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The South African Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina arrived in Mokhotlong in Lesotho where a comprehensive briefing session was held ahead of a three-site oversight visit to Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. The site visits included the Polihali Dam Wall, the Transfer Tunnel and the Senqu Bridge. The Minister was accompanied by the Lesotho Minister…
Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, alongside Deputy Minister of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Seiso Mohai as well as South Africa’s High Commissioner for Lesotho, Constance Sapasengwi will lead a South African delegation on an oversight visit to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II. The delegation will engage with Lesotho’s Minister of Natural Resources, Mr Mohlomi…
Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital (DGMAH) has taken a major leap in strengthening specialised healthcare services following the unveiling of advanced medical equipment by Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko. The upgrades include a new heart-lung machine, a revitalised angiography suite and a modern angiogram machine, all aimed at improving the hospital’s ability to diagnose and treat life-threatening …
Government is advancing its plans to establish the Office of the Engineer-General South Africa, an institutional step aimed at strengthening oversight and improving the quality of infrastructure delivery nationwide. Addressing the 15th Annual South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (SACQSP) International Research Conference in Cape Town, Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala echoed the sector’s…
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will increase water outflows at both the Vaal and Bloemhof Dams to 60 cubic metres per second (m³/s) from 12 pm today, in line with its flood management plan. This follows this morning’s high storage levels with the Vaal Dam at 102.78% and the Bloemhof Dam at 98.32%. Outflows at the Vaal Dam…
South Africa’s tourism heartbeat is stronger than ever. Between January and September 2025, the country rolled out its warm welcome to 7.6 million international visitors, an incredible increase of more than 1.1 million travellers compared to the same period last year. Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille says the numbers are proof that South Africa’s tourism engine is not just…
KwaZulu-Natal recently took centre stage on the global cultural calendar as the province hosted the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting at the Durban International Convention Centre. The opening session, held a few days ago, saw MEC for Arts and Culture, Mntomuhle Khawula, extend a warm welcome to international delegates, positioning KwaZulu-Natal as a gateway for cultural exchange, innovation and sustainable development.…
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela has called for calm and collective responsibility at the University of Fort Hare, following recent disruptions that have affected the institution’s operations. Speaking after tabling the Department of Higher Education and Training’s 2024/25 AnnualReport, the Minister described the situation as “deeply concerning” and urged all stakeholders to work together to restore…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged world leaders to build fairer global partnerships and reform international institutions to better serve developing nations. Speaking at the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, the President emphasized the need for cooperation that promotes equality, sustainability, and genuine empowerment across continents. Addressing an audience of global leaders from Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, Ramaphosa…
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, today presided over a sod-turning ceremony to officially mark the commencement of the Modderfontein Road (K155) Upgrade Project, between the R25 and Pretoria Road in Edenvale. The project forms part of the Department;s broader commitment to enhancing mobility, accessibility, and connectivity across the province. It entails the construction of new carriageways, the…