South Africa

Eskom says while the probability of load shedding today is low, it could still implement it if the demand for electricity increases in the evening.

Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Lebogang Maile will today launch Bear Grip, a company that supplies high quality, durable and reliable pulley lagging to the mining and conveyor belting industries.

Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Bulelani Magwanishe is this week leading a delegation to the United Nations Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNISPACE+50), which gets underway today.

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has extended the appointment of Mark Kingon as acting Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has urged youth to take up the opportunities available to them to turn the tide on youth unemployment.

Allegations of corruption, the double-granting of licences and the backlogs in the issuing of licences are just some other issues faced at the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR).

Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says rules in the draft Mining Charter must not be just about ticking boxes for mining companies but they must work towards improving the lives of workers and communities

Former South African Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke is set to lead the mediation team of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Facilitation in the Kingdom of Lesotho.

Power utility Eskom and labour unions have agreed to go back to the negotiation table to bring an end to protest action, which has disrupted the supply of electricity.

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says in honour of the late Queen Mother of Amapondo Asenyandeni, traditional leaders and other stakeholders must unite and use their land efficiently for agricultural purposes.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on companies to go out of their way to employ young graduates as a way of growing the economy.

In the eternal words of Solomon Mahlangu, who said his blood would nurture the tree of the fruits of freedom, the current generation of youth have been urged to channel their energies into building a prosperous South Africa.

The streets of Soweto are alive with the spirit of thanksgiving, as thousands of people have joined the Thuma Mina walk to pay tribute to the youth of 1976.

Land, human capabilities and gender relations are some of the issues highlighted by President Cyril Ramaphosa as the key to unlocking inclusive growth.

Government has noted Fitch’s decision to affirm South Africa’s long term foreign and local currency credit ratings at ‘BB+’, and maintain a stable outlook.