Climate advisory for the 2022 winter season The majority of the country is currently reporting reasonable to good conditions in terms of crops, veld and livestock, although flooding has resulted in damages in some areas. Parts of the Northern Cape, Western Cape and the Sarah Baartman District of the Eastern Cape continue to experience dry conditions. The average level of major dams has increased in most provinces following the summer rains received.

Ministry of Justice confirms arrest of the Guptas The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services confirms that it has received information from law enforcement authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that fugitives of justice, namely, Rajesh and Atul Gupta have been arrested.Discussions between various law enforcement agencies in the UAE and South Africa on the way forward are ongoing.  The South African government will continue to co-operate with the EAU.  Enquiries:Mr Chrispin PhiriSpokespersonCell: 081 781 2261

DESTEA beefs up its communications machinery as it gears towards sustainable economic development

Refurbished Saldanha Bay Harbour development to bring great benefits to local economy and communities  Today marks a historic day as we bring the major refurbishment programme to the 13 Proclaimed Fishing Harbours in the Western Cape to the value of over half a billion Rand to culmination. Today, Deputy Minister Noxolo Kiviet and I visited the Saldanha Bay harbour to inspect the recently completed infrastructure upgrades. 

Food safety is everyone's business 7 June 2022 is World Food Safety Day. This year’s slogan, Food Safety is everyone’s business, focuses on a multi-sectoral approach to food safety. The Western Cape Department of Agriculture takes its food safety mandate very seriously. Our team of professionals in Veterinary Services regularly inspects and audits the 62 registered abattoirs in the province to ensure that only safe meat is produced and placed on the market.

501 RHT cases resolved, against all odds The North West province was recently hailed as one of the best performing provinces on the Housing Rental Tribunal Services. The accolade’ s by the National Department of Human Settlements accord during a two-day stakeholder consultation workshop on Rental Housing Tribunal in the province held in Rustenburg and Mahikeng. The purpose of this session was to empower the stakeholders on the processes and legislation of The Rental Housing Tribunal.

Hamilton Ndlovu and associated companies ordered to pay back R158 million Nineteen (19) personal protective equipment (PPE) tenders amounting to R172 million awarded by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) to Johannesburg businessman Hamilton Ndlovu and associated companies have been declared invalid and unlawful. On Tuesday 07 June 2022, the Special Tribunal set aside the contracts and ordered that Mr. Ndlovu and associated companies pay back R158 millions with interest.

More housing projects to be unblocked The North West Department of Human Settlements will after completing an audit of all blocked projects across the province, complete 247 as a plan to eradicate the challenge in the province for this financial year.

North West Legislature SCOPA to hold MFMA Public Hearing with Rustenburg Local Municipality over 2020/21 Audit Report The North West Provincial Legislature’ Standing Committee on Provincial Public Accounts will hold Municipal Finance Management Act public hearing with Rustenburg Local Municipality for the 2020/21 audit report.  The meeting is scheduled as follows: Date: Wednesday, 08 June 2022Time: 10h30 - 12h30Venue: Legislature Auditorium

North West Legislature SCOPA to hold MFMA Public hearing with Rustenburg Local Municipality over 2020/21 Audit Report The North West Provincial Legislature’ Standing Committee on Provincial Public Accounts will hold Municipal Finance Management Act public hearing with Rustenburg Local Municipality for the 2020/21 audit report.  The meeting is scheduled as follows: Date: Wednesday, 08 June 2022Time: 10h30 - 12h30Venue: Legislature Auditorium

Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, has warned that any college principal who does not promote work placement has no place in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college system.

South Africa today joined the rest of the global community to commemorate World Food Safety Day.

The Special Tribunal has ordered businessman Hamilton Ndlovu and his companies to pay back at least R158 million in monies gained from unlawful and irregular personal protective equipment (PPE) tenders.

South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 1.9% in the first quarter of 2022.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has condemned the murder of a 49-year-old police officer while on duty last week in Cape Town.

A South African Police Service (SAPS) Captain has been jailed for bribery.

eThekwini Municipality Deputy Mayor, Philani Mavundla, says the city is in discussions with Human Settlements MEC, Jomo Sibiya, to find a lasting solution to the challenges faced by displaced flood victims.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has unveiled a multimillion rand project which will lead to the upgrade and rehabilitation of strategic roads damaged by the recent floods.

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has called for calm and vigilance after four cases of measles were detected in Gauteng.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille will today visit the recently upgraded Saldanha Habour.