South Africa

Government’s industrialisation policy can be realised if bilateral relations between South Africa and Russia put beneficiation programmes at the forefront, says Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe.

Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Hlengiwe Mkhize says there needs to be a proper understanding of the qualifications and skills training required to meet the complex and evolving needs of society and the economy.

Government is urging the public to wear green on Wednesday in support of the announcement regarding which country will host the Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament.

The advisory role of the Presidential Fiscal Committee (PFC) does not interfere with the institutional arrangements of the budget cycle, says Minister of Communications Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane.

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has requested that those accused in the Eskom Parliamentary enquiry be given an opportunity to state their case.

Higher Education and Training Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize has welcomed the decision by President Jacob Zuma to release the Heher Fees Commission report to the public.

The recent approval of the 30-year Aetrotopolis master plan will bring much needed jobs for the Gauteng province.

Environmental Affairs Minister, Dr Edna Molewa, has arrived in Bonn, Germany, where she is leading the South African delegation to the 23rd United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP23).

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has congratulated Seitebatso Pearl Block on scooping the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.

The Water Infrastructure Investment Summit, which was planned to take place on 30 November, has been moved to 5 December.

The City of Cape Town has reprioritised R2 billion of its budget to fund seven additional water projects.

A man has been arrested by the South African Police Service for assaulting a Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says interested parties will get another opportunity to make inputs on the draft Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill.

Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa says despite reminders sent to patients' phones, more than 6 000 medication parcels are falling through the cracks as patients fail to collect them on time.

Eskom says it has noted media reports that relate to its liquidity challenges and financial sustainability.