In a district that produces much of the world’s platinum yet continues to grapple with high unemployment, leaders gathered at the Bojanala Platinum District Economic Development Symposium with a shared message: economic growth must begin improving the lives of ordinary people. Addressing government officials, business leaders and community stakeholders, North West Premier Lazarus Mokgosi acknowledged the difficult reality facing many residents. Despite the province’s rich mineral resources and strong mining sector, thousands of young people remain unemployed while poverty and…

South Africa will, as part of its efforts to address illegal immigration — a matter of growing concern among many citizens — send envoys to several fellow African countries to outline the measures it is taking to manage the issue within its borders. In an address to the nation on Sunday evening from the Union Buildings in Pretoria, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a series of interventions aimed at addressing illegal immigration and strengthening border management. “As South Africa, we will…

The Gauteng Department of Health has announced that it will commence the phased rollout of the Lenacapavir drug at 133 health facilities across the province from Monday. Lenacapavir, which is administered via injection twice a year and offers welcome relief from daily pills or bi-monthly injections, was launched on Friday by President Cyril Ramaphosa to expand HIV prevention options and accelerate progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Gauteng, which includes some of the regions carrying…