History Made at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital
Earlier this month, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital performed Gauteng's first-ever MitraClip implant procedure.
State of the Art Canopy Sees Construction at Masjid an-Nabawi
In Masjid an-Nabawi, Madinah, a new and innovative canopy is being constructed on the rooftop.
Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Reveals 1.5 Million Jobs Created
On Wednesday this week, Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, revealed that 1.5 million jobs were created by the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) since its establishment in 2020.
Cape Town: Leak Repair Project Benefits Indigent Community
In Cape Town, since 2021, 1,688 registered indigent households benefited from the city’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s leak repair project.
Egypt and Jordan Reject US Proposal Relocating Palestinians
Amidst the proposal put forth by the United States for the relocation of Palestinian inhabitants to Egypt and Jordan, both governments have rejected the move.
ONA: New Digital ID System Proposed
During the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday this week, several topics such as housing and job creation, amongst many others, were discussed by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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Mpumalanga: New Recycling Pilot Projects Launched
In an effort to encourage the recycling of e-waste and to reduce the dumping of dangerous materials in landfills, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment together with the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Land and Environmental Affairs launched two e-waste pilot projects in Mpumalanga this week.
Minimum Wage to Increase by 4.2%
Nomakhosazana Meth, Employment and Labour Minister, recently announced a 4.2% increase of the national minimum wage rate, which will come into effect on March 1st. This will increase the minimum wage hourly pay from R27,58 to R28,79.
12.7% Eskom Tariff Hike Approved by Nersa
On Thursday this week, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) announced that Eskom’s 12.7% electricity increase for the 2025/26 financial year had been approved. The new tariffs will come into effect from the start of April 2025.
Western Cape: Massive Solar Project to Benefit Communities
In Riversdale, Western Cape, a multimillion-rand solar initiative is under construction that will create job opportunities as well as other economic prospects in the area.
Israel-Hamas: Third Hostage Release Takes Place in Occupied West Bank
On Thursday, the third hostage exchange between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas - under the ceasefire deal - took place.
SASSA Automatically Cancels Fraudulent Grant Payments
In Mpumalanga this week, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) stated that it would be automatically cancelling all fraudulent R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payouts.
Ninety Palestinian Detainees Released as Part of Ceasefire Deal
On Monday this week following the agreed ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, ninety Palestinian prisoners were released from Israeli prisons. Included were 69 women and 21 teenaged boys that were taken from the occupied West Bank as well as Jerusalem.
Ramaphosa: G20 to Foster “Fundamental Transformation”
On Tuesday; during an event leading up to the World Economic Forum; President Cyril Ramaphosa stressed that South Africa is undergoing a “fundamental transformation” through economic growth.
South Africa Welcomes Middle East Ceasefire Agreement
In a statement following the confirmation of a ceasefire agreement between Palestinian group Hamas and Israel - brokered by Qatar - the South African government has called for lasting peace after 15 months of war.
Class Of 2024 Achieves Historic Pass Rate
With a combined pass rate of 87.3%, the Matric Class of 2024 has achieved the highest pass rate in the history of the nation.