South Africa

Social grants continue to alleviate poverty for most South African households, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Thursday.

South Africa is to host the BRICS ministers responsible for local government and disaster management, as well as mayors and other local government practitioners under the auspices of the BRICS Friendship Cities and Local Government Cooperation Urbanisation Forum.

Cabinet has welcomed the intervention made by Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan in the wage negotiations dispute between the Eskom management and labour.

The South African government says it regrets the withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations’ Human Rights Council.

South Africa will use its UN membership to advance the priorities of the AU Agenda 2063, which is a strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the continent over the next 50 years, says Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane.

The newly developed online renewal Case Management System (CSM) will see ease the process of liquor licence applications and renewals, said the National Liquor Authority on Wednesday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences following the passing of South Africa’s former Chief of State Protocol and Ambassador Billy Modise.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister Andries Nel says by December, all distressed municipalities will be receiving support from a dedicated team.

The BRICS Deputy Ministers on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have committed to the basic principle that international peace and security should be achieved and sustained solely in accordance with and in full respect of international law, including the UN Charter.

South Africa remains committed to fostering the peaceful use of the outer space environment, says Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe.

If South Africa is to achieve its economic growth targets in future, its manufacturing sector has to be modernised, says Trade and Industry Director General Lionel October.

Police are investigating the murder of ANC Member of Parliament Sibusiso Radebe who was shot dead in Roodepoort, Gauteng, on Wednesday.

A total of 122 criminal cases have been opened against home builders, who have contravened the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act 95 of 1998 (HCPMA).

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba says South Africa’s contribution to the protection of refugees is not merely borne out of gratitude for humankind’s efforts, but is borne out of humaneness and conviction in the ethos of human rights and freedoms.

The probability of load shedding is high this evening but it will only be implemented if absolutely necessary, Eskom said on Wednesday.