The Eastern Cape Department of Health, in partnership with the National Department of Health and other stakeholders, is commemorating World Breastfeeding Week with renewed calls to strengthen breastfeeding support and improve infant nutrition.
To mark the week, the National Department of Health, together
South Africa has reached 441 consecutive days without load shedding, as Eskom reports continued improvements in generation performance, reduced reliance on diesel and lower levels of unplanned outages.
According to Eskom, the country has been without
By Michael Currin
South Africa's democracy was forged through the courage, sacrifice and unwavering determination of those who believed in the ideals of freedom, equality and human dignity. The road to freedom was neither easy nor without immense pain. It demanded
The Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong will on Wednesday lead a delegation from the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) during an engagement with the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Executive Council.
The engagement will focus on the coordination of
The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has begun rolling out the Milestones of Freedom campaign to provinces, following its national launch by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 18 June 2026.
The campaign seeks to promote social cohesion,
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has reaffirmed government’s commitment to advancing gender equality and honouring women’s legacies at the inaugural Portraits of Power exhibition, which pays tribute to Charlotte Mannya Maxeke’s enduring contribution to women’s leadership and social justice.
“In South Africa, we remain firmly committed to
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber, on Monday launched a new online service that makes it easier for South Africans to find their nearest participating bank branch to apply for a Smart ID Card.
Available at myhomeaffairsonline.dha.gov.za, the
Police Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo says gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) cannot and must not be allowed to persist.
“Gender-based violence and femicide remain rampant issues that continue to plague our communities creating an environment of fear and insecurity,” Boshielo said.
Speaking in Ivory Park in Tembisa during a GBVF
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the new King Nyabela Hospital – fulfilling government’s commitment to universal health coverage for all.
With some 87% of people completely reliant on public healthcare in Mpumalanga, the 220-bed hospital goes a long way in serving the 240 000
In the interests of sport governance and healthy public education, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has issued this reminder of how government funding of both local and international sporting events operates.
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, today launched a new online service that makes it easier than ever for South Africans to find their nearest participating bank branch to apply for a Smart ID Card during the Home Affairs Digital Partnership media event with FNB at Canal Walk in Cape Town.
Available at myhomeaffairsonline.dha.gov.za, the new platform enables citizens to instantly
As the country commemorates Women's Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched its campaign, which celebrates the dedication, resilience and professionalism of female officers who stand at the forefront of protecting women, children and other vulnerable groups while helping to build safer communities.
As part of the campaign, the SAPS highlighted the work of 45-
President Cyril Ramaphosa is pleased with the recovery of Deputy President Paul Mashatile following a minor surgical procedure.
The President visited the Deputy President this afternoon and was assured that his Deputy will soon be back at work.
Public Works & Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has secured an agreement preventing Cederberg Local Municipality from charging local fishermen and SMMEs rental, fees or other charges for using the Elands Bay slipway and related harbour facilities.
Under the agreement, the municipality will assume responsibility for managing, securing
Eskom has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s green light on Phase I work of the Presidency’s Eskom Restructuring Task Team (ERTT), which sets out the framework for establishing a fully independent state-owned Transmission System Operator (TSO).
“Eskom welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's
A regulated route for community-held assets to reach formal capital markets, with a financial literacy programme built in
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, August 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AfriVest, LLC and the Traditional Leaders of Southern Africa (TLSA) have signed a Master Tokenization Partnership Agreement, executed on 30 July 2026. The agreement sets the framework under
ROJAN marks the next phase of its expansion in South Africa.
ROJAN expands operations in South Africa through strategic investment, digital development, partnerships, and manufacturing initiatives.
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, August 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Company Plans to Expand Local Operations, Support Employment Opportunities, and Advance Localized Manufacturing Development
ROJAN FRAGRANCE TRADING (PTY)
On 3 August 2026, Universities South Africa (USAf) officially launched the Position Paper titled, Developing an Approach to Internationalisation in South African Universities: Employment Equity and the Appointment of International Staff, authored by Professor Crain Soudien.
The launch webinar was well attended by representatives from across the higher education
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) welcomed a Department of Basic Education (DBE)-led delegation from Uganda to the Faculty of Education’s Funda UJabule Teaching School on Thursday, 30 July 2026, as part of a week-long benchmarking programme aimed at strengthening curriculum development, teacher education and educational transformation in Uganda.
The visit formed part of a broader programme held from 27 to 31 July 2026, during which
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has urged all eligible South Africans to register and verify their voter registration details before the proclamation of the 2026 Local Government Elections date on Friday, 7 August 2026.
In terms of Section 159 of the Constitution, read
Like a hot knife through butter, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Women’s Football Team sliced through the opening two games of the 2026 Varsity Football tournament in sensational style. Playing at the University of Pretoria (UP-Tuks) Stadium, the Orange Army showcased a masterclass in tactical discipline and attacking flair to collect back-to-back victories over their Tshwane rivals.
In Round 1 on Saturday, 1 August, UJ kicked off their campaign with a tough but
Wits and Zhejiang University students find synergy through interdisciplinary exchange.
Wits University recently hosted a delegation of postgraduate students from Zhejiang University (ZJU), China, for an academic exchange programme on the theme of Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work: AI Across Disciplines.
The exchange brought together eight postgraduate students from Zhejiang University and 14
Leading South African water brand joins the NSA family as Official Water Partner, backing the growth and development of netball across the country.
Netball South Africa (NSA) is proud to announce a new commercial partnership with aQuellé, one of South Africa’s leading water brands. The partnership sees aQuellé come on board as Official Water and Sports drink Partner of Netball South Africa, aligning the brand with a sport that continues to inspire millions of South Africans – particularly women and girls across the country.
The partnership formalises a shared commitment to hydration, performance, and the
Excellent science should not only generate new discoveries but ensure that trial participants who make these discoveries possible share in the benefits.
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Researchers developed and evaluated the feedback initiative, returning gut microbiome results from a landmark microbiome study to 778 women involved in South Africa and Kenya.
The results came from the AWI-Gen 2 study published in Nature, which was the largest
By William Baloyi
For generations, spaza shops have been an integral part of South Africa’s township and rural communities, reflecting the resilience, entrepreneurial spirit and determination of ordinary people to create economic opportunities despite challenging circumstances.
During apartheid, restrictive spatial planning, economic
Opinion piece by Professor Andrew Phiri and Dr David de Villiers, economists in the
The Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Babalwa Lobishe has reaffirmed the metro's unwavering commitment to secure a proposed R2 billion investment by Sailun Group to establish a tyre manufacturing and recycling facility at the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
The proposed investment is expected to strengthen
The CoRECT Cancer Study begins a long-term effort to understand colorectal cancer, including why it affects increasingly younger people.
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Based at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Institute (DGMI), the CoRECT study has already marked major milestones including the first recruitment of patients and a colorectal resection.
“There are still major gaps in what is known about colorectal cancer in South African
Women who try to access treatment for addiction often face multiple, intersecting barriers – from stigma and fear of being judged as bad, irresponsible or morally flawed mothers to high transport costs, as well as a lack of money, childcare, and adequate housing. And to make matters worse, current services are not always effective, safe or relevant for them.
This is according to Dr Danyschka Jacobs of the at Stellenbosch
