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Commission calls on government to rein in contractors

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The Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) says government must exercise stronger oversight by imposing a clear, measurable evaluation framework for consultants and contractors to improve service delivery.

KZN illegal mining operations halted

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The illegal mining operations in KwaMachi, near Harding, have been halted and the mine has been cordoned off following concerns about the safety of the diggers.

Dti participates in AU trade meeting

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South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry (dti) participated in the sixth African Union Ministers of Trade (AMOT) meeting in Senegal, which took place on Sunday.

Child protection knows no borders

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South Africa has reiterated its commitment to care not only for the children of its citizens but also the children from neighbouring countries, who are unaccompanied and without documentation.

Kenya visit bolsters relations

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Deputy President David Mabuza has characterized his working visit to Kenya as having helped cement political and economic ties between the people and governments of the East African country and South Africa.

Condolences to Philippi blaze victims

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says the death of five boys in a blaze at Masiya informal settlement in Philippi, Cape Town, is a tragedy that brings home the dangers faced by thousands of vulnerable South Africans, especially during winter.

Attack on sick, vulnerable unacceptable

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Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, says the attack on the sick and vulnerable is unacceptable, and called for the arrest of perpetrators.

Energy to launch new IPP bid window

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The Department of Energy (DoE) will later this year launch a new bid window as part of its Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme, said Minister Jeff Radebe.

Labour calls on ex-miners to claim their benefits

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The Department of Labour and the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) have launched the long- awaited registration campaign of unclaimed benefits for ex-mineworkers in the Northern Cape, targeting Hartswater in Phokwane Local Municipality.

Piped water makes life easier in Nongoma

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The relief on Anne Myeni's face is tangible that she no longer has to walk long distances to fetch water. For the first time in the 48-year-old's life, she has access to piped water that she can get at the turn of a tap.