South Africa

Communications Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has extended the appointments of the three acting SABC executives as of today.

Government and non-governmental organisations are coming together to strengthen efforts to curb gender-based violence.

More than 9 000 direct jobs are set to be created in South Africa and Swaziland during the construction of the Swaziland Rail Link project.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu has declared the province a disaster area.

The Public Service Commission has proposed that the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) develop a policy framework that will guide departments in implementing arbitration awards and court orders.

President Jacob Zuma has arrived in Lusaka, Zambia, for a state visit that is aimed at deepening and strengthening political, economic and cultural relations.

Government is pulling out all the stops to establish an association of industrial parks that will deliver world class regional centres, says the Department of Trade and Industry (dti).

Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba is leading a senior National Treasury delegation to represent South Africa at the 2017 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group.

South Africa is making steady but significant progress towards making the small business sector a key player in the economy.

Police Minister Fikile Mbalula has condemned an attack of South African Police Service (SAPS) officers, which happened in Vanderbijlpark, south of Gauteng.

Brand South Africa Chairperson Khanyisile Kweyama believes the entity has met its mandate of keeping the country’s reputation and brand intact.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura will declare parts of the province disaster areas following the severe storms and strong winds that hit the province on Monday.

Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande has condemned the violent protests that continue to disrupt the academic programme at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).

The Public Service Commission (PSC) will this morning give a briefing on an investigation into why employers do not implement labour related court orders and the impact thereof.

Eskom’s new interim Group Chief Executive Sean Maritz has asked for space and time to focus on executing his duties as mandated by the power utility’s board with the support of Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown.