South Africa

Deputy President David Mabuza says government is implementing several interventions to ensure that there is investment in the township economy.

The Department of Home Affairs says it has noted reports on unauthorized changes of surnames for married women reflecting last names of their spouses as opposed to their preferred choices.

Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu has called on men to help the country reduce HIV prevalence and hold each other accountable for the sexual assault of young women.

Government officials will for the next two days analyse the challenges and opportunities of being in the United Nations Security Council as they reflect on the country’s first six months in the council.

Cabinet has approved the submission of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Bill of 2019 to Parliament.

Cabinet has welcomed investments into various sectors of the South African economy while also remaining cognisant of growth challenges.

Cabinet has reaffirmed its conviction and commitment to creating a safer and secure environment for communities.

The Deputy Finance Minister will no longer chair the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), Minister Tito Mboweni has announced.

Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu says Cabinet ministers have been directed to study the final report from the Presidential Expert Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture and revert back within two months.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says implementing the interventions announced during the department’s budget vote to turn PRASA around are among several tasks that await newly appointed Director General Alec Moemi.

Deputy President David Mabuza, in his capacity as Leader of Government Business, is today expected to field questions for oral reply in the National Assembly in Cape Town.

The Department of Employment and Labour says it is on the verge of employing 500 occupational health and safety (OHS) inspectors in a move that will bring major change to the workplace.

Parliament’s Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour has welcomed the Department of Trade and Industry’s efforts to expand the economy.

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia de Lille has launched a full-scale investigation into the failure by the department to pay its service providers within 30 days.

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has urged South Africa to discuss vital reforms to rescue the country’s economic growth levels.