South Africa

Deputy President David Mabuza has acknowledged that illegal mining is a major challenge in South Africa.

Deputy President David Mabuza has assured Parliamentarians that there are no plans to privatise the national power utility, Eskom.

South Africa has seen a large increase in the number of people employed in agriculture during the first quarter of 2022.

With an investment of R23.5 billion, government was able to cushion the unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period where the majority of people were without any economic activity, says Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the country’s economy faces an urgent need to rebuild infrastructure, finance the just energy transition, and improve growth prospects.

Mineral Resource and Energy Deputy Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, says energy security is critical for economic reconstruction and recovery, particularly for a developing economy.

Public Service and Administration Deputy Minister Dr Chana Pilane-Majake will on Friday host an Indaba to unveil the revised Batho Pele Revitalisation Strategy as part of activities for the Integrated Public Service Month.

The Department of Employment and Labour in Limpopo has cautioned work seekers to refrain from sending acquaintances to submit job applications on their behalf.

A total of 24 police officers have been arrested in the Western Cape for breaking the law in the past six months.

EThekwini Municipality says the upgrade of the M7 Solomon Mahlangu Drive is progressing well, with Phase 1 of construction underway.

Police Minister Bheki Cele has decried the harrowing levels of crime plaguing the Western Cape.

Deputy President David Mabuza will this afternoon respond to questions for oral reply in the National Assembly.

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has reiterated its commitment to pay municipalities, which provide services to government buildings, on time.

Government will later this month host the Local Government Summit in an effort to strengthen capacity for an ethical and developmental state.

The Department of Public Enterprises says it has noted with great disappointment the final liquidation order granted by the South Gauteng High Court, placing SA Express in final liquidation on Wednesday.