South Africa

Pretoria - Employment increased in the third quarter of 2016 by 288 000 to 15.8 million people being employed, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Tuesday.

Johannesburg – The first national CD4/viral load monitoring dashboard has been launched in South Africa to help doctors and nurses keep a close eye on the health of HIV/Aids patients and reduce fatalities caused by illnesses linked to the epidemic.

Cape Town - Energy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has announced the release of the much anticipated energy master plan that reveals government’s medium to long term plans for electricity provision within the approved energy mix leading up to the year 2050.

Pretoria - The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says it is investigating allegations of misconduct and racism at Wynberg Girls High School.

Pretoria – US musician Dante Smith Bey, popularly known as Mos Def, is set to leave South Africa today after being charged earlier this year for trying to leave the country without proper travel documentation.

Pretoria - With a few days left until the end of tax season 2016, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is calling on the public to avoid a last day rush.

Pretoria – North West Tourism MEC Desbo Mohono has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family of provincial Tourism Board Chairperson David Mogashoa who passed away on Sunday.

Pretoria - Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi has launched a R80 million roads rehabilitation project between Bronkhorstspruit and Ekangala, in the City of Tshwane.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has expressed concern at the levels of alcohol abuse in the country.

Pretoria - The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has extended the Western Cape communities’ deadline for their registration on the provisional list of small-scale fishers.

Pretoria – Road accidents are costing South Africa’s economy R142.95 billion, says Transport Minister Dipuo Peters.

Pretoria - The Portfolio Committee on Labour has welcomed the announcement by the Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa of a proposed R3 500 national minimum wage.

Pretoria - The City of Johannesburg metro police have unveiled a new specialised K9 narcotics unit, set to wage war against drugs in the city.

Pretoria - National Treasury and Telkom have concluded negotiations on the existing contract for fixed-line telecommunication services for national and provincial departments.

Pretoria – About R20 million will be spent on three projects which will address some of Gauteng’s public transport challenges.