South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated his stance that land reform is pivotal to restoring the dignity of South Africans and the country at large.

The Reserve Bank has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.5% per annum, Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Thursday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says as the continent prepares to celebrate Africa Day on 25 May, it should look to its forebearers who championed African unity in their quest for the African Renaissance.

Cabinet has expressed condolences to the family and friends of the late veteran photographer and recipient of the National Order of Ikhamanga, Sam Nzima.

Cabinet has approved the amendment of the Criminal Procedure Act to allow the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to institute charges in sexual offence cases, even after 20 years of the crime having taken place.

Deputy President David Mabuza has welcomed the order of the Tshwane North Magistrate’s Court striking off the court roll the application for protection from harassment case brought against him by Jan Venter.

South African Airways (SAA), SA Express and Mango are to be merged, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday.

Cabinet has condemned and further reiterated its stance against the acts of violent aggression carried out by Israeli armed forces along the Gaza border, which led to the deaths of a large number of civilians.

The Hawks in the North West have confirmed that they conducted a search and seizure operation at the Department of Rural Environment and Agricultural Development, in Mahikeng, this morning.

Cabinet has urged all South African citizens to work together to prevent violence against women and children, support survivors of abuse and bring perpetrators to justice.

The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on the North West has been beefed up as more provincial departments in the province are placed under administration.

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan on Thursday announced several appointments to the boards of State-owned entities (SOCs) in his portfolio.

The insufficient care for and maintenance of mines and shafts contribute heavily to the massive decline in both production and employment, says Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has rejected allegations of corruption made in Parliament on Wednesday.

The Department for Women has committed to including boys in its ‘Take a girl child to work’ programme.