South Africa

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has reiterated the need for a National Social Compact plan, which will address the needs and challenges facing the education sector.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Namibia and South Africa will deepen trade and investment ties with a Bi-National Commission (BNC) expected to be held between the countries later this year.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it is investigating 102 law firms, including Sheriffs, which received approximately R340 million in duplicate payments from the Road Accident Fund (RAF).

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Namibia and South Africa must strengthen ties for the greater mutual benefit of the two countries.

Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, believes successful technology transfer and establishment of vaccine manufacturing hubs positively influence national and regional economic development and create health security for people.

The Department of Health says it is concerned about the allegations contained in an article published on Business Day about the unfair awarding of medical products tender.

The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Chairperson, Nonhlanhla Ncube-Ndaba, says the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) can contribute to the fight against drug and alcohol abuse through its youth empowerment and development programmes.

The council for quality assurance in general and further education and training, Umalusi, has called on potential applicants who want to replace their lost Matric certificates to apply directly on the Umalusi website.

Cabinet has been briefed about the current state of the electricity system as well as progress on the Energy Action Plan.

Government is determined to build a local steel sector that is strong, competitive and well positioned for the future, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has expressed deep sadness by the death of three South African journalists.

Inflation in South Africa rose to 7.1% in March, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) revealed on Wednesday.

The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has raised concern over the apparent planning misalignment between the Department of Water and Sanitation's bulk water infrastructure development work and the reticulation work done by municipalities to ensure that communities receive water through the Giyani Bulk Water Project.

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, will host a gala dinner to pay homage to renowned Grammy Award winners within the cultural and creative industry.

eThekwini’s ambition to become Africa’s most liveable city has taken a giant leap forward with the completion of a major sewer reticulation project to benefit a number of wards where residents used pit latrines and septic tanks for sewage disposal.