South Africa

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, and Gauteng Premier David Makhura have reached an agreement with representatives of the families and relatives of the victim

A fresh coat of blue paint, a little soap and water, some wax on the floors and a bit of elbow grease to clean classrooms, hallways and bathrooms at the Diepsloot Combined School were all that was needed to create a clean, fresh space for students to learn from.

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has warned consumers against using their cars as security for loans.

The public has until next month to comment on the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Governance and Management Regulations released by Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is investigating the owners of a suspected fraudulent international university on allegations of operating an illegal private institution in central Pretoria.

Pretoria – The Government Employees’ Pension Fund (GEPF) and Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has once again reassured its members and pensioners that their benefits and pensions are not at risk.

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has urged consumers to exercise their consumer rights.

Law enforcement agencies will be deployed to all the identified hotspots that have been affected by violent attacks involving meter taxi and e-hailing operators, particularly in Gauteng.

Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have published the 2017 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (TLAB) and the 2017 Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (TALAB) for public comment.

Learners in Piet Retief in Mpumalanga will today get career guidance on what to study and how to apply for admission to post-school institutions.

Two major taxi ranks in Johannesburg will be cleaned up by the Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Men’s Forum today.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has thanked organisations and individuals for their generous contribution of time and resources to benefit the education sector during this year’s Nelson Mandela International Day.

Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has announced that Pearl Bhengu, who has been serving as the South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) Regional Manager in KwaZulu-Natal since 2012, will be the new interim CEO of the Agency.

Power utility Eskom is not facing financial distress and aims to release R105 billion in government guarantees, it said on Wednesday.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to Prudence Mabele - the humanist, comrade, activist, leader and manager - saying she gave a voice to the voiceless.