South Africa

Government has reiterated its commitment to making it easier for Small, Micro and Medium-Sized Entities (SMMEs) to do business in the country.

The KwaZulu–Natal Department of Transport has welcomed the decision taken by the taxi industry not to participate in a proposed “national shutdown” on Friday.

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has warned the public on job advertisements purporting to be from the agency doing the rounds on popular social media sites.

The sixth United Nations Partnership for Technology in Peacekeeping International Symposium (PTPS) is expected to be held in South Africa later this month.

Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele has reiterated government’s commitment to pay out theR350 Social Relief of Distress Grants (SRD Grant) to beneficiaries.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is investigating the source of the stench over parts of Gauteng in the past two days.

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says it is aware of unsigned messages and posters circulating on various social media platforms calling for a national shutdown.

Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, says strengthening ties with Japan can present increased economic opportunities for South Africa.

Cabinet has welcomed the arrest of several individuals in connection with fraud, money laundering and corruption in the country.

Cabinet has approved that public consultations be undertaken on proposals to restrict the trade of illegally obtained scrap and processed metals.

African Parliaments have been urged to prioritise proportional representation of women and gender mainstreaming in both legislatures and governments.

Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele, says Cabinet is confident the newly appointed members of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Advisory Council will provide government with additional guidance on transformation matters.

Government is prioritising the provision of food, water and shelter for people displaced during the devastating floods in April and May.

Cabinet says while the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing global conflict have had a severe impact on the cost of living worldwide, everyone needs to pull together, help each other and save resource

Cabinet has welcomed the recent positive developments in the country’s interventions aimed at stimulating economic growth, says Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele.