South Africa

The South African Post Office (SAPO) says that it is clearing the mail backlog that built up during the recently resolved nationwide industrial action by its employees.

Striving women in modern South Africa should honour the likes of fallen struggle stalwarts Mama Albertina Sisulu and Mama Zondeni Sobukwe who paved the way for their freedom and active economic participation.

The Department of Higher Education and Training is looking at collaborating with the gender-based violence command centre to address the scourge at institutions of higher learning.

Telecommunications and Postal Services Minister, Dr Siyabonga Cwele, has welcomed the study conducted to determine the spectrum requirements for the Wireless Open Access Network (WOAN).

Documenting women’s stories, addressing patriarchy and celebrating women, topped the agenda at an inter-generational dialogue held in honour and celebration of three iconic women - Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke, Albertina Sisulu and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Environmental Affairs Minister, Dr Edna Molewa, has invited South Africans from all walks of life to join global efforts to combat climate change.

Organised agriculture will soon sign a declaration of intent on land reform that will help government to transform the sector, AgriSA said on Thursday.

Cabinet has expressed satisfaction at the milestones reached after the implementation of the Section 100(1) intervention in the North West Government.

The Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services has committed to train one million young people to be data scientists between 2019 and 2030.

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will today meet with the US Embassy to address the tweet from United States President Donald Trump on land expropriation and crime in South Africa.

Cabinet has lent its support to the appointment of Dr Randall Carolissen as the administrator of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

Police Minister Bheki Cele has recommitted members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to prioritise cases that involve the abuse of women and children.

Cabinet has welcomed the news that the SABC will screen English Premiership League games.

Cabinet has appealed to employers across industries, especially mining and media, to avoid job losses and only effect retrenchments as a last resort.

Government says it will continue to implement reforms to increase the growth potential of the economy and improve the credibility of South Africa’s policy decisions.