South Africa

Cabinet has expressed a sincere apology to beneficiaries of social grants affected by the delays in the current social grant payment cycle.

The commitment by Old Mutual to create a R500 million Fund to promote the development of the local economy will boost the country’s efforts to build an inclusive economy.

Cabinet has appointed a team of Ministers to engage with traditional leaders on their concerns on land expropriation.

As we approach Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July 2018, Cabinet has called on all South Africans to dedicate 67 minutes of their time on the day to contribute to making a change for the needy.

Cabinet says the agreement on a permanent ceasefire between South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit and Riek Machar, and the signing of the Khartoum Declaration raises hope of a deal to end their country’s devastating war.

Ghana's President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has received a warm welcome, complete with a 21-gun salute, on a chilly Thursday morning at the Union Buildings.

Parliament has called on government and stakeholders to improve their coordination in dealing with the incidence of sexual assault.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed commitment to strengthen governance and political management while also urging public servants to have a work ethic of the highest order.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Zweli Mkhize has extended his deepest condolences to the amaMpondo Royal Family on the passing of Nombulelo Tshabalala.

The Reserve Bank has secured a guarantee for retail deposits of up to R100 000 per depositor, for VBS Mutual Bank retail depositors.

Eskom has dismissed media reports that it plans to restructure or extend its debt.

South Africa’s International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says the recent deadly bomb attack in Zimbabwe is reflective of serious challenges the SADC region faces.

Industry Ministers from BRICS countries on Wednesday signed a declaration on the implementation of the Digital Industrial Revolution (DIR).

Communications Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana has called on radio broadcasters to deal with the issue of fake news.

The Reserve Bank will next week put into circulation banknotes to mark Nelson Mandela’s centenary.