South Africa

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has called for the Mediosa contract to be scrapped, adding that it is a service that is not needed in South Africa.

While the recovery from the global financial crisis is on track, the end of high global liquidity will impact on capital flows, creating challenges for central banks at a time when their political independence is being questioned, says Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago.

Science and Technology Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has urged companies to seize the opportunity presented by the Research and Development (R&D) tax incentive programme.

The Deputy Minister for Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, says he is pleased that workers at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) will return to work after a protracted strike.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is on course to achieving one of its key goals to manage and pay social grants without the use of a third party contractor.

Former ANC National Communication Manager, Khusela Diko, has been appointed as the spokesperson for President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies has welcomed Whirlpool South Africa’s R100 million investment that is expected to create 100 jobs.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) is leading a delegation of companies on an Outward Selling and Investment Mission (OSIM) to Canada, which gets underway today.

Cape Town Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson says the city’s interventions, along with the water savings efforts of residents, have seen the consumption drop to just over 500 million litres a day (MLD) this year.

As the nation celebrates the 100th anniversary of President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and Nontsikelelo Albertina Sisulu, South Africans should use the occasion to unite and build the country, says Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa.

Senior public servants in Gauteng have all signed a pledge recommitting to serve the public with dignity and high standards of accountability.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will work on finalising measures to prevent loan sharks from preying on social grant beneficiaries.

Suspended Group Executive for Information Technology, Sean Maritz, has resigned from Eskom with immediate effect.

The Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority which is one of the new architecture for the regulation of the financial sector will come into effect on 1 April, said the Reserve Bank.

Former Springbok captain Rassie Erasmus has been appointed as the new coach of the Springboks until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, SA Rugby confirmed on Thursday.