South Africa

The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has commenced with the process of amending the Companies Act 2008.

President Jacob Zuma says the South African economy remains stable and favourable for foreign investment making the country open for business.

A team of 20 students, selected by the Department of Higher Education, are set to compete at the upcoming 44th World Skills International (WSI) biennial competition at Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the Square Kilometre Array project, which is a joint effort between South Africa and Australia to build the world’s largest radio telescope, will push the boundaries of technology.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has warned jobs seekers to be wary of a fake job listing advert that is circulating on social media.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s accomplishments in expanding HIV treatment and improving life expectancy is an inspiring story of civil society’s activism and vigilance.

Tourism Minister Tokozile Xasa will lead a South African delegation comprising of public and private sector tourism experts to attend the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference in Kigali, Rwanda.

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the launch of a 32 metre radio telescope in Ghana on Thursday will help improve collaboration between African and European astronomers.

South Africa has pledged R8 million to assist Sierra Leone following deadly mudslides, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said on Wednesday.

She made news when she became the first black female Chartered Accountant in South Africa in 1987. Since then, Nonkululeko Gobodo has become a highly appraised trailblazer and a renowned leader of her generation.

The ongoing implementation of State Owned Enterprises (SOE) reform is one of the measures put in place by government to improve confidence in SOEs, says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Hundreds of community members in Boshof, west of Bloemfontein in the Free State, braved the cold weather this week to attend the broadcasting digital migration information session that was held in the area.

Deputy President Ramaphosa says South African men and women must work together to help the country realise a non-sexist society, in which all can enjoy equal rights and opportunities.

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the launch of the Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory now means Ghana is open for science research.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies is in Mozambique where he will participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial follow up meeting that gets underway today.