South Africa

Newly elected mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Babalwa Lobishe, has reassured residents that electricity supply will be restored soon.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Thembi Simelane, is expected to visit the Durban Magistrate’s Court to assess progress in the implementation of the virtual remand detainee system on Friday.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Thursday respond to questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) relating to several critical issues impacting South Africa’s township and rural economies.

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has encouraged young leaders to consider applying for positions on the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Board.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to embark on a visit to KwaZulu-Natal over the next three days.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has convened an inter-ministerial task team in preparation for the District Development Model (DDM) Presidential Imbizo, which is scheduled for this Friday.

The arts and creative industries hold the unique power to build empathy and drive behavioural change, says Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has stressed the importance reigniting efforts to drive human resource development initiatives, so as to urgently tackle the three critical challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality.

The National Treasury has called on all interested parties to participate in the Urban Development Zone (UDZ) tax incentive online survey as part of public consultation, which is key in any policy review process.

With the expected increase in visitors at the South African National Parks (SANParks) facilities during the festive season, the entity has outlined numerous interventions aimed to keep its visitors safe and to prevent the occurrence of environmental crimes.

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, is leading a celebration of 30 years of freedom and democracy in KwaZulu Natal.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to attend the 4th Annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony, this evening, in Cape Town.

The South African Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Republic of Chile on cooperation in the areas of fisheries and aquaculture.

South African companies that have been assisted to participate in the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) have expressed optimism for what is to come out of the gathering.

The Border Management Authority (BMA) and the South African Revenue Services (SARS) will today sign a historic joint action plan with the Kingdom of Eswatini to address challenges faced in the border environment.