Public Relations

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), known as the hawks, has made at least 701 arrests with 284 accused people convicted and sentenced during the last quarter of 2022/2023.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has announced the election of Advocate Thembile Elphus Joyini to serve as a judge on the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).

In today's digital age, technology has transformed the way we communicate with each other. Gone are the days of the traditional communication flow of a sender and receiver – everyone has the potential to be a sender.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Wednesday said government has identified service delivery hotspots to improve universal access to basic services.

KZN Premier Nomusa Dube has described President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to grant former Bafana Bafana coach, Clive Barker, a Special Provincial Official Funeral, as a befitting honour.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday, 16 June 2023, lead the National Youth Day commemoration in Mangaung, Free State.

The Department of Employment and Labour has encouraged trade unions to communicate amendments concerning employment equity (EE) to workers on the ground.

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has called for speedy global policy coordination and joint action to create a coherent and harmonised approach towards social justice to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 targets.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged investors to continue investing in the country as more needs to be done to change the fortunes of the economy and create enough jobs to absorb new labour market entrants.

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is expected to host a jobs fair in an effort to address unemployment in the province.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says global leaders must address unequal access to labour markets and income inequality as a matter of priority.

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu has arrived in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt, to participate in the 13th General Assembly of the Governing Council of African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) to be held on 15 June 2023.

As South Africa joins the globe in commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has urged South Africans to defend the elderly against abuse, by protecting and upholding their rights.

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ronald Lamola, has hit back at suggestions that the South African government bungled the extradition request of the Gupta brothers.

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, described the passing of the Insurance (NHI) Bill in the National Assembly on Tuesday as a “historic” moment.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Geneva, Switzerland ahead of his participation at the World of Work Summit held in that country.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has welcomed the decision by Cabinet to adopt and approve the publication of the draft Public Service Commission Bill of 2023 for public comment.

Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, has successfully wrapped up a five-day official visit to the People’s Republic of China, ahead of the upcoming 15th BRICS Summit to be hosted in Johannesburg in August 2023.

Legal Services Ombud, Judge Siraj Desai, has called on legal practitioners and the media to show decorum in the courts and legal practice.