South Africa

Pretoria - Two years into its launch, Operation Phakisa Oceans Economy is making inroads and growing the aquaculture sector.

Cape Town – The Unemployment Insurance Fund and the Compensation Fund’s investments are playing a meaningful role as catalysts for economic activity, Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant said on Wednesday.

Cape Town – Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi says recently amended National Treasury regulations are helping government to flag civil servants who are doing business with the State.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Provincial Government will over the next three years invest more than R44 billion in infrastructure development, while provincial municipalities spend R94 billion over the next five years.

Pretoria - Unit 2 of the Koeberg nuclear power station has resumed sending power to the national electricity grid.

Pretoria - South Africans across the country today join the continent in commemorating Africa Day.

Pretoria – Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, has called on men and interfaith organisations to take a stand and be counted in the fight against violence targeting women and children.

Cape Town – Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo says all sectors of society, especially the fourth estate, need to be vigilant to effectively deal with the emergence of fake news.

Pretoria - Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister Siyabonga Cwele says the South African Post Office (SAPO) is ready to use Postbank to help the South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) to take over the payment of social grants, as directed by the Constitutional Court.

Pretoria – Government is forging ahead with its plans to connect 22 million South Africans to the internet by 2020.

Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor will on Thursday celebrate Africa Day in Pretoria with the launch of a book titled ‘Science in Africa’.

Pretoria - Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has vowed to disarm South Africa by 2063.

Pretoria – The Department of Health says it is keeping close watch in Limpopo and Mpumalanga following the malaria outbreak in those provinces.

Pretoria - Animal farmers are among the worst affected by the current drought, says the Western Cape Provincial Government.

Pretoria – The South African Department of Health says it is on high alert following the reported outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).