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Mpumalanga to train entrepreneurs

Pretoria – The Mpumalanga Provincial Government, led by Premier David Mabuza, together with the South African Breweries (SAB), is calling on young entrepreneurs to enrol in its programme to empower the youth with business skills.

SA eagerly awaits President’s speech

Cape Town – All eyes will be on President Jacob Zuma when he walks into the National Assembly to deliver the State of the Nation Address tonight.

Preparations underway for SONA 2016

Cape Town – Preparations were well underway around the Parliament precinct on Wednesday, ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA).

Road closures ahead of SONA

Pretoria – Motorists and pedestrians are advised of parking restrictions and temporary road closures ahead of the State of the Nation Address.

Submission date for fishing rights extended

Pretoria - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana has extend the submission deadline for the Fishing Rights Application Process (FRAP) 2015/16 applications to Friday, 26 February at 4pm.

Excitement mounts ahead of SONA

Pretoria – On the eve of the State of the Nation Address, excitement around the Parliamentary precinct - and the country - is mounting.

R15m fuel cell feasibility study launched

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has launched a R15 million feasibility study that will identify particular components that can be manufactured for fuel cell units.

Draft regulations boost SA’s ocean protection

Pretoria – Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has published draft notices and regulations in the Government Gazette to declare a network of 22 new proposed Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) as part of Operation Phakisa.

Road closures ahead of SONA

Pretoria – As Parliament makes the final preparations to host the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, a number of roads will be closed near its precinct.