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Public Works gives IDT a boost

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A transfer of funds from the Department of Public Works (DPW) to the Independent Development Trust (IDT), to help the organisation get back on its feet, has been approved by National Treasury.

R1 billion to be allocated to new SME Fund

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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says R1 billion will be allocated to the newly announced fund for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as government makes a push to empower small businesses, especially those in the townships.

Irregular expenditure concerns AG

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Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu says irregular expenditure has increased by 55% since the previous year to R45.6 billion.

AG flags audit outcomes of SOEs

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Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu says the audit outcomes of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) continues to regress.

Slight improvement in audit outcomes

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Auditor-General Kimi Makwetu says there has been a slight improvement of audit outcomes for national and provincial government departments over the past four years.

Support stroke patients

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Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has urged families and communities to support people suffering from stroke and encouraged patients to adhere to treatment and attend rehabilitation sessions in order to recuperate.

President Zuma to visit Steve Biko Hospital

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President Jacob Zuma is expected to visit the Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Tshwane on Friday to monitor the delivery of healthcare services as part of the Presidential Siyahlola Monitoring Programme.

SA hosts 11th African Commandants conference

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The commandants of the African Armed Forces Command are holding their 11th session in Tshwane to discuss ways to enhance military professionalism in Africa.

DPSA Minister presents quarterly reports in Parly

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Public Service and Administration Minister Faith Muthambi and her department’s team are today presenting the second quarter reports for the 2017/18 financial year to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation.

Incentives for tourism industry to go green

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The Department of Tourism has introduced an incentive programme to encourage privately-owned tourism enterprises to move towards cleaner energy sources and more energy efficient operations.

Cooperation needed to defeat high murder rate

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The increase in the murder rate in South Africa is unacceptable and society must find ways to deal with it head-on, Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police said on Tuesday.