The Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, has slammed the DA’s unfounded assertions that seek to mislead the South African public, score cheap political points and undermine the work of stabilising state-owned enterprises. DA Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises, Ghaleb Cachalia, said the department, under Gordhan, was exposed as a “crisis-ridden … [Read more...] about Gordhan corrects ‘false’ assertions about Public Enterprises work
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United Nations chief calls for bolstered efforts to end violence in Great Lakes region
Download logoAt a time when more than 100 armed groups are plaguing communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with grave human rights violations and sexual violence, the UN chief said on Saturday that swift, bolstered efforts must end the chronic cycle of conflict in the natural resources-rich Great Lakes region of Africa. “It is time to end the … [Read more...] about United Nations chief calls for bolstered efforts to end violence in Great Lakes region
COVID-19 global health emergency over, but pandemic not over – Health
The Department of Health says it has noted an announcement by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that COVID-19 no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern.“However, it is important to clarify that this doesn’t mean the pandemic is over,” the department said on Saturday. “The fact of the matter is, the pandemic remains an important cause of … [Read more...] about COVID-19 global health emergency over, but pandemic not over – Health
President Ramaphosa mourns Dutch anti-apartheid activist Klaas de Jonge
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Dutch anti-apartheid activist and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) fighter, Klaas de Jonge.De Jonge passed away on Friday, 5 May 2023, at the age of 85 following an extended illness. “President Ramaphosa extends his condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Klaas de Jonge who, under Dutch law, exercised … [Read more...] about President Ramaphosa mourns Dutch anti-apartheid activist Klaas de Jonge
President Ramaphosa deploys 800 SANDF members to protect Eskom power stations
Even with limited resources, Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla, believes that many public health facilities could perform better if it were not for inefficiency, poor management, neglect of duty due to poor supervision and outright corruption. The Minister acknowledged that the public health system faces several challenges, including a hig... See more … [Read more...] about President Ramaphosa deploys 800 SANDF members to protect Eskom power stations
