South Africa

South Africa has welcomed the vote of confidence shown by Germany’s continued investment in the South African economy.

South Africa is experiencing a continuous decline in the total number of registered births, says Statistician General Pali Lehohla.

The South African Police Service management has asked all striking 10111 workers to return to work no later than Friday, 29 September, or face disciplinary steps.

Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo says she supports the call for strong and decisive leadership.

Crime levels in South Africa have been gradually declining, both in terms of the proportion of households and individuals that were victimised, the 2016/ 17 Victims of Crime Survey revealed.

Employment decreased by 34 000 quarter-on-quarter, from 9 651 000 in March 2017 to 9 617 000 in June 2017, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced on Thursday.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has warned taxpayers that not submitting a tax return is a criminal offence.

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane will soon announce an interim board to oversee Umgeni Water in the interests of sound corporate governance and stability at the utility.

South Africa has lost 946 323 working days due to strikes.

Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa has called on South Africans to take pride in their country and promote tourism.

Government has increased spending on programmes aimed at reducing poverty and improving social security for vulnerable citizens.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) will on Friday host a seminar on doing business with the World Bank on the African continent.

South African Airways (SAA) has announced network routes reductions to help the national carrier cut costs.

The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) will today launch the National Development Plan (NDP) Youth Brand Ambassador Programme for young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg.

Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi says the public must be served and treated with respect and dignity at government’s service delivery points.