South Africa

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) Press Room will now be called the “Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre” in honour of the late veteran government communicator.

Government has lobbied South Africans at large, particularly the private sector, to become more involved in efforts to propel South Africa’s development goals and to realise the vision of radical economic transformation.

The North West Department for Tourism has entered into an agreement with the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) to grade establishments at a cost to the department.

About 3 000 jobs have been saved in the mining sector following Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane’s approval of Lonmin’s application to acquire Anglo Platinum’s 42.5% stake in Pandora, a joint venture between Lonmin and Anglo Platinum.

Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says all government housing subsidies are reserved for qualifying South Africans only.

Government continues with its efforts to ensure that students from disadvantaged backgrounds have access to Post-School Education and Training (PSET).

This past Sunday we woke up to the sad news of the untimely death Ronnie Mamoepa, an outstanding human being and a consummate public servant. Mamoepa passed away after having suffered a stroke a month ago.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has concluded a successful Trade and Investment Mission to Zambia.

Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has welcomed the arrest of an alleged rhino horn smuggler at the OR Tambo International Airport.

The police’s Operation Vala Madi is making headway in preventing cross-border crimes in Limpopo, with two smuggling suspects recently arrested.

The South African National Parks (SANParks) management confirmed that a number of employees, who are members of the Health and Other Service Personnel Trade Union of South Africa (HOSPERSA), have abandoned their work stations in different divisions in the Parks.

While the South African economy is facing challenges, capex spending by public sector institutions has been growing steadily, Statistician General Pali Lehohla said on Wednesday.

The Department of Water and Sanitation has reported a slight decrease in South Africa’s dam levels, which show a drop of 1% week-on-week.

The community of Moletjie in Polokwane, Limpopo, will on Friday have an opportunity to interact with Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister, Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba.

Acting on intelligence, police have arrested a woman and seized a bag containing rhino horns at the O R Tambo International Airport on Wednesday.