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University of Mpumalanga a beacon of hope

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Nelspruit – The University of Mpumalanga will become an instrument of progress and a beacon of hope, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is also the first Chancellor of the university.

President Zuma "unreservedly" welcomes ConCourt ruling

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Friday evening, in a televised address to the nation, said he “unreservedly” welcomes the Constitutional Court's judgment that he pay back some of the money spent on the non-security upgrades to his private Nkandla residence, in line with the remedial action contained in the Public Protector’s report.

Treasury to set up Nkandla team

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Pretoria - National Treasury is to set up a team as part of efforts to execute the Constitutional Court judgment stating that it should determine a percentage of the costs that President Jacob Zuma should pay for the Nkandla security upgrades.

Imbizo Focus Week to move SA forward

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Pretoria – Local residents living outside of Lephalale, in Limpopo, will get a chance to interact with acting Communications Minister, Mosebenzi Zwane, during the national Imbizo Focus Week, at Ga-Seleka, on Monday.

Eskom welcomes court decision on 9.4% tariff increase

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Pretoria - Eskom has welcomed a high court decision to dismiss the urgent application of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) to stop Eskom from implementing the approved tariff increase of 9.4% on 1 April 2016.

SAA domestic flights to close earlier

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Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) has reminded customers that domestic flights from OR Tambo International Airport will close earlier from 1 April 2016.

No decision on legalising rhino horn trading

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Pretoria- Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has clarified that the South African government has not taken a decision to legalise the trade in rhino horn, says the department of Environmental Affairs.

SA's first prototype hydrogen fuel cell forklift unveiled

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Pretoria – Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor on Thursday unveiled South Africa's first prototype hydrogen fuel cell forklift and a refuelling station at Impala Refining Services in Springs, near Johannesburg.

Parliament reacts to ConCourt judgment

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Pretoria – Parliament says it respects the ruling handed down by the Constitutional Court in the matter brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters and Democratic Alliance relating to the findings by the Public Protector on President Jacob Zuma’s homestead, Nkandla.

SA, Botswana vow to grow ties

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Pretoria - South Africa and Botswana are geared to boost bilateral trade and investment, despite the strained global economic conditions.

President respects ConCourt judgment, says government

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has noted and respects the judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court and its findings relating to the Public Protector Report on Nkandla, the President’s homestead.