South Africa

South Africa is keen to sign the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on Monday.

The Gauteng Department for Roads and Transport has advised motorists to use alternative routes and not to attempt to drive on the closed section of the R55 Quagga road.

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, has published the Gauteng Transport Authority Bill (2018) for public comments.

The tourism sector employed 686 596 persons in 2016, Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke said on Monday.

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has encouraged investors to invest in South Africa so that the country can reach the levels of growth required to meaningfully decrease the levels of unemployment and poverty.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet the first 100 young people to participate in the Youth Employment Service (YES) programme which he will launch on Tuesday.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers’ two-day meeting kicked off in Tshwane this morning with a call for increased focus on industrialisation.

The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has unveiled a digital certificate to help learners with foreign qualifications by reducing the time it takes to get the outcome of an evaluation.

South African business people have been urged to invest in Nigeria’s Free Trade Zone.

Four suspects, alleged to be involved in the fraudulent issuing of vehicle roadworthy certificates, will appear in the dock this morning on charges of fraud.

South Africa saved a total 410 MW of electricity during Earth Hour at the weekend, said Eskom on Monday.

Belarus is keen to advance its bilateral economic ties with South Africa and extend cooperation in the industrial and technological fields.

The Ekandustria Industrial Park is set to improve the lives of those living in the township of Ekangala once its revamp is complete.

The Northern Cape MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison Lebogang Motlhaping will this week join law enforcement operations in the province ahead of the Easter period to encourage responsible road usage by motorists.

The month of March is celebrated as the Human Rights Month in South Africa, a period designated to draw attention to the importance of promoting human rights of all citizens.