South Africa

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will today publish the Draft Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill in the Government Gazette, for public comment.

More than 300 people have benefitted from the upgrade of the Khotsong TB Hospital in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape.

Brand South Africa Chief Executive Officer Dr Kingsley Makhubela and his team have been congratulated by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications on the performance of the organisation in 2016/17.

At least 95% of the Durban Port area has now been declared safe for the navigation of vessels.

Public Works Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko says government’s infrastructure delivery programme is on track.

South African companies will embark on a mission to woo Russian investors with their products and services.

Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has extended the appointments of the three acting SABC executives as of today.

Government and non-governmental organisations are coming together to strengthen efforts to curb gender-based violence.

More than 9 000 direct jobs are set to be created in South Africa and Swaziland during the construction of the Swaziland Rail Link project.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu has declared the province a disaster area.

The Public Service Commission has proposed that the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) develop a policy framework that will guide departments in implementing arbitration awards and court orders.

President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Lusaka, Zambia, for a state visit that is aimed at deepening and strengthening political, economic and cultural relations.

Government is pulling out all the stops to establish an association of industrial parks that will deliver world class regional centres, says the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba is leading a senior National Treasury delegation to represent South Africa at the 2017 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group.

South Africa is making steady but significant progress towards making the small business sector a key player in the economy.