October 28, 2024

Day: October 28, 2024

Death of six Soweto children linked to Terbufos

Organophosphate has been found to be the cause of death of six Soweto children who were said to have consumed snacks from a local spaza shop.

‘The organophosphate identified in this instance is called Terbufos,’ Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi …

SA prepares for UNFCCC COP29

As South Africa prepares to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP29), government has indicated that it will advocate for climate finance for developing nations, adaptation and international cooperation.

Addressing the national …

SA’s cruise season officially underway

The docking of the World Odyssey at the Port of Cape Town signifies the beginning of South Africa’s cruise season, which will see the docking and sailing of 268 passenger liners at the commercial seaports operated by Transnet National Ports Authority…

CoGTA, Treasury work together on disaster relief funding

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and National Treasury are working together to explore new funding mechanisms, as the country experiences more disaster events.

On Monday, CoGTA Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa ann…