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South Africa is among the countries that received global awards from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for their efforts to achieve an important milestone towards malaria elimination.“This is the first time they have given the awards outside the countries that have achieved elimination,” the Department of Health’s statement read on Wednesday. Other countries, according to the … [Read more...] about WHO rewards SA for its malaria elimination efforts

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reiterated its commitment to root out fraud and corruption, which often stems from gross misconduct by officials who have no respect for good government principles and conduct. The department said that over the years, the impact of fraud and corruption has negatively affected the provision of consistent and reliable water … [Read more...] about DWS tightens hand on officials’ misconduct

As part of her meeting with South African officials, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, has announced a commitment between the U.S. Department of the Treasury and South Africa’s National Treasury to form a United States–South Africa Task Force on Combating the Financing of Wildlife Trafficking.In a statement, the US Department of Treasury said the Task Force will … [Read more...] about US, SA task team to combat financing of wildlife trafficking

Over one million enrolments are expected within the public university sector for the 2023 academic year.Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, said for the 2023 academic year, the public university sector is projected to provide 1 112 439 spaces, an additional 41 545 spaces from the previous year.  Nzimande said the increment in university … [Read more...] about Over one million enrolments expected in public universities

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has announced that he is setting up a Steering Committee to oversee and ensure a sustainable water and sanitation services management in North West province. Mchunu said that under the Steering Committee, to be chaired by him and North West Premier, Bushy Maape, a Technical Task Team will be ... See more … [Read more...] about Eskom calls on City of Tshwane to settle bill