SOUTH AFRICA IS READY TO HOST THE SECOND G20 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUP TECHNICAL MEETING, SAYS MINISTER GEORGE

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has announced the Department’s readiness to host the second of three G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) technical meetings from 14 – 18 July 2025, at Kruger National Park, Skukuza, Mpumalanga. “This technical meeting is our first in-person meeting and will ensure…

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AHF – A GLOBAL FORCE IN CARE, ADVOCACY AND EMPOWERMENT

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the world’s largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare provider, delivering medical care and advocacy across 47 countries (14 of which are in Africa). Since its founding in 1987, AHF has combined clinical services with bold policy advocacy to reach communities that are often underserved or forgotten. With operations spanning Africa, Asia,…

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MANDELA DAY 2025-UNITING TO COMBAT POVERTY AND INEQUALITY

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is excited to announce the launch of Mandela Day 2025, a call to action under the theme: “It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity.” As we celebrate Nelson Mandela’s birthday on July 18, 2025, a day that the United Nations declared Nelson Mandela International Day, we are rallying individuals, organisations, and…

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ESKOM REINTEGRATES MEDUPI UNIT 4 INTO THE GRID EIGHT MONTHS AHEAD OF ITS ORIGINAL SCHEDULE, ADDING 800MW AS PART OF ITS STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE TO DELIVER 2 500MW OF GENERATION CAPACITY

Eskom is pleased to announce that Unit 4 of the Medupi Power Station was successfully returned to service recently, adding 800MW to the national grid. This milestone strengthens South Africa’s energy security and enhances the stability of electricity supply. The unit’s return follows extensive repairs, completed eight months ahead of the original schedule, made possible…

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HeadlinesNews SA MEN CALLED TO LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST GBV As part of Fatherhood Month celebrations, the Gauteng Department of Social Development, in partnership with the Men’s Forum, hosted a powerful engagement session with men at the Southern Corridor regional office last week Friday, 27 June 2025. The purpose of the session was to raise…

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MUNICIPALITY REVIEWS SANDTON’S TRANSPORT MASTER PLAN TO EASE CONGESTION

Elias Nkabinde As Sandton remains the City of Johannesburg’s key economic hub, the municipality is acting to support its growth with sustainable, efficient, and inclusive transport solutions to meet rising development and travel demands. The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), on behalf of the City’s Transport Department, has initiated a comprehensive review and update of the…

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