South Africa

A failure to fast track necessary changes to Eskom will continue to dampen growth and investment, Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi has warned.

South Africa has reaffirmed its backing of the multilateral trading system while also expressing concern at global rising levels of poverty and inequality.

South Africa’s formal non-agricultural sector employed about 10 million people between March and June 2019, the Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) has revealed.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has assured the international community that South Africa is dealing with the recent incidents of lawlessness, which saw a number of foreign nationals and South Africans being targets of violent attacks.

The Broad-Based Black Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission will release its findings into the submission of fraudulent B-BBEE certificates to Eskom.

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has invited members of the public to participate in the consultation workshops on the Feeds and Pet Food Bills, and Fertiliser Bill.

Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has reaffirmed his commitment to root out police corruption, which is said to be stifling crime fighting efforts in the province.

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has expressed concern at Sibanye-Stillwater’s announcement that it has started with retrenchment consultations at its Marikana operations.

South Africa has reaffirmed the value of cooperation between the United Nations (UN), and regional organisations to address peace and security challenges including the scourge of terrorism.

Government will hold a march for public servants to recommit themselves and stand firm against gender-based violence (GBV) in the country.

South Africa has been recognised for its move towards universal health coverage for all citizens.

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) African Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) has certified South Africa polio-free.

The City of Ekurhuleni has suspended three officials after a video emerged on social media of an allegedly drunk Metro police officer in full uniform and on duty.

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has intervened in the wage dispute between Amatola Water and its employees which has resulted in employees embarking on an industrial action.

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