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NDP needs all sectors of society

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Pretoria – Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Jeff Radebe, says the National Development Plan (NDP) emphasises the need for a new model of cooperation between the various sectors of society.

Gauteng announces new department

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Pretoria - In an effort to improve service delivery, modernise the public service and stimulate the province’s knowledge-based economy, the Gauteng Provincial Government has established a new department.

Get your smart ID card from FNB, Standard Bank

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Johannesburg – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba today officially launched a pilot project which will see two major banks, First National Bank and Standard Bank, issuing smart ID cards.

Illicit cigarettes, drugs confiscated

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Pretoria - Over R1 million worth of illicit cigarettes, hidden in a trailer carrying a horse, were discovered at the Beitbridge border post in Limpopo this week, said the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

Opportunities for "ecopreneurs"

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Pretoria – There is a growing demand globally for renewable energy solutions, technologies and products and as a result, there is a rise in opportunities for environmental entrepreneurs or “ecopreneurs”.

Minister: Back to Basics strategy bearing fruit

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When Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Pravin Gordhan first introduced the Back to Basics Strategy in September last year, he made a careful observation.

Heritage Can Aid Economic Development in South Africa

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The past is all around us. As South Africans - we live against a rich backdrop formed by historic buildings, landscapes and other physical reminders of what has come before us. But the history that surrounds us is more than just a matter of material remains.

Building a better SA through books

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Public libraries have been at the heart of South Africa’s communities for many years. Much as our communities have evolved, so have our libraries.

Minister calls meeting with film industry

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Pretoria – Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has called for a meeting with film stakeholders to discuss challenges faced by filmmakers.

Govt proposes Marikana claims solution

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Pretoria - Government is exploring a swift alternative dispute resolution process which will see the victims of the Marikana tragedy being compensated, the President Zuma announced on Tuesday.

Free State is the safest province to live in

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Cape Town – The Free State has topped the list of safer provinces where contact crimes like murder, attempted murder and assault with intention to do grievous bodily harm, amongst others, have dropped.

Sabric commends drop in cash in transit crimes

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Pretoria - The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has commended the South African Police Services (SAPS) for the decrease in bank and cash in transit (CIT) related crimes.

Late registration of births process coming to an end

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Johannesburg – Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has called on officials to urge parents to register their new born babies within 30 days after birth because the late registration of births (LRB) process will be coming to an end soon.

Innovation needed for energy generation, investment

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Pretoria - Innovative ways for energy generation and investment are critically needed in order for South Africa to industrialise and create jobs, said Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.