South Africa

Deputy President David Mabuza says government will soon send aid to South Sudan as the country gets set to rebuild as part of the transitional peace talks.

Government is set to launch a ground-breaking initiative that seeks to mobilize all South Africans to become more environmentally conscious.

Deputy President David Mabuza says government is implementing programmes in a way that ensures that the country is prepared and does not lag behind in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

From 1 April, job experience will no longer be a pre-requisite for those applying for entry-level jobs in the public service.

The Film and Publication Board (FPB) has urged parents to be vigilant and closely monitor their children’s online activities, especially games downloaded on various App stores or from other online sources.

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has expressed dissatisfaction with some reasons provided by the department for the delays in the implementation of projects.

Parliament has begun preparations for the 2019 General Elections and the establishment of the Sixth Parliament following the proclamation of the election date by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Premiers on Tuesday.

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has expressed readiness to take over services in the 26 kitchens being serviced by African Global Operations (AGO), previously known as Bosasa.

The threat by some UN member states to use force on the territorial integrity and political independence of Venezuela is inconsistent with the mission of maintaining international peace and security among nations, South Africa has argued.

Ninety-three technical graduates have been deployed to provide much needed support to some of the country’s most distressed municipalities.

The Department of Environmental Affairs is currently engaging industry and consumer bodies on proposals to phase out or completely ban plastic products like straws and microbeads.

Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has announced a R3.5 billion stimulus and recovery plan with measures that will ensure that government gives priority to the areas of economic activity that will have the greatest impact on youth, women and small businesses.

All labour brokers have to register themselves with the Department of Labour before getting into the business of placing work seekers in the job market.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed government to joining the disability sector of South Africa on a journey towards the full empowerment of people with disabilities.

National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, has condemned the brutal vigilante attack and subsequent killing of a Limpopo man over the past weekend.