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Water and Sanitation on Gauteng water levels
South African Government
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February 12, 2025
The Department of Water and Sanitation’s latest weekly report on the state of reservoirs in the country has revealed that water storage levels of reservoirs in Gauteng have slightly reduced and are currently sitting at 90.5% compared to 91.0%...
South Africa hosts G20 Employment Working Group meeting, 18 to 21 Feb
South African Government
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February 10, 2025
South Africa will host G20 Employment Working Group (EWG) meetings focusing on labour and employment issues, including technical sessions and a ministerial meeting. The meetings, convening under the theme: “Living and Working in an Unequal World:...
Peace in the DRC requires leadership and collective will
South African Government
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February 3, 2025
Dear Fellow South African, In the last two weeks, 14 of our soldiers have been killed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after coming under attack. They were killed in violation of a ceasefire agreement between the DRC and...
Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts opens 7th Global Forum of Cities for Circular Econom Workshop, 28 Jan
South African Government
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January 27, 2025
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms. Bernice Swarts, will officially open the 7th Global Forum of Cities for Circular Economy (GFCCE) workshop at the Protea Hotel Balalaika Sandton, Johannesburg tomorrow (28 January...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Annual NEDLAC Organised Labour School
South African Government
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January 22, 2025
Programme Director, COSATU President Zingiswa Losi; Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth; Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau; President of the Federation of Union of South Africa (FEDUSA), Godfrey Selamatsela;...
Police launch manhunt for Stilfontein kingpin
South African Government
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January 20, 2025
Stilfontein, 20 January 2025; The Acting Provincial Commissioner of North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng has ordered maximum resources to be mobilised in finding an alleged kingpin who resurfaced from shaft 11 in Stilfontein last week. Major...
Deputy Minister Narend Singh calls on Southern African countries to collaborate to strengthen environmental action
South African Government
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January 20, 2025
The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr. Narend Singh has today – 20 January 2025 - opened the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Expanded Constituency Workshop in Johannesburg, Gauteng, highlighting the critical need for...
Chief Executive Officer Dr Mafu Rakometsi: Pronouncement of 2024 end of year national examination results
South African Government
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January 14, 2025
I would like to acknowledge the presence of: Professor Yunus Ballim: Chairperson of Umalusi Council Officials from Assessment Bodies: Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) – Ms Thembisa Futshane – DDG for CET Colleges Department of...
Deputy Minister David Mahlobo lauds contribution from various countries to South Africa’s democracy and water and sanitation sector
South African Government
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December 10, 2024
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo has acknowledged partnerships with the international communities with regards to their contribution in the South African water sector, which guaranteed a sustainable and equitable supply of water...
Water and Sanitation on measures to release water from Sterkfontein Dam to replenish Vaal Dam
South African Government
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December 3, 2024
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has put measures in place for the release of water from the Sterkfontein Dam into the Vaal Dam to augment its levels when it reaches 18% in volume. The standard operating rule for releases of water from...
President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts President Steinmeier of Germany for working visit, 13 Dec
South African Government
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December 13, 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 13 December 2024, host President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of the Federal Republic of Germany, at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the President’s official residence in Pretoria. The visit will serve to highlight the 30th...
President Cyril Ramaphosa receives courtesy call from UN Secretary-General, His Excellency António Guterres, 12 Dec
South African Government
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December 12, 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon, 11 December 2024, receive the United Nations Secretary-General, His Excellency António Guterres at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the President’s official residence in Pretoria. The UN Secretary-General’s courtesy...
President Cyril Ramaphosa receives UNSG Guterres for a courtesy call, 11 Dec
South African Government
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December 11, 2024
President Cyril Ramaphosa will this afternoon, 11 December 2024, receive the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG), His Excellency António Guterres at Mahlamba Ndlopfu, the President’s official residence in Pretoria. The UN Secretary-General’s...
DDG Zhang underscores success of three key WTO technical assistance programmes in 2024
World Trade Organization
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December 5, 2024
DDG Zhang commended the participants for their dedication and active engagement throughout the 10-month programmes. He said: "Your perspectives and experiences have enriched the WTO Secretariat’s work. I am confident that, like past alumni, you...
Research reveals legal loopholes and victim-blaming enable sexual violence to go unpunished in Africa
EIN Presswire
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November 28, 2024
Equality Now's new report reveals how flawed laws, weak implementation, and victim-blaming are preventing rape survivors from accessing justice in Africa. NAIROBI, KENYA, November 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Across Africa, rape is one of the...
Water and Sanitation, Gauteng Office of the Premier, City of Johannesburg and Rand Water on water challenges in Johannesburg
South African Government
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November 12, 2024
Joint statement by the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, Gauteng Office of the Premier, City of Johannesburg and Rand Water on water challenges in Johannesburg Residents of Johannesburg have been experiencing increasingly frequent interruptions to...
Joint statement by Ministry of Water and Sanitation, Gauteng Office of the Premier, City of Johannesburg and Rand Water on water challenges in Johannesburg
South African Government
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November 11, 2024
Joint statement by the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, Gauteng Office of the Premier, City of Johannesburg and Rand Water on water challenges in Johannesburg Residents of Johannesburg have been experiencing increasingly frequent interruptions to...
Water and Sanitation on water security in South Africa in Parliament
South African Government
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November 13, 2024
Honourable Speaker Honourable Members of the National Assembly Fellow South Africans Right to water Section 27 of the Constitution guarantees the right to water and calls for government to take reasonable legislative and other measures within its...
Water and Sanitation statement to National Assembly on water security in South Africa
South African Government
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November 12, 2024
Statement to the National Assembly on water security in South Africa, 12 November 2024 Honourable Speaker Honourable Members of the National Assembly Fellow South Africans Right to water Section 27 of the Constitution guarantees the right to water...
Minister Sihle Zikalala: Debate on infrastructure development in local government
South African Government
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November 13, 2024
Address by the Deputy Minister of Public Works And Infrastructure Hon. Sihle Zikalala (MP) during the debate on infrastructure development in local government as the only path to viable municipalities, 12 November 2024 Honourable Chairperson and...