basic education sector on Sunday. The briefing follows the Council of Education Minister (CEM) meeting held recently to discuss a…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Ambassador Moosa “Mosie” Moolla, who passed away on Saturday night at the age of 88.Fondly remembered for his vibrancy, good humour and insight, President Ramaphosa said Mosie, as he was commonly known amongst his comrades, dedicated…

OR Tambo District Municipality Acting Executive Mayor, Thokozile Sokanyile, has sent her heartfelt condolences to the families of three people who lost their lives during torrential rains in the Eastern Cape.Sokanyile said the bodies of  53-year-old Fumanekile Mantshubaqa, 24-year-old Asenathi Mkawusi and 42-year old Mhlabunzima Sikhathele, were recovered on Friday…

South Africa is committed to cementing economic ties with Belgium, says Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Fikile Majola.Majola said one of the key focus areas in such efforts is the manufacturing of value added products. The Deputy Minister was speaking during a visit by Belgian King Phillippe at the…

Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairperson, Professor Somadoda Fikeni, has commended the interventions by Mpumalanga Health Department to deploy 19 more ambulances in the province in the beginning of the new financial year.Director of Primary Health Care in Nkangala District, Dr Cheryl Nelson made the announcement during PSC’s Citizens’ Forum held…

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu has set the wheels in motion towards establishing and sustaining collaborations with global partners with common interests, in an attempt to enhance measures to ensure water security.Mchunu, along with the department’s Director-General, Dr Sean Phillips signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Finland…