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The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Chairperson, Nonhlanhla Ncube-Ndaba, says the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) can contribute to the fight against drug and alcohol abuse through its youth empowerment and development programmes.Ncube-Ndaba made the remarks during an oversight visit to the NYDA’s provincial offices in Mpumalanga, and … [Read more...] about NYDA called to expand its reach to rural areas

The Department of Health says it is concerned about the allegations contained in an article published in Business Day about the unfair awarding of a medical products tender.According to the Business Day article published on Wednesday, the department picked a cheaper supplier of vaccines - Cipla, over Biovac, which is partly owned by the South African government, to supply jabs … [Read more...] about Health dismisses vaccine tender awarding unfairness allegations

Cabinet has been briefed about the current state of the electricity system as well as progress on the Energy Action Plan.“The meeting discussed short and medium-term measures to ensure energy security, taking into account our immediate energy needs,” said Government acting spokesperson, Michael Currin, on Wednesday. Cabinet noted the presentation by Electricity Minister … [Read more...] about Cabinet briefed on the state of electricity

Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has expressed her deepest condolences to the family of community activist, Loyiso Nkohla, who was gunned down, while at a meeting with people who had built their shacks on Cape Town’s central railway line on Monday. In a statement on Tuesday, Kubayi said, over the past few months, the Depart... See more … [Read more...] about Umalusi clarifies procedure for replacement certificates

Government is determined to build a local steel sector that is strong, competitive and well positioned for the future, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.The President’s comments come following a meeting with business leaders in the steel and engineering industries earlier this week. In a statement following the meeting at the Union Buildings, the President said the steel sector is … [Read more...] about President engages steel sector leaders